Three engagements, each shaped for a specific moment
Riverlith does not offer a general consulting service. Each engagement is scoped to a particular need — and priced to match that scope.
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Every Riverlith engagement begins with a short fit assessment — typically a 30-minute call after an initial written exchange. This establishes whether the engagement type matches what the team actually needs, and whether the timing is right to begin.
Once an engagement starts, the scope does not change unless a new agreement is made. This gives the team certainty about what will be produced and when, and allows Riverlith to work without interruptions from scope adjustments mid-engagement.
Written outputs are drafted progressively — not in a final burst at the end of the engagement. Teams typically receive an interim draft to review and comment on before the final version is produced. This reduces the chance of the final document being a surprise.
All documents are produced in a format that does not require specialist software to read or edit. The team is expected to own and adapt the document after the engagement closes.
Product Discovery Sprint
Duration: 2 weeks · S$190
A two-week sprint designed to help a small product team frame a new initiative before they begin building. The sprint is structured around the gap between what a team says it is building and the assumptions it is actually making — a gap that is easy to miss when the team is close to the work.
The output is a written document in two parts: a summary of the assumptions the team is currently making (prioritised by risk), and a short discovery plan the team can carry out themselves over the following month without further support from Riverlith.
What is included
- Kick-off call to scope the initiative
- Structured stakeholder interviews (3–5 people)
- Written assumption summary, prioritised by risk
- One-month discovery plan for the team
- Interim draft for team review before finalisation
Process steps
Kick-off call — understand the initiative and identify stakeholders
Stakeholder interviews — structured conversations, notes shared with lead
Assumption mapping — synthesis into a prioritised written summary
Discovery plan — a month-long plan the team can execute independently
Final document — delivered after team review of interim draft
This engagement suits you if…
- Your team has a new initiative to explore but has not yet started building
- You want an external view on what you are assuming before committing
- The team is small enough to make use of a focused, written plan
Product Roadmap Review
Duration: 3 weeks · S$610
A three-week review of an existing product roadmap, examining the balance between known commitments, opportunistic items, and longer-bet investments. Most roadmaps accumulate without much deliberate review of how they are balanced — this engagement provides that review from an external standpoint.
The output includes a written assessment of the current roadmap, two or three alternative sequencing options for the team to consider, and a short note identifying where the roadmap is currently thinner in reasoning than its apparent confidence suggests.
What is included
- Review of current roadmap in its existing format
- Balance analysis across commitment types
- Written assessment with alternative sequencing options
- Clarity gap note — where reasoning is weakest
- Interim draft for team review
Process steps
Kick-off — receive current roadmap and context from the team
Balance analysis — categorise items and assess distribution
Sequencing alternatives — produce two to three alternative orders
Clarity assessment — identify where reasoning in the roadmap is thin
Final document — delivered after team review of interim draft
This engagement suits you if…
- Your roadmap exists but has not been critically reviewed in some time
- You are approaching a planning cycle and want a clearer view of the current state
- You suspect the roadmap is weighted too heavily in one direction but are not sure
Product Lead Sounding-Board
Monthly arrangement · S$890 / month
A monthly arrangement for product leads who want regular, private outside reflection time. The arrangement is designed for leads who need a space to think out loud about their work — someone who can ask useful questions and return structured notes — without involving their own organisation.
Includes two one-hour calls per month, written notes after each call, and discreet review of documents the lead chooses to share ahead of each session. The arrangement continues month to month and can be paused or closed with one month's notice.
What is included each month
- Two one-hour calls per month
- Written notes after each call
- Discreet review of documents shared before the call
- Agenda set by the lead — no fixed format
- Monthly continuation, pausable with one month's notice
How a typical month works
Lead shares any documents or notes ahead of the first call
First call — the lead sets the topics; Riverlith listens and asks questions
Notes sent within two working days
Second call — typically two weeks after the first
Notes sent — and the cycle continues the following month
This engagement suits you if…
- You are a product lead who does not have a reliable outside sounding board
- You want structured notes from reflective conversations, not just the call itself
- Confidentiality is important — you need someone outside the organisation
How to decide which engagement fits
| Discovery Sprint | Roadmap Review | Sounding-Board | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | Monthly, ongoing |
| Price (SGD) | S$190 | S$610 | S$890 / month |
| Written output | (notes per call) | ||
| Involves your team | Yes — interviews | Minimal | Lead only |
| Best start condition | Pre-build initiation | Existing roadmap | Ongoing need |
| Commitment | Single engagement | Single engagement | Monthly, 1-month notice |
What stays consistent
Confidentiality
Client information is not referenced in any external communication. Documents shared are not retained after engagement close.
Written deliverables
All engagements produce a written document. Interim drafts are shared before final versions, so the output is not a surprise.
Direct consultant access
No handoffs. The same person who takes your initial call produces the final document and joins every call.
Independence
Riverlith holds no equity, referral, or supplier relationships that could influence the output of any engagement.
PDPA alignment
Personal data collected in connection with engagements is handled in line with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act.
Team independence at close
Each engagement ends with the team able to proceed without Riverlith. Creating dependency is not a goal of any engagement.
Flat, published prices in Singapore dollars
01 / Discovery Sprint
S$190
per engagement
- 2-week duration
- Stakeholder interviews included
- Assumption summary + discovery plan
02 / Roadmap Review
S$610
per engagement
- 3-week duration
- Balance analysis + sequencing options
- Clarity gap assessment
03 / Sounding-Board
S$890
per month
- Two 1-hour calls per month
- Written notes after each call
- Document review before calls
Not sure which engagement is right?
Describe your situation in a few lines and Riverlith will suggest the most appropriate engagement — or let you know if none of them are the right fit.
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