Mobility Operating Diagnostic
Assess policy, suppliers, workflows, controls, data, cost, and experience—then convert findings into a prioritized roadmap.
Independent global mobility advisory
Modern mobility programs. Measurable outcomes.
I help medium and large organizations turn fragmented mobility programs into compliant, scalable, employee-centered operating models—with sharper policy, stronger suppliers, cleaner workflows, better data, and responsible use of AI.
The operating problem
When mobility gets fragmented, cost, compliance, and confidence all suffer.
Most organizations do not need another generic recommendation deck. They need a practical operating model that aligns policy, suppliers, systems, controls, and the employee journey.
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Outdated policy and rising exceptions
Benefits no longer reflect business needs, talent segments, or cost realities.
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Inconsistent supplier performance
Service varies by region, account, or individual without clear root-cause ownership.
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Disconnected workflows and data
HRIS, payroll, tax, immigration, and relocation systems do not create a reliable source of truth.
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Limited executive visibility
Leaders cannot confidently explain spend, risk, service health, or return on mobility investment.
Advisory services
Focused support for the priorities mobility teams cannot leave unresolved.
Engagements can begin with a diagnostic, a defined project, or fractional leadership—then scale only when the business case is clear.
Policy Modernization
Modernize tiers, eligibility, benefits, exceptions, documentation, and governance for consistency and scalability.
Supplier RFP & Strategy
Design and manage RFI/RFP processes, score suppliers, negotiate value, and establish performance accountability.
Workflow & HRIS Integration
Map end-to-end mobility workflows and improve the flow of data across HRIS, payroll, vendors, and reporting.
Service Recovery
Diagnose underperforming regions or suppliers, identify root causes, and build a focused turnaround plan.
Responsible AI Enablement
Identify useful AI opportunities while protecting employee data, decision quality, human oversight, and auditability.
A disciplined approach
Diagnose clearly. Design practically. Deliver visibly. Govern continuously.
Diagnose
Understand the current state, stakeholder needs, root causes, risks, and available data.
Design
Build the policy, workflow, supplier, technology, or governance solution around real constraints.
Deliver
Translate recommendations into owners, milestones, decisions, communications, and measurable progress.
Govern
Establish reporting, decision rights, controls, and feedback loops that keep the program healthy.
What makes the model different
I am not selling moves. I am improving the system that governs moves.
That means independent advice across policy, suppliers, systems, service delivery, cost, compliance, and employee experience—with an operator’s understanding of what can actually be implemented.
“The best mobility programs make complex cross-border decisions feel clear, controlled, and human.”Christopher Lagerman, Founder & Principal Advisor
Insights for mobility leaders
Direct answers to the questions shaping modern mobility programs.
Questions to ask when selecting a global mobility provider
A practical framework covering operating model, service, technology, implementation, governance, pricing, and risk.
Read the guide →How to modernize a global mobility policy
Start with business and talent objectives, then redesign tiers, governance, exceptions, data, and communications.
Read the guide →Where responsible AI can improve mobility
Use AI to reduce friction and surface risk without giving up privacy, human judgment, or accountability.
Read the guide →Frequently asked
Global mobility advisory, explained.
When should a company modernize its global mobility policy?
Review the policy when exceptions are rising, business models have changed, benefits are inconsistent, costs are difficult to explain, or the policy no longer supports current talent and workforce strategy.
What should a global mobility RFP evaluate?
Evaluate operating model, service quality, geographic capability, technology, data, compliance controls, implementation, pricing, governance, employee experience, and the supplier’s ability to improve over time.
Where can responsible AI improve global mobility?
Responsible AI can support policy guidance, cost estimates, case summarization, exception detection, workflow routing, reporting, and early risk identification when privacy, data controls, human review, and accountability are built in.
What is a mobility operating diagnostic?
It is a structured review of policy, workflows, suppliers, data, governance, compliance, cost, and employee experience that identifies root causes and produces a practical, prioritized improvement roadmap.