Designed for every stage
of your AI journey

Whether you’re exploring, building, or scaling, our engagement models are built to meet you where you are and move you forward with clarity and speed.

Built to adapt and advance

Work rarely follows a straight line. Priorities shift. New information changes direction. 

The Lantern Way is designed for that reality to help you move forward through learning, adaptable execution, and a clear focus on business outcomes. 

Our engagement models

Most customers don’t choose a model based on size or industry. The right fit depends on how clear your needs are today and how much ownership you want Lantern to take on.
 

Many customers move between models over time as their needs change. The Lantern Way is designed to support that flexibility.

Lantern Squads Model

A dedicated team that adapts as priorities evolve

This model fits customers who want flexibility, momentum, and a team focused on outcomes rather than tasks.

We co-own the progress, adapt as we learn, and focus on results, not just tasks.
 
Lantern Squads provide a stable, cross-functional team that works with you towards accomplishing your business goals and outcomes. Instead of locking in a detailed scope upfront, work is prioritized as you go. We help shape solutions, manage the work, and regularly review progress so effort stays focused on what matters most.

What is the value to my business?

Faster time‑to‑value

Continuous prioritization keeps effort focused on what matters most right now.

Reduced cost of rework

Learning is incorporated as work progresses, not surfaced late through change requests.

Better alignment between spend and outcomes

Investment stays tied to progress, not outdated assumptions.

Momentum with accountability

A stable team builds context and delivers steady, visible progress.

Lantern Led Model

A defined solution, delivered end-to-end

This model fits customers who want a clear commitment and a defined result delivered with minimal internal lift.

We own delivery and are accountable for outcomes.
 
Lantern Led is used when you want Lantern to take full responsibility for delivering a defined piece of work. We agree upon the solution, scope, timeline, and cost upfront and then Lantern plans and delivers the work, manages risk, and keeps you informed through regular check-ins and governance.  

What is the value to my business?

Certainty from the start

Clear scope, cost, and timeline make planning and investment decisions easier.

Reduced internal load

Lantern manages delivery so your team can stay focused on the business.

Single point of accountability

One partner is responsible for outcomes, coordination, and execution.

Lower delivery risk

Governance and structure reduce surprises during execution.

Lantern Talent Model

Extra expertise, embedded with your team

This model fits customers who want help doing the work, not help deciding what the work should be.

You lead the work. Lantern provides the expertise.

 
Lantern Talent give you access to specific skill or expertise when you need them. You remain in charge of what gets done and how work is prioritized and our consultants work as part of your team, helping you move faster, fill skill gaps, or bring in expertise for a defined need.

What is the value to my business?

Lantern Talent creates value by helping organizations move faster without changing how they operate.

Speed without long‑term commitment

Access the skills you need now without the time and cost of hiring.

Lower execution risk

Bring in experienced practitioners who have done this work before.

Control stays with you

You retain ownership of priorities, decisions, and direction.

Flexibility as needs change

Scale capacity up or down as work ebbs and flows.

What sets us apart

Built for uncertainty

Designed for work where requirements evolve

Outcome focused

Success measured by business results

Business-minded teams

Technologists who understand value creation

Designed for momentum

Continuous progress, even as priorities change

Move forward with confidence