Build an Organization That Moves with Clarity and Cadence
Lateral Solutions equips growing organizations with the operational systems, decision architecture, and execution rhythms that create predictable progress. We help leaders strengthen their internal structure so their teams can work with confidence, alignment, and steady momentum.
Our Services
Every organization benefits from seeing its operations clearly. Through structured assessments and curiosity-driven analysis, we identify where work is slowing down, where decision pathways need refinement, and what systems will elevate your ability to grow. Leaders gain insight that guides the next phase of operational development.
Growth becomes easier when systems support the work. We build scalable workflows, define decision rights, improve handoffs, and establish an execution cadence your team can trust. Our goal is to create a stable operational foundation that supports long-term growth and reduces everyday strain.
When teams need guidance through operational change, Lateral Solutions steps in with hands-on leadership and strategic partnership. We help organizations implement new systems, strengthen alignment, and develop habits that create steady performance.
About
Lateral Solutions was founded to help organizations grow through operational clarity, curiosity, and disciplined structure. What began with Jon Bassford building internal operations for early-stage organizations has grown into a full network of operators who support nonprofits, startups, associations, service firms, and mission-driven organizations across industries. Our focus is simple: build systems people trust so organizations can scale with confidence.
“The best way to predict the future is to design it.” – With this ethos guiding us, we partner with you to build a future of lasting success.
Speaking
Jon offers both small-group and company-wide speaking engagements to established businesses, startups, C-Suites, organizations, and associations that focus on operational clarity, sustainable growth, and the power of curiosity in decision-making. His talks help professionals understand how systems create momentum, strengthen culture, and support healthier, more effective teams.
