Shardwell
Consulting practice management, built on ISO 20700.
Agree, deliver, close. Evidence-traced. Privacy by default. Shardwell gives independent consultants and small firms a structured way to run their engagements — from scoping through delivery to close.
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What it does
Shardwell is consulting practice management software built around ISO 20700 — the international standard for management consulting services. Most consultants run their practices on email chains, ad-hoc documents, and manual follow-up. Shardwell replaces that chaos with a structured, evidence-traced workflow that covers every stage of an engagement.
From the initial agreement through to project close and client sign-off — everything is tracked, documented, and delivered in a way that builds trust and demonstrates professionalism.
Features
ISO 20700-aligned engagement workflow
Every engagement follows the international standard — agree, deliver, close — with structured phases that keep you and your client aligned.
Evidence-traced project delivery
Every decision, deliverable, and milestone is recorded. You always have a clear audit trail of what was done and why.
Client-facing deliverables and sign-off
Generate professional outputs your clients can review, comment on, and formally sign off — all within the platform.
Built for independent consultants and small firms
No enterprise bloat. Shardwell is designed for the way independent consultants and boutique firms actually work.
Privacy by default
No unnecessary data collection. Client data stays yours. Privacy isn't a setting — it's the default.
3-day free trial, no card required
Try the full product before committing. No credit card needed to get started.
Who it's for
Independent consultants
Solo practitioners who want a professional, structured way to manage their engagements and impress clients.
Boutique consulting firms
Small teams who need consistent delivery standards and evidence-based project management across all their work.
Consultants pursuing ISO 20700
Practitioners who want to demonstrate adherence to the international standard for management consulting services.
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Shardwell is a 1lab product — built on the same principle as everything else we make: get the business thinking right first. The ISO 20700 standard isn't a box-tick. It's the framework that makes consulting practices more credible, more repeatable, and more professional.
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What is ISO 20700?
ISO 20700 is the international standard for management consulting services. It defines best practice for how consulting engagements should be scoped, delivered, and closed — with a focus on transparency, professionalism, and client trust. Shardwell is built around this standard.
Is Shardwell suitable for one-person consultancies?
Yes — in fact it's designed with solo practitioners in mind. You get the structure of an enterprise-grade engagement workflow without the complexity or cost of enterprise software.
What happens after the 3-day trial?
After your trial, you'll be invited to choose a plan. There's no commitment required during the trial — and no credit card needed to start.
How is Shardwell different from a CRM?
CRMs are built for sales pipelines. Shardwell is built for consulting delivery — for what happens after you win the work. It's structured around engagement phases, evidence, and client sign-off, not leads and contacts.
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