Lars Barkman
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Independent consultant · Solopreneur

Hi, I'm Lars Barkman.

I help mid-to-large enterprises that feel stuck in their ways modernize both their digital solutions and how their teams work — and help smaller, growing companies get things right from the start.

My work sits at the intersection of business, technology, and execution. I support leaders and teams in shaping solutions that are technically sound, aligned with business goals, and grounded in real-world constraints.

As an independent consultant and solopreneur, I bring a hands-on, end-to-end perspective. Depending on what you need, I can lead a piece of work end-to-end, work alongside your team while training them as we go, or focus purely on building your people's capability — consulting, training, or a blend of both.

The result: digital solutions that are easier to understand, deliver, and operate — and better aligned with the business they serve.
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Blog

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Sharing insights on topics ranging from tactical implementations to strategic perspectives.

  • Jan 1, 2026aerobic-conditioning
    Weekly Aerobic Base Training with Integrated Strength and Mobility
    A sustainable weekly training program built on aerobic conditioning through rucking (6 days/week), with bodyweight strength work (3 days/week) and daily mobility. Inspired by Swedish Armed Forces BRAK programs, designed for long-term functional fitness around a full-time work schedule.
  • Aug 17, 2025team-topologies
    One Mode and Five Types Is All That You Need
    After working with various organizational models—from matrix structures to Team Topologies—I've discovered a pattern that emerges when organizations successfully implement team-based frameworks: they converge on X-as-a-Service as their primary interaction mode and evolve toward five distinct service types. This approach reduces coordination overhead, creates clear team boundaries, and enables genuine autonomy while maintaining system coherence. The fifth service type—Stewardship Services—treats enterprise design itself as a consumable service, filling a critical gap that becomes apparent at scale.
  • Aug 12, 2025engineering-leadership
    Making Daily Check-ins Meaningful: A Flow-Focused Approach
    Learn a practical 15-minute flow-focused approach to daily check-ins that builds systems thinking, improves team coordination, and drives predictable delivery through strategic work prioritization.

Services

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Consulting and training to help organizations design, build, and operate digital solutions.

  • Consulting
    IT Solution Design
    I design IT solutions and architectures that solve real business problems—evaluating options independently, designing the solution, and staying hands-on through implementation. Focusing on practical designs your team can actually build and maintain, not strategy decks.
  • Consulting
    IT Operating Model Design
    I design operating models for IT and engineering organizations—clarifying how technology work gets planned, decided, and delivered so strategy actually turns into shipped software. Focusing on decision rights, team structure, and delivery flow rather than generic organizational frameworks.
  • Consulting
    Engineering Leadership Coaching
    I help engineering organizations bridge the gap between individual talent and team performance through coaching and advisory support for technical leaders. Focusing on intentional systems and practices that enable technical teams to deliver consistently while building internal capability and sustainable engagement.

Ventures

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Showcasing the strategic initiatives and projects I'm actively involved in.

  • Digital Solution Lifecycle Model
    We're developing an opinionated, open-source model for designing, developing, and operating digital solutions—defining the classifications, processes, and security measures that scale to the risk and criticality of what's being built, so every solution gets the rigor it actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all process.
  • Digital Solution Lifecycle Tooling
    We're developing tooling that makes our Digital Solution Lifecycle Model practical to run day-to-day—from small, standalone tools that solve one part of the model at a time, to a complete platform that connects classification, design, development, and operations into a single source of truth.
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