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Collaboration off-the-shelf

At Beyond the Deck, we turn ideas into action. 

We’re not here for endless presentations—we’re focused on results that matter.

Our team has helped scale multi-million dollar companies, and we’re ready to bring that experience to your growth journey.

With deep expertise across domains, we offer flexible, cost-efficient solutions to get you where you need to go—faster.

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Dr. Talke Hoppmann-Walton

Design Operations &
Experience Advisor

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CPO & Product Advisor

Francesca Cortesi

Our Expertise, Your Growth

We are here to help you

Turn your team into problem solvers

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so they deliver customer value faster and more consistently.

eliminating the usual roadblocks that slow down collaboration and progress.

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Cut through the chaos of cross-functional teams

by focusing on what really moves the needle—clear strategies, real-time insights, and a no-nonsense approach to scaling.

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Drive sustainable growth

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  • Proven Success & a Range of Experise

    We combine many years of experience in a variety of industries and levels of business maturity.

    We’ve partnered with fast-growing companies, helping them scale efficiently, and worked with international corporations, helping them through culture change in M&A settings.


    We're ready to use this expertise to boost your business.

  • Flexible and Efficient Solutions

    We provide top-tier expertise that adapts to your needs, offering flexibility without compromising on quality or cost-efficiency.

    Work with someone who has been there and done that!

  • Hands on and Strategic Support

    Whether you need us to roll up our sleeves alongside your teams or guide your in-house leaders with strategic insights, we tailor our involvement to deliver maximum impact.

Our services

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    Workshop Planning & Execution

    We help you plan and execute cross-org product workshops with a focus on co-creation.

    These are particularly useful for strengthening collaboration & joint goals.

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    Assesment

    With experience in start-ups, scale-ups and international corporations, we can assess where the gaps are & turn pain points into opportunities.

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    Transformation through pilots

    Change can start small through pilots, prototypes, and early testing - to show results and reduce risk.

    We’ll help your teams get into action mode.

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    Consulting & Interim Leadership

    Supporting your teams with sustaining innovation, customer-centricity & getting into execution.

    We’re there to show your teams how to align user needs and business impact because only together product develop its full potential.

Happy Customers

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    "Talke has kicked off a mindset shift in our team, putting the experience of our employees as a starting point, not an afterthought. Her engaging and easy to follow moderation style and template design has enabled us to embed different ways of working.”

    Kristina Horn, Director People & Culture CDP

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    "Inspired", "Empowered" and "Transformed" are not only the titles of some of Marty Cagan's bestsellers but also the words that best describe how I have felt during the five years I have had the luxury to have Francesca as my manager. Francesca is an exceptional listener who empowers product managers and development teams, providing unwavering support and guidance through challenging situations. Her passion for product management is unmatched, and she bravely makes tough decisions that drive success.

    Henrik Agardh, Product Manager at Hemnet

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    "Talke truly stands out in a global product design organization as a leader in every sense of the word. She has built a solid reputation across continents and organizational groups to do what’s best for the customer and her teams. She brings brilliant strategic thought, a meticulous attention to detail, and a deep sense of empathy to everything she does.”

    Catherine Walker, Head of Content Strategy, the Cigna Group

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    I have had the privilege of working under the leadership of Francesca. I really think she exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding leader. Francesca is an exceptional listener and coach, always taking the time to understand and support her team and coworkers. Her skills as a product leader are unparalleled, and through her leadership, she transfers those skills to the rest of the product org, enabling innovation and excellence. She takes tough decisions when needed and empowers product teams by setting a clear priority to direct focus where it is really needed. Additionally, her dedication to continuous learning and her amazing grit and work ethic have been an inspiration for me. I am truly fortunate to have her as a mentor and leader.

    Noa Åbyhammar Julin, Product Manager, Hemnet

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