Methodology
Seven phases. A gate between each. A fixed fee for every one.
Every phase ends at a gate: nothing moves forward until the deliverable is signed off. You see real progress, and the risk of deploying the wrong solution drops at every step.
Human-led and outcome-based, with AI support used selectively where it improves speed, visibility or decision quality.
01 · Map
Map the Value
Map where value is created, lost, and hidden across the process, benchmarked against comparable operations.
For a process, metric, or initiative that isn't performing the way it should, Step 1 builds a clear map of how value moves through it today, and how that compares to benchmark performance. AI-supported analysis may be used selectively to accelerate pattern recognition and benchmark comparison.
“Our industry does not respect tradition — it respects innovation.” — Satya Nadella
02 · Find
Find the Gap
Quantify the gap between current performance and benchmark, and size the opportunity.
This step turns the value map into a ranked, quantified list of gaps: how big each one is, what it's costing, and how much upside closing it represents. The goal is a shortlist of value leaks worth acting on, not a generic list of findings.
“High output is usually associated with targeted, high-impact fixes rather than sprawling generalities. Measure what matters and track the output.” — Adapted from Andy Grove (High Output Management)
Deliverable
Ranked gap list with quantified opportunity size.
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Fixed fee
€35,000 fixed*
03 · Define
Define the Initiative
Turn the highest-value gap into a scoped initiative with a business case and phased plan.
This step turns the highest-priority gap into a decision-ready business case: what to do, what it will cost, what it will return, and how the initiative should be staged to reduce risk and protect business momentum.
“We want to do things that are profound, that are impactful, and that are deeply useful to the business.” — Jensen Huang
Deliverable
Business case + phased initiative plan.
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Fixed fee
€40,000 fixed*
04 · Build
Build the Plan
Define the target design and implementation plan, topic by topic, with sign-off criteria.
This step turns the approved initiative into a structured implementation plan across the key process and system topics, with clear approval criteria for each one so sponsors can sign off with confidence before delivery begins.
“If you want to build a high-performing execution plan, you have to eliminate confusion and make the priorities crystal clear.” — Adapted from Patrick Lencioni
05 · Test
Test the Solution
Validate the solution against entry and exit criteria before go-live.
This step confirms the solution meets the agreed conditions to enter testing, pass validation, and move toward launch. It gives a clear decision framework for go-live readiness and highlights what must be fixed before implementation can proceed.
“Culture is not something you talk about; it's about how you make hard judgment calls under pressure.” — Satya Nadella
Deliverable
Entry and exit criteria, test results.
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Fixed fee
€25,000 fixed*
06 · Launch
Launch the Change
Execute cutover against a go/no-go readiness checklist.
This step coordinates the technical and business activities required to move into live operation, with a final readiness structure for launch and clear ownership of what must happen before the change goes live.
“We build tools to change how work is done, and we execute with velocity.” — Jensen Huang
Deliverable
Activity list — technical and business — for go-live readiness.
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Fixed fee
€25,000 fixed*
07 · Measure
Measure and Stabilize
Track the KPIs defined in Step 1 against actuals, and stabilize the change.
This step provides live monitoring of the metrics defined in Step 1, so leadership can see whether the initiative is delivering the measurable value the business case promised, and where course correction is needed to stabilize the new way of working.
“Track the indicators that predict future performance, not just historical lagging metrics.” — Adapted from Andy Grove
Deliverable
Live tracking against the metrics defined in Step 1 (Map the Value).
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Fixed fee
€20,000 fixed · extension available on request*
*Excluding VAT and travel expenses if applicable.
Sounding Board
Cross-functional decision support for teams that need fast clarity.
- Cross-functional alignment
- Early issue detection
- Fast trade-offs and decisions
- Clearing blockers before they become project risk
“The fastest organizations solve problems by putting the decision-maker directly in the room with the people doing the work, tackling the single biggest bottleneck of the week—rather than losing months to status decks, committees, and compliance reviews.”
Next step
See where the value sits in your business.
Value Monitor applies this method to your own numbers and measures the result every month.