Methodology

Our 7-step methodology for turning operational gaps into measurable value.

Every business case follows the same repeatable structure — map the value, find the gap, prioritize the initiative, build and test the plan, launch the change, then measure the result against the baseline.

Human-led and outcome-based, with AI support used selectively where it improves speed, visibility, or decision quality.

01
Map the Value
“Our industry does not respect tradition — it respects innovation.” — Satya Nadella
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.
Deliverable
Value map vs. benchmarks vs. relevant target models vs. business target.
€20,000 fixed*
02
Find the Gap
“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)
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.
Deliverable
Ranked gap list with quantified opportunity size.
€35,000 fixed*
03
Define the Initiative
“We want to do things that are profound, that are impactful, and that are deeply useful to the business.” — Jensen Huang
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.
Deliverable
Business case + phased initiative plan.
€40,000 fixed*
04
Build the Plan
“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
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.
Deliverable
Implementation plan per topic, with specific deliverables and approval process.
€20,000 fixed*
05
Test the Solution
“Culture is not something you talk about; it's about how you make hard judgment calls under pressure.” — Satya Nadella
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.
Deliverable
Entry and exit criteria, test results.
€25,000 fixed*
06
Launch the Change
“We build tools to change how work is done, and we execute with velocity.” — Jensen Huang
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.
Deliverable
Activity list — technical and business — for go-live readiness.
€25,000 fixed*
07
Measure and Stabilize
“Track the indicators that predict future performance, not just historical lagging metrics.” — Adapted from Andy Grove
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.
Deliverable
Live tracking against the metrics defined in Step 1 (Map the Value).
€20,000 fixed · extendable month to month*

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.”

— Reflecting the high-velocity operational cadence popularized by modern tech leaders and noted venture investors.

Formats

Continuous Participation →

Ongoing advisory retainer for issue detection, alignment, and fast decisions.

Human-led decision support, with AI-assisted issue detection where useful.

Standalone Project Triage →

Focused intervention for a blocked program, decision, or escalation point.

Map the Value

“Our industry does not respect tradition — it respects innovation.” — Satya Nadella

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.

Deliverable

Value map vs. benchmarks vs. relevant target models vs. business target.

€20,000 fixed*

Find the Gap

“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)

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.

Deliverable

Ranked gap list with quantified opportunity size.

€35,000 fixed*

Define the Initiative

“We want to do things that are profound, that are impactful, and that are deeply useful to the business.” — Jensen Huang

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.

Deliverable

Business case + phased initiative plan.

€40,000 fixed*

Build the Plan

“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

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.

Deliverable

Implementation plan per topic, with specific deliverables and approval process.

€20,000 fixed*

Test the Solution

“Culture is not something you talk about; it's about how you make hard judgment calls under pressure.” — Satya Nadella

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.

Deliverable

Entry and exit criteria, test results.

€25,000 fixed*

Launch the Change

“We build tools to change how work is done, and we execute with velocity.” — Jensen Huang

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.

Deliverable

Activity list — technical and business — for go-live readiness.

€25,000 fixed*

Measure and Stabilize

“Track the indicators that predict future performance, not just historical lagging metrics.” — Adapted from Andy Grove

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.

Deliverable

Live tracking against the metrics defined in Step 1 (Map the Value).

€20,000 fixed · extendable month to month*

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.

— Reflecting the high-velocity operational cadence popularized by modern tech leaders and noted venture investors.

Formats

Continuous Participation →

Ongoing advisory retainer for issue detection, alignment, and fast decisions.

Human-led decision support, with AI-assisted issue detection where useful.

Standalone Project Triage →

Focused intervention for a blocked program, decision, or escalation point.

*Excluding VAT and travel expenses if applicable.

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