The AI Business Strategy Blueprint
6-week AI business strategy and roadmap that quantifies value and de-risks investment
Design
Crafting Your Data & AI Strategy
Transform your AI ambitions into actionable strategies through collaborative engagement and rigorous analysis. We ensure every step is transparent, effective, and aligned with your business objectives.
4 Strategy products
6 Week engagements
100% Business aligned
Your Journey
Your transformation journey
The Design phase establishes strategic foundations. See how it connects to Build and Manage.
Current Phase
Design
Vision & Strategy
Strategic blueprints that align AI to business value.
View all Design products The Challenge
Most AI Initiatives Fail Before They Start
Without proper strategy and validation, organisations waste time and money on AI projects that never deliver value.
0%
of AI projects fail to deliver business value
Often due to misaligned expectations or poor planning
Source: Gartner, 2023
0%
of AI pilots never make it to production
Technical feasibility without business alignment
Source: VentureBeat, 2023
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wasted on misguided AI initiatives
Time and resources that could be better spent
Source: McKinsey, 2023
Design Products
Strategic AI Planning Solutions
Our Design phase products transform AI ambitions into actionable strategies with clear roadmaps, validated business cases, and comprehensive technical blueprints.
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The Microsoft Fabric Success Validator
A rapid boutique consultancy service designed to establish a secure, optimised, and governance-ready Microsoft Fabric environment
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The AI Solution Business Process Design
AI Solution Design Sprint. A structured engagement designed to rapidly move from an ambiguous business problem to a validated, implementable AI solution architecture and future-state process design
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The Scalable Architecture Blueprint
Reference architectures for scalable, secure Fabric and Azure AI implementations
What You Get
Comprehensive Strategy Deliverables
Every Design engagement produces tangible, actionable outputs that guide your AI transformation journey.
Strategy
AI Business Fit Assessment
Strategic roadmap with investment framework, ROI projections, talent planning, and ethical AI guidelines.
Requirements
Business Requirements Document
Detailed functional and non-functional specifications, current/future estate mapping, and API definitions.
Process
Process Re-architecture Plan
Optimised workflows integrating AI capabilities, tool selection, and stakeholder communication strategy.
Architecture
Technical Blueprint
Comprehensive architecture diagrams, IaC templates, security policies, and DevOps configuration.
Why Choose Us
Strategic Benefits of the Design Phase
Clear, data-driven AI strategy aligned to business outcomes
Eliminate ambiguity with comprehensive planning backed by proven methodologiesComplete visibility of your AI readiness and capabilities
Deep understanding of current state and what needs strengthening for successAligned leadership and stakeholder confidence
Executive alignment and buy-in through clear communication and compelling business casesPrioritised AI initiatives ready for execution
Clear roadmaps with success metrics showing which projects deliver most value6 Weeks to Strategic Clarity
Our proven methodology takes you from initial discovery to a boardroom-ready AI strategy with clear implementation roadmap.
Week 1
Discovery & Alignment
Stakeholder interviews and workshops
Week 2-3
Analysis & Opportunity Mapping
AI opportunity identification
Week 4
Prioritisation & Planning
Initiative prioritisation
Week 5-6
Strategy & Roadmap Delivery
Strategy document finalisation
The Value
Transform Your AI Approach
The strategic value and competitive advantages you gain through the Design phase, empowering your organisation for successful AI transformation.
Clear, Data-Driven AI Strategy
Eliminate ambiguity with a comprehensive strategy backed by data, insights, and proven methodologies aligned to business outcomes.
Complete Visibility of AI Readiness
Gain deep understanding of your current capabilities, identifying exactly where you stand and what needs strengthening.
Aligned Leadership & Stakeholder Confidence
Ensure executive alignment and secure buy-in across all levels through clear communication and compelling business cases.
Unified Strategy Across Stakeholders
Achieve seamless alignment between business goals, technical requirements, and AI capabilities across your organisation.
Prioritised AI Initiatives Ready for Execution
Move forward with confidence knowing which projects deliver the most value, with clear roadmaps and success metrics.
Actionable Roadmap for Implementation
Clear, step-by-step guidance that removes guesswork and ensures every team member knows their role in the transformation.
Reduced AI Pilot Fatigue & Failure Risk
Avoid common pitfalls and false starts with evidence-based planning, strategic prioritisation, and proven frameworks.
Efficient Framework for Sustainable AI Deployment
Establish robust operational structures that support not just initial deployment, but long-term scaling and evolution.
Start Your Journey
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Start Your Journey
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