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The idea or requirement is not yet sufficiently scoped to commit to a full project.
Service 1 · Proof of concept / Validation prototype
Decide before committing
Turn an intuition, an unclear requirement or a business opportunity into a working demonstrator to inform decisions, reduce risk and clarify next steps.
This service is relevant if:
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Decision-makers need feasibility evidence before committing more budget or resources.
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Business requirements remain incomplete, changing or insufficiently formalised for execution.
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You need to test key assumptions before committing to a larger initiative.
Typical situations
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Validate a new offering or digital capability before committing
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Test interoperability between systems, partners or third-party APIs
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Prototype a data, analytics or automation capability
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Scope a complex business requirement with a decision-support deliverable
What you receive
Working demonstrator
A real, testable prototype to validate fundamental assumptions.
Scoping documentation
Clear requirements, defined scope and validated assumptions to decide next steps.
Recommended architecture
Target diagram, reasoned technology choices and identified key risks.
Scale-up plan
Roadmap, priority workstreams and indicative effort for production implementation.
Included
- Business scoping and assumption validation
- Prototype design and development
- Functional and technical validation tests
- Complete documentation (business, technical and recommendations)
- Stakeholder presentation
Not included
- Development of the production version
- Production infrastructure management
- End-user training
- Post-delivery support beyond the presentation
Business benefits
An informed decision
Decide using tangible evidence before committing more budget or resources.
Speed
A usable deliverable in 2 to 4 weeks, depending on complexity.
A solid foundation
Clear scope, target architecture and a roadmap for the next phase.
Who is this service for?
CIOs and IT leaders seeking to validate technical feasibility
Business leaders with a digital requirement to scope
Product leaders testing a new feature
Executive committees seeking evidence before investment
How the assignment works
2 to 4 weeks, depending on complexity
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Initial scoping
2 daysWorkshop to understand requirements, assumptions and constraints.
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Design & development
1 to 3 weeksDemonstrator prototyping with regular progress discussions.
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Testing & documentation
2 to 3 daysFunctional and technical validation, scoping documentation and recommendations.
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Presentation & recommendations
1 dayStakeholder presentation, decisions and a proposed roadmap for next steps.
A proven approach
More than 10 years’ experience scoping, managing and structuring complex IT initiatives at the intersection of business, technology and governance.
- More than 10 years’ experience in IT and transformation
- A structured approach focused on decisions and execution
- Clear communication across business, product and technology
Let’s discuss your situation
Let’s scope the requirement, identify the right level of evidence and decide next steps.