Phase 01 · Discover
Most AI projects fail because they solve technical problems nobody asked for
We audit your operations first, identify where AI delivers measurable impact, and only build what moves the business forward. Without this foundation, you're building on quicksand. The Discover phase is what puts every dollar you invest against a real problem with a measurable result.
What we do
Discover
The work that makes this phase deliver.
Executive Alignment Sessions
We start at the top. We meet with leadership to understand strategic goals, budget constraints, and success metrics. That is how an AI initiative gets buy-in from day one and stays pointed at what the business is trying to do.
Employee & Stakeholder Interviews
The people doing the work know where the problems are. We conduct in-depth interviews with employees across departments to understand daily workflows, pain points, and manual processes that drain time and resources. This is where we find the real opportunities.
Process Mapping & Analysis
We document how work happens today, not how it's supposed to happen, and that surfaces the inefficiencies and manual bottlenecks worth automating.
Opportunity Prioritization Mapping
Not all opportunities are created equal. We prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with business goals. You get a clear roadmap that focuses on what moves the needle, not just what's technically possible.
Deliverable: AI Readiness & Opportunity Report
- Executive summary of findings and strategic recommendations
- Detailed process maps highlighting inefficiencies and opportunities
- Prioritized list of AI initiatives with estimated ROI and timeline
- Implementation roadmap with clear next steps
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
What you get
Handed over at the end of Discover
Discover is a fixed-fee phase with a defined end. You can stop here with everything below and no obligation to build.
- 01AI Readiness and Opportunity Report, covering findings and recommendations
- 02Process maps for each workflow examined, as it runs today
- 03A prioritised initiative list with an ROI model and assumptions for each
- 04An implementation roadmap with sequencing and dependencies
- 05A risk assessment covering data, integration and adoption risk
- 06A written recommendation, including 'not yet' if that is the honest answer