Know Where You're Trapped Before You Transform
Value-First Scoping combines strategic methodology with AI-assisted analysis and technical validation to create actionable transformation roadmaps you can actually implement.
Not abstract recommendations. Not technical audits missing strategy. Both—in 1-4 weeks.
Every Organization Asks the Same Questions
Organizations face mounting friction as industrial-age approaches fight against digital-era reality. Everyone knows something needs to change. Few know where to start or how to separate symptoms from root causes.
Abstract Strategy Consulting
Beautiful presentations with frameworks that look impressive in boardrooms but provide no practical implementation pathway.
"This makes sense, but now what?"
Technical Audits Without Strategy
Comprehensive analysis of your current systems with recommendations that optimize within broken frameworks.
"Here's how to do the wrong thing more efficiently."
AI Solutions Sold as Magic
Vendors promising transformation through their specific tools, requiring you to reverse-engineer strategy from their product capabilities.
"We automated dysfunction."
DIY Transformation Attempts
Well-intentioned internal teams lacking external perspective, trying to transform using the same thinking that created current challenges.
"We're stuck in our own assumptions."
The Real Questions You Need Answered
- ❓ Where do we start with AI-era transformation without guessing wrong?
- ❓ What's causing friction vs. what's just annoying but manageable?
- ❓ Which problems matter most for competitive advantage vs. operational preference?
- ❓ Can we actually implement recommendations given our constraints?
- ❓ What's the realistic investment in time, money, and organizational bandwidth?
The risk isn't taking time to get this right. The risk is moving forward without clarity.
Strategic Methodology + AI Analysis + Technical Validation
We built scoping natively for the AI era—combining human insight with AI pattern recognition and technical feasibility validation to create roadmaps that work in real organizational contexts.
Strategic Methodology
Chris Carolan leads multi-stakeholder discovery sessions, applying Value-First Framework to reveal trapped patterns and transformation pathways.
- → Live discovery sessions
- → Value-First Framework application
- → Cultural readiness assessment
AI-Assisted Analysis
AI synthesis identifying connections and opportunities human analysis alone would miss. Not replacing insight—amplifying it.
- → Pattern recognition across conversations
- → Market context integration
- → Scenario modeling
Technical Validation
Ryan Ginsberg provides honest evaluation of what's actually possible given your systems, data, and timeline expectations.
- → Feasibility assessment
- → Architecture planning
- → AI orchestration opportunities
Why This Combination Works: Strategy without technical validation = shelf-ware. Technical analysis without strategic context = optimizing broken systems. Human insight without AI assistance = missing patterns.
Strategic clarity + AI-enhanced insight + technical feasibility = transformation roadmaps you can actually implement.
Three Service Tiers
Choose the depth of engagement that matches your readiness and requirements
Organizational Assessment
Strategic direction without major commitment
PERFECT FOR:
- ✓ Early transformation exploration
- ✓ Building case for investment
- ✓ Validating AI-native transformation makes sense
Comprehensive Scoping
Full assessment with technical validation
Everything in Tier 1 PLUS:
PERFECT FOR:
- ✓ Serious AI-native transformation planning
- ✓ Complex technical environments
- ✓ Platform consolidation evaluation
Implementation Planning
Complete execution framework ready for action
Everything in Tier 2 PLUS:
PERFECT FOR:
- ✓ Committed comprehensive transformation
- ✓ Board/investor approval requirements
- ✓ Complex platform migrations
Not sure which tier is right for you?
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Discovery & Pattern Recognition
Chris leads 3-10 live sessions with your key stakeholders, asking questions that reveal assumptions you didn't know you were making. AI analysis between sessions identifies patterns, contradictions, and opportunities.
What's Different: Not confirming what you already believe—discovering what you haven't yet seen.
Analysis & Pathway Development
Systematic identification of trapped patterns vs. transformation pathways. Value Path staging reveals where your approaches align or conflict with natural progression. Ryan validates technical feasibility for Tier 2 & 3.
What's Different: Strategic clarity that's actually implementable, not abstract theory.
Roadmap Creation & Deliverables
Clear progression from current trapped state to transformed outcomes. Phase-based approach respecting organizational capacity, with quick wins, investment frameworks, and success measurement (KVIs not just KPIs).
What's Different: Actionable format—not shelf-ware, actual implementation guide.
Presentation & Next Steps
Live presentation of findings, recommendations, and roadmap. Interactive discussion with collaborative refinement based on your input. Complete documentation ready for internal sharing—no pressure on next steps.
What's Different: Natural progression only if it serves you. Self-implementation guidance where feasible.
Why We're Different
AI-Native from Foundation
Traditional consultants bolt "AI strategy" onto industrial-age frameworks. We built transformation methodology natively for the AI era.
Result: Genuine AI-native competitive advantage
Strategic Depth + Technical Validation
Strategy consultants give abstract recommendations. Technical teams audit without strategic context. We integrate both.
Result: Strategic clarity that's actually implementable
Collective Intelligence Multiplication
Solo consultants offer limited perspective. Large firms use rigid playbooks. We leverage 24 Data Summit practitioners validating frameworks across contexts.
Result: Proven methodology with diverse validation
Implementation-Ready Deliverables
Beautiful boardroom presentations designed to create dependency vs. actionable roadmaps you can implement immediately.
Result: Practical execution without forced consulting relationships
Natural Progression Without Pressure
Discovery phases designed to create dependency vs. each tier delivering complete standalone value.
Result: Honest about when you need us and when you don't
Proven Methodology Advantage
Untested frameworks customized on your dime vs. Value Path and Value-First Framework validated across 24 implementations.
Result: Collective learning advantage without trial-and-error costs
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Value-First Scoping different from typical consulting discovery?
Traditional discovery is designed to create dependency—you get analysis showing you need more consulting. We create complete strategic clarity in a defined engagement.
You get an actionable roadmap whether you hire us for implementation or not. Self-implementation guidance included where feasible. We're honest about when you need us and when you don't.
What if we're not sure which tier we need?
Start with a 15-minute discovery call (free). We'll understand your situation, recommend the appropriate tier, and explain what each delivers.
No pressure—we're genuinely helping you make the right choice for your context. Many organizations start with Organizational Assessment, see value, then progress to deeper engagement if needed.
Do we need to use HubSpot or any specific platform?
No platform requirements for Scoping service. We assess what you have and recommend what makes sense for your context.
Often HubSpot CVP is the ideal solution, but not always. Sometimes other platforms are a better fit. Sometimes a hybrid approach is optimal. We recommend what serves you, not what serves our revenue.
Can we implement the roadmap ourselves or do we need to hire you?
Depends on recommendations and your internal capability. We provide honest assessment: what you can implement internally, what requires specialized expertise, where we can help versus where other partners might be better fit.
Self-implementation guidance included where feasible. No dependency creation—we want you successful whether that's with us or not.
How quickly can we start?
Typically 1-2 weeks from agreement to kickoff (time for contracting and scheduling). Discovery sessions scheduled based on stakeholder availability—we work around your calendar.
Some urgency situations can be accommodated faster with premium scheduling options.
What happens after we receive deliverables?
Completely your choice. You can implement the roadmap yourselves (guidance provided), engage us for specific services, share deliverables with other implementation partners, or pause and revisit when timing is right.
Natural progression occurs in 60-80% of engagements, but only when it genuinely serves client needs.
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