What we commit to before the sprint starts.
Bounded
One workflow. Fixed scope, fixed calendar, fixed fee. No "phase 2 surprises" — what we scope is what we deliver.
Kept either way
If the sprint concludes that your workflow is not a build candidate, the decision package is still yours. A no-build recommendation is a valid, respected result.
Proof with the boundary attached
Every number in the decision package carries its evidence label — projected, observed, or verified — and the boundary of the analysis is disclosed up front.
Four artifacts. All yours. All labeled.
Synthetic example — the artifacts below are illustrative. Your sprint produces artifacts from your own workflow and data.
End-to-end workflow map
Your workflow mapped against regulation and your own SOPs, including decision points, manual touchpoints, and exception paths.
Leak quantification
Inefficiency quantified from your own data — hours, re-work cycles, risk exposure — with the basis and measurement method disclosed.
Build/no-build recommendation
An honest assessment of whether automation is the right answer for this workflow, with the boundary of that recommendation attached.
Boundary disclosure
What the sprint examined, what it did not, and where "verify locally" applies. No hidden assumptions.
- You have a specific workflow that is stuck, slow, or producing manual risk.
- You want to know what automation would actually change before committing to a build.
- You need a decision package your compliance team can review.
- You value an honest no-build recommendation as much as a yes.
- You want a general "digital transformation assessment" — we do workflow-level work.
- You expect guaranteed ROI projections. We show recorded outcomes with basis disclosed, not promises.
- You need a technology evaluation (tool A vs. tool B). We build on what you run.
Questions we get. Answered honestly.
How long does a Prove It Sprint take?
Fixed calendar — the scope defines the timeline, and both are agreed before the sprint starts. Typically measured in weeks, not months.
What happens if the recommendation is "don't build"?
You keep the decision package. A no-build is a legitimate outcome — it means we found a better path for this workflow, or the automation boundary doesn't justify the investment. Either way, the analysis is yours.
Do I need to commit to a full engagement to start?
No. The sprint is standalone. Many clients start with a free Workflow Fit read and then decide whether the sprint is worth it. There is no obligation to proceed to a build.
What data do you need from us?
Process documentation, SOPs, volume data, and access to the people who do the work. We do not need system access to scope the sprint — we map the workflow at the process level first.
Are the figures in the decision package guaranteed?
No. All figures carry evidence labels. Projected means modeled from your data. Observed means measured during the sprint. We never blend these, and we never guarantee outcomes.
Scope your sprint.
Every sprint starts with a free Workflow Fit read. We'll tell you honestly whether the workflow is ours to take.
Forward-deployed engineering for regulated financial institutions