INITIAL ENGAGEMENT OPTION
Operational Performance Assessment
Understand the problem. Prioritize the next move.
Scope
An agreed operating function, process, or initiative. Define participating units, locations, systems, and measures.
Activities & example outputs
- Problem statement and assessment scope
- Current-state workflows and responsibility summary
- Evidence-based findings, with hypotheses identified
- Prioritized recommendations and dependencies
- Roadmap and measurement plan
Decision supported
What should change first, what evidence supports that decision, and what scope should the next phase have?
Client inputs & participation
Existing SOPs, performance reports, organization charts, project plans, and issue records. Sponsor, process owner, frontline representatives, and relevant technical/program stakeholders participate as agreed.
Scope boundaries
Implementation, systems configuration, software development, formal audits, enterprise redesign, or operating the client’s function. No guaranteed financial or performance outcome.
Questions to agree before starting
What decision is needed? Is data reliable and available? Who validates findings? What access and procurement conditions apply?
