Focused functional diagnostic
Diagnostics · Bespoke

Focussed Functional Diagnostic

Go deep into one function and fix the part of the business that is creating drag.

FeeBespoke
Duration2–6 weeks
ScopeSingle function
Output6-month backlog + ROI model
Workshop2–3 hours included

Why this exists

Sometimes the problem is not enterprise-wide. Sometimes one function is the blocker and everything else is being distorted around it. This diagnostic maps how that function really works, identifies what is being lost, and gives you a financially grounded plan to improve it.

It is the right choice when you know where the pain is but need rigorous evidence to justify the investment and sequence the improvement work.

What it covers

  • Complete process mapping for one business function (Operations, Finance, Sales, HR, IT, or equivalent)
  • Ways of working and technology assessment within the function
  • Current-state vs target-state gap analysis
  • Bottleneck and waste identification with root cause analysis
  • 2-3 hour playback and prioritisation workshop with the relevant leadership team

What you receive

Detailed process maps

Current-state maps with bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities identified

6-month implementation backlog

Prioritised list of improvement actions with owners, dependencies, and estimated timescales

Function financial model

Costs, expected savings, and ROI for each improvement initiative

Change and stakeholder plan

Change management and stakeholder engagement plan to support adoption

Executive summary deck

Board-ready summary of findings, opportunity, and recommended backlog

Ideal for

  • Organisations where one function is visibly underperforming and creating drag for the business
  • Leaders who know where the pain is but cannot yet evidence the root cause clearly enough to act
  • Businesses that want one clear improvement area before scaling transformation work more broadly
  • Finance, Operations, Sales, IT, or HR functions with known but unresolved performance issues

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Bespoke scope · 2–6 weeks · One function, done properly

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