Discovery

Our Discovery Services are designed to spark meaningful transformation by quickly surfacing insights on a wide range of IT and business topics. Each discovery—whether it’s focused on IT value, data governance, FinOps, or another domain—is built around a concise, targeted survey or questionnaire that takes just minutes to complete. These tools engage stakeholders across the organization and provide a structured, data-driven foundation for deeper conversations.

The insights gathered guide focused workshops and strategic planning, making Discovery Services the ideal first step in any broader digital or IT engagement. While IT Value Discovery, Data Governance Discovery, and FinOps Discovery are popular examples, we offer a broader portfolio of discovery services covering various domains. Contact us to learn more about the full range of discovery formats available.

IT Value Discovery

Our IT Value Discovery is a fast, powerful way to uncover how IT is perceived across your organization. In just under 5 minutes, stakeholders from IT leadership, IT teams, and business units respond to 18 concise statements, rating their agreement on a scale from “Totally Disagree” to “Fully Agree”—with room for open comments to add context and nuance.

Behind the scenes, a proven methodology maps these responses onto a value spectrum—from traditional, cost-driven IT to a forward-looking, business-enabling powerhouse. This gives you a clear, data-backed picture of where your IT stands today—and where it could go.

But the real value begins after the survey.

We analyze the results and facilitate interactive workshops to explore the findings. These sessions often spark “aha” moments—revealing misalignments, surfacing hidden strengths, and opening up new conversations between IT and the business. It’s a collaborative deep dive that builds shared understanding and sets the stage for strategic planning.

Whether you're looking to shape a future-proof IT Strategy or kickstart a Digital Transformation Roadmap, IT Value Discovery is the ideal starting point. It’s fast, insightful, and designed to drive alignment and action.

Data Governance Discovery

Data Governance is a cornerstone of effective data management within any organization. It ensures that data is accurate, consistent and accessible, serving as the bedrock for informed decision-making and strategic planning. With proper data governance, organizations can ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigate risks associated with data breaches, and enhance overall data quality. It also fosters a culture of accountability, where data stewardship is shared across the organization, promoting transparency and trust.

In a Data Governance discovery, we use an online survey to evaluate the maturity of 9 domains within our proven framework. Each domain is scored with 10 ‘yes/no’ questions.

The aim is to perform an initial discovery, rather than an in-depth analysis, to establish a baseline for further elaboration on data governance programs.

By following this structured approach, we can effectively assess the current state of data governance and identify areas for improvement, paving the way for a robust data governance program.

FinOps Discovery

Our FinOps Discovery is a structured, insight-driven experience designed to help you understand your current FinOps maturity and identify opportunities for growth. Built around a comprehensive, in-house developed questionnaire with over 60 targeted questions, this discovery goes beyond data collection—it’s a tool for knowledge sharing and capability building.

In a guided 2-hour session, we walk you through the 19 FinOps capabilities defined by the FinOps Foundation. Through multiple-choice questions and structured dialogue, we explore key areas such as cost transparency, forecasting, budgeting, cultural alignment, and education needs. Your responses are analyzed using our maturity model to provide a clear picture of where you stand today—and what the road ahead could look like.

As a deliverable, you’ll receive a detailed report including a management summary, a visual spider chart of your maturity across all capabilities, and a scorecard for each domain. This discovery not only reveals your current position but also helps align your teams around a shared understanding of FinOps and its strategic value.

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Need some help or guidance on your transformation journey? We are happy to listen, and even more to help.