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01 / Define the opportunity
Understand the work
Map the workflow, the data and the decisions. Define a useful first release.
- Map the people, systems and decisions in one workflow.
- Identify repeated work, handoff friction and common exceptions.
- Confirm who owns the process and what should improve.
Stage outputWorkflow map and a prioritized use-case brief.
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02 / Check data readiness
Prepare the data
Confirm which data is usable, who can access it and what needs preparation.
- Inspect representative samples for quality, structure and gaps.
- Confirm usage rights, privacy constraints and access owners.
- Map the sources and dependencies needed for the pilot.
Stage outputData readiness notes and an agreed access plan.
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03 / Set the pilot scope
Agree on the pilot
Define a bounded first release with clear responsibilities, acceptance criteria and operating limits.
- Choose priority tasks and the initial users.
- Define what is included, excluded and dependent on approval.
- Agree on evaluation inputs, constraints and decision checkpoints.
Stage outputPilot scope, acceptance criteria and delivery checkpoints.
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04 / Build the prototype
Make it tangible
Build a focused prototype and evaluate it against real tasks with your team.
- Build the selected workflow with representative inputs.
- Connect only the tools and capabilities agreed for the pilot.
- Demonstrate the intended user journey and failure handling.
Stage outputA working prototype for the agreed pilot scope.
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05 / Assess the evidence
Evaluate real tasks
Test the prototype against expected outcomes and inspect its practical operating limits.
- Run representative cases against the agreed baseline.
- Review incorrect outputs, missing context and system errors.
- Record quality findings, latency and running costs.
Stage outputEvaluation findings and a recommendation on the next step.
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06 / Design human review
Set the review points
Decide where people approve actions, resolve exceptions and remain accountable for outcomes.
- Identify actions that require approval before execution.
- Test escalation and exception handling with the process owner.
- Agree on decision records and review responsibilities.
Stage outputApproval flow, exception handling and review responsibilities.
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07 / Connect the systems
Connect and evolve
Integrate into your systems, plan the rollout and measure what needs to improve.
- Connect the approved interfaces and data flows.
- Implement scoped permissions, logging and error handling.
- Test the solution across the agreed system boundaries.
Stage outputIntegrated workflow with documented interfaces and controls.
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08 / Control the rollout
Release in stages
Introduce the solution to agreed users with monitoring, fallback procedures and clear change controls.
- Plan a limited release in the agreed environment.
- Monitor usage, issues and the agreed operating indicators.
- Define rollback procedures and who approves further changes.
Stage outputStaged release plan with monitoring and rollback procedures.
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09 / Hand over operations
Equip the team
Document the operation, prepare the owners and agree on responsibility for ongoing changes.
- Document workflows, controls and operating procedures.
- Walk through support and review tasks with the owners.
- Agree on maintenance, support and change responsibilities.
Stage outputOperating guide, team handover and support responsibilities.