Find the 5% worth building
Most firms have more AI opportunities than they can act on. The diagnostic finds the ones that will actually move the P&L — and tells you exactly what to build, in what order, and what it will cost.
Two weeks. Seven deliverables_
90-minute strategy session. We learn your business, your goals, and your current tech stack.
4–6 interviews across your team — partners, fee-earners, operations, admin. We talk to the people doing the work, not just the people approving the budget.
Every tool, platform, and manual process documented. Where data lives, how it flows, where it breaks.
The 3 highest-leverage areas mapped in detail — the workflows where AI intervention has the biggest ROI.
15–25 pages. Prioritised system list, ROI modelling on the top 5 opportunities, recommended sequencing, build-vs-buy for each, data residency and compliance considerations (UK GDPR / US state-level).
90-minute session walking through the report, answering questions, and discussing next steps.
If you want to proceed, a fixed-fee proposal for the first system — ready to sign.
Week 1: Listen. Week 2: Deliver_
Day 1–2: Kickoff session + stakeholder interview scheduling.
Day 3–7: Interviews, systems audit, process mapping.
Day 8–12: Analysis, ROI modelling, report writing.
Day 13–14: Findings presentation + build proposal delivery.
Total time commitment from your team: approximately 6–8 hours across the two weeks (kickoff, interviews, presentation). We handle everything else.
The fee is deducted from your first build_
If you sign a build or partnership engagement within 30 days of the diagnostic delivery, the full diagnostic fee is credited against your first invoice. The diagnostic becomes free.
If you don't proceed, you keep the report. It's yours — a detailed, actionable document you can use to brief any provider or to build in-house. No lock-in, no pressure.
The diagnostic is right if:
- — You know AI could help your firm but aren't sure where to start.
- — You've tried tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Harvey) individually but haven't deployed anything at the workflow level.
- — You're spending money on manual processes that feel like they should be automated — but you need someone to confirm which ones and in what order.
- — You want a clear, costed plan before committing to a build — not a sales pitch disguised as a consultation.
The diagnostic is not right if you already know exactly what you want built. In that case, book a call and we'll scope a Production Sprint or Scoped Build directly.
How much of our team's time does the diagnostic require? +
Approximately 6–8 hours across two weeks. A 90-minute kickoff, 4–6 individual interviews of 30–45 minutes each, and a 90-minute findings presentation.
What if the diagnostic finds nothing worth building? +
It hasn't happened yet — every firm we've assessed has had at least 3–5 high-ROI opportunities. But if it did, you'd keep the report and owe nothing further.
Do you sign an NDA? +
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before the kickoff session. Everything we learn about your firm is confidential.
What sectors have you worked with? +
Law firms, accounting practices, advisory businesses, financial claims, logistics marketplaces, and content platforms. The methodology works across professional services — the specifics change, the framework doesn't.
What's the difference between the Diagnostic and the Production Sprint? +
The Diagnostic is assessment — we map your workflows and tell you what to build. The Production Sprint is delivery — we build a working prototype on your data in two weeks. Most firms do one or the other, depending on whether they already know what they want.
Can we expense the diagnostic if we don't proceed? +
That's between you and your accountant, but the diagnostic produces a tangible deliverable (the report), which most firms treat as a consultancy expense.
Two weeks. A clear plan
Book a 30-minute call to discuss your firm and confirm the diagnostic is the right starting point. If it is, we can kick off within a week.