Defined intervention
Rapid Fact Find
A defined intervention to establish what is genuinely blocking delivery.
Evidence view
Decisions ? owners ? dependencies ? friction points
When to use it
A transformation programme is active but leaders cannot identify which decisions, dependencies or ownership gaps are slowing delivery.
Defined scope
To confirm before publishing: fixed scope for evidence review, interviews and decision/dependency mapping.
What it addresses
Decisions, ownership, dependencies and governance conditions that are creating drag in the current transformation programme.
Questions it answers
Which decisions are holding delivery back? Where does assumed ownership differ from actual ownership? Which dependencies threaten near-term progress?
What happens during the intervention
Review the current programme evidence. Map decisions, owners and dependencies. Identify governance friction and material delivery constraints. Share a concise leadership read-out.
Client inputs required
To confirm before publishing: current plans, decision logs, governance packs, dependency views and access to accountable leaders.
Tangible outputs
Critical decision map; Actual versus assumed ownership view; Material dependency assessment; Governance friction points; Concise leadership read-out
Expected outcome
A shared, evidence-based view of what is blocking progress and what needs attention first.
Typical duration
2 to 3 weeks
What it does not include
To confirm before publishing: does not replace programme delivery, detailed solution design or long-form operating model redesign.
Related product or next step
Bearings Check. If the right starting point is unclear, start with a short discussion.
Start with the programme pressure point.
A short conversation is enough to confirm whether this is the right defined intervention.