Focused decision
Architecture Decision Sprint
Resolve the architecture question blocking progress.
Bring evidence, alternatives, the decision-makers and the teams affected together around one defined software or AI architecture decision.
Need a written review of one design, vendor proposal or significant technical direction? See Architecture Peer Review.
What you receive
The result of this engagement.
A report comparing the credible options, recommending a direction and identifying the assumptions and next actions.
- A structured option and risk comparison.
- A report with recommendation and rationale.
- A prioritised next-action summary and a readout for the decision-makers.
When this helps
Recognise the situation.
- A build/buy, platform or architecture choice is blocking a concrete commitment.
- Decision-makers and teams have competing preferences but no shared decision criteria.
- A focused workshop and evidence review can resolve the question without a wider assessment.
How it works
Evidence appropriate to the question.
Frame the decision
Agree alternatives, constraints, decision rights and the evidence needed.
Test the options
Review the material and challenge trade-offs with the decision-makers.
Record the recommendation
Explain the preferred path, assumptions, rejected options and immediate next actions.
Scope & responsibility
Agree the scope and depth. Keep the boundaries clear.
Scope of the engagement
This is a focused architecture decision engagement. Wider business strategy, investment planning and whole-system diagnosis are not implied.
Limits of reliance
A time-limited decision engagement relies on sufficient evidence and the availability of the decision-makers. Unresolved evidence needs may require a different scope.
The agreed scope of the engagement sets the coverage, deliverables, responsibilities, timing and fixed fee. Any change to the scope is agreed in writing.
Questions
Before you book.
How do we choose this or Peer Review?
Peer Review is useful when there is a design or position to challenge. A decision sprint puts more emphasis on framing and comparing alternatives with the decision-makers. We scope the appropriate format together.
Related work
Related services
Each is available as a standalone service when the evidence and scope support it.
What's the decision in front of you?
Tell us the situation and what you intend to commit to. 25 minutes on Teams, no preparation needed. If this scope is not the right fit, we will say so.