Pillar 03 · Focused Sprint
Build, buy, or wait? A clear answer in weeks.
For when you have decided to act on a specific AI process but do not know which vendor to use, or whether to build or buy at all. A focused two-to-four-week sprint that ends in a clear, reasoned recommendation.
Duration
2 to 4 weeks
Scope
One specific decision
Deliverable
Clear recommendation
Boundary
Consultation only
What you walk away with.
Diagnosis of the specific AI need
Vendor evaluation with integration architecture
A clear build, buy, or wait recommendation
The reasoning behind the recommendation, written plainly
Common questions
What is an AI vendor and build-vs-buy sprint?
It is a focused two-to-four-week consultation engagement for teams that have decided to act on a specific process but do not know which vendor to use or whether to build or buy. It ends in a clear, reasoned recommendation the client can act on immediately.
Will you just recommend building it yourselves?
No. We are consultation only and have no financial interest in the build choice. We recommend what is right for your situation, which is often an external vendor or your own team.
Do we need a Process Audit first?
Not if you already have clarity on the specific problem and process. The sprint can stand alone. If you are still mapping where the opportunity is, the AI Process Audit is the right starting point.
Do you evaluate specific vendors?
Yes, including integration architecture and total cost of ownership. We compare realistic options against your specific constraints, not a generic vendor scorecard.
Ready to make a clear build-or-buy decision?
Tell us the specific AI decision you are facing and we will confirm whether a sprint is the right scope.
- ✓We respond within one working day
- ✓Fixed scope, fixed fee — one named decision
- ✓Independent recommendation, no vendor tie-in