Approach

Step 2: Explore

Validate the best opportunities with fast, controlled experiments. This step turns assumptions into evidence and reduces delivery risk before committing to full-scale implementation.

What we do in this step

Small, time-boxed activities designed to test feasibility and value using real workflows, data, and constraints.

Experiment design

Define what “good” looks like and how success will be measured.

  • Success criteria and evaluation plan
  • Data and access requirements
  • Risk controls and guardrails

Prototype build

Build a minimal end-to-end prototype to test the core idea.

  • Rapid prototypes with real constraints
  • Integration stubs where needed
  • Hands-on stakeholder demos

Validation and iteration

Collect feedback and iterate quickly based on evidence.

  • Quality and performance assessment
  • Operational considerations captured early
  • Decision on proceed / refine / stop

Delivery blueprint

Translate learning into a practical plan for production delivery.

  • Implementation approach and milestones
  • Dependencies and delivery risks
  • Resourcing and ownership