Methodology
Here is exactly how a 90-day architecture engagement works, week by week.
One methodology, six rungs
Whether you're a 40-person business starting with a $500 audit or a $200M enterprise scoping an Agentic CORE engagement, the same assessment framework, governance rigor, and delivery discipline apply. Scale changes; method doesn't.
Agentic CORE for AI-Native EnterprisesF500-adjacent
$65K–$95K · 90-day engagements
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Autonomous Operations PilotMid-market validation
$22K · 30–45 days
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AI-Native Readiness AssessmentEnterprise-bound SMBs
$7,500 · 2 weeks
first engagement graduates SMB to enterprise track
AI Transformation RetainerProven ROI at SMB scale
$10K–$30K/mo · ongoing
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AI Implementation AssessmentSMB commitment step
$2K–$5K · 2–3 weeks
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AI Readiness AuditSMB entry / first touch
$500 · 90 min + 5 days
Weeks 1-4: Discovery & Mapping
Week 1
- Systems audit
- Stakeholder interviews
- Current state documentation
Week 2
- Workflow decomposition
- Delegation opportunity identification
Week 3
- Governance gap analysis
- Risk assessment
Week 4
- Opportunity scoring
- Prioritization framework
- Executive summary delivery
Weeks 5-8: Architecture Design
Week 5
- Delegation architecture design
- Authority boundary definition
Week 6
- Governance structure implementation
- Escalation path design
Week 7
- Orchestration layer design
- Agent coordination framework
Week 8
- Measurement system design
- ROI calculation structure
- Complete architecture documentation
Weeks 9-12: Deployment & Measurement
Week 9
- Controlled deployment
- Pilot workflow activation
Week 10
- Performance monitoring
- Adjustment cycles
Week 11
- ROI measurement
- Validation framework execution
Week 12
- Expansion roadmap
- Internal enablement handoff
- Performance report delivery
Transparency Elements
- Timeline extensions: If timeline extends, we communicate changes immediately with adjusted deliverables.
- Inclusions/exclusions: Clearly defined in engagement agreement.
- Decision-making: Collaborative process with documented approval gates.
- Conflict resolution: Structured escalation to executive sponsors.