Discovery Workshop

Significant shocks such as COVID create problems, and sometimes opportunities, for business. These quickly become top priorities to be addressed. Companies that move quickly to tackle these priorities will be more successful.

BearingPoint, in collaboration with a number of our key clients across various industry sectors, has developed a proven approach to accelerate a company’s action plan.

Discovery Stage	New Model Stage
Define immediate priorites and identify short-term action plan	Explore more significant challenges and create tested new model of work

The Discovery Stage is the initial step used to identify challenges and opportunities that exist. It defines what needs to be addressed first and what should be tackled at a later date.

Discovery Steps	Objective	Outcomes	Effort
Identifies positives driving business forward and challenges which need to be addressed Team led through structured 8 step process	Aligns team around organisational challenges Move into action at speed without lengthy debate	Challenges reframed as opportunities Solutions prioritised based on what can-be  Improvements can be implemented quickly Short-term action plan	Preparation call with client sponsor Half-day remote workshop with key client participants Workshops facilitated using online tools provided by BearingPoint Innovation Team

 

New Model Steps	Objective	Outcomes	Effort
Input from external SMEs and start-up ecosystem Alignment on selected challenge Interviews (internal / external users) Prototype and Test New Model (internal / external users)	Cross-functional team aligned around significant opportunity Low-fidelity solution prototyped and tested Re-iterate prototype quickly based on user insights Embrace innovation principles, “done better than perfect”	Revised model designed and tested Plan which can be adapted to changing circumstances Identified accelerators to support implementation Mid-term action plan (30-90 days)	Hands-on workshop with key client participants 4-5 days full-time input Expert support from BearingPoint SMEs as appropriate

How we work

Our approach and methodology mean you quickly make progress without committing significant investment. The repeatable process can be applied to any new challenge / opportunities that arise in future.

• Virtual Whiteboards: conducted with online tools with onboarding session addressing physical distancing requirements
• Working Together Alone: lengthly debate is replaced by hands-on collaboration
• Expert Workshop Facilitation by Innovation Manager
• Lean Startup Methodology with emphasis on accelerated learning
• Full Participation supported by all team members
• Prototyping: low-fi approach means you move quickly and tailor output to incorporate new insights
• Testing with users: aim to test and pilot with early adopters

Value Proposition	Lean Prioritisation	Journey Map	Lean Startup	Business Model	Low-fi Prototying

Benefits