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Decision factorFree checkARI™ AssessmentTraditional consultancy
Primary purposeInitial indicationExecutive decision productBroad bespoke advice or transformation
DepthHigh-level self-checkStructured organisation-specific assessmentDepends on commissioned scope
Professional reviewNoIncluded before releaseUsually, depending on provider
Controlled reportNoIncludedUsually
Prioritised recommendationsInitial onlyIncludedScope dependent
90-day roadmapNoIncludedScope dependent
Executive reviewNoIncludedOften included
Published entry priceFree£3,500 fixedFrequently proposal-led
ImplementationNot includedOptional and separately scopedMay be bundled or separately scoped
“Traditional consultancy” is a general engagement category, not a claim about every provider. Scope, quality and commercial terms vary.
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Leadership needs independent findings, a controlled report, prioritised recommendations and a roadmap it can act on.
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The priorities are clear but capacity, specialist experience or cross-functional ownership could prevent progress.
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