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Assessment vs project
For booking, logistics and field-service operators, start with an Operational Assessment when you need a prioritised business case and clear next steps (From AUD $4,000, typically 2–3 weeks). Choose a fixed-scope project when the outcome is already clear—a defined workflow redesign, reporting improvement or process change—and you want predictable delivery.
Side by side
| Dimension | Operational assessment | Fixed-scope project |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the day | You keep running the day; we diagnose and prioritise | You keep ownership; we deliver an agreed outcome |
| Cost shape | From AUD $4,000 | Fixed proposal for the scoped deliverable |
| Control | You decide what to implement after the findings | Scope and success criteria agreed before work starts |
| What stays with the team | A prioritised case and practical next steps | The delivered improvement and how to run it |
| When it fits | You know something is wrong but not what to fix first | You already know the problem and the desired outcome |
Who owns the day
Operational assessment: You keep running the day; we diagnose and prioritise
Fixed-scope project: You keep ownership; we deliver an agreed outcome
Cost shape
Operational assessment: From AUD $4,000
Fixed-scope project: Fixed proposal for the scoped deliverable
Control
Operational assessment: You decide what to implement after the findings
Fixed-scope project: Scope and success criteria agreed before work starts
What stays with the team
Operational assessment: A prioritised case and practical next steps
Fixed-scope project: The delivered improvement and how to run it
When it fits
Operational assessment: You know something is wrong but not what to fix first
Fixed-scope project: You already know the problem and the desired outcome
When to choose
Choose an assessment when
- Several bottlenecks compete and you need a ranked business case
- You want fixed scope and no commitment to continue after the findings
- Leadership needs a clear picture before funding a larger change
Choose a project when
- The highest-impact workflow or process is already agreed
- You want a defined deliverable with predictable investment
- An assessment (or internal diagnosis) has already named the work
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FAQ
What does an operational assessment cost?+
Typical investment is from AUD $4,000. Most operational assessments fall between AUD $4,000–6,000, depending on business size and complexity. We provide a fixed proposal after an initial discussion, before work begins.
Must every engagement start with an assessment?+
No. When the outcome is already clear from a discovery conversation or your own diagnosis, a fixed-scope project can be the right first step.
What do we get from an assessment?+
A prioritised business case for improvements, with practical next steps—not a multi-year transformation roadmap.
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