Dana Diotte · Data Solutions Consulting
The Data Clarity
Assessment
A structured, four-week engagement that tells you exactly where your data is failing you, what to fix first, and what it will cost — so you can stop guessing and start deciding.
Investment
$6500
Fixed fee - no surprises
| Duration | Effort | Format | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | 20–26 hours total | Async-friendly | Written plan + presentation |
What You Receive
01. Current State Inventory
Document all active data sources, tools, and workflows. Identify where data lives, how it moves, and where it stops. No assumptions — this is what you actually have.
02. Gap & Pain Point Analysis
Map the delta between current state and what the business needs to operate with confidence. Prioritized by operational impact, not technical complexity.
03. Quick Wins Identification
Surface 2–4 changes that could be implemented within 30–60 days with minimal investment. These pay for the assessment.
04. Prioritized Roadmap
A sequenced action plan across 3–12 months. Each initiative includes rationale, dependencies, and rough effort estimate — not a wish list.
05. Cost & Effort Estimates
Each roadmap item is accompanied by a ballpark investment range (tools, services, professional time). No surprises.
06. Executive Summary Presentation
A clean, jargon-free summary you can walk your leadership team through. Decisions, not documentation.
How It Works
Week 1 - 2DiscoveryStructured interviews with key stakeholders. Inventory of data systems, tools, and manual processes.8-10 hrs
Week 3AnalysisGap mapping, pain prioritization, and quick win identification. Pattern recognition across the business.6-8 hrs
Week 4DeliveryWritten action plan + cost estimates. Presentation walkthrough and Q&A with decision-makers.6–8 hrs
Who This Is For
GOOD FIT
Running on gut feel and spreadsheets
Reporting takes days, not minutes
Data scattered across 3+ systems
Considering a larger data investment
Need to justify tech spend to leadership
NOT A FIT
Already have a data strategy in motion
Need someone embedded full-time
Looking for a quick build, not a plan
Under $5M revenue (scope mismatch)
After the Assessment
A decision, not a dependency
The assessment stands alone. You'll have everything you need to act on recommendations internally, hire someone else, or engage further. There's no pressure to continue with me.That said, most clients who complete an assessment have a clear picture of the next project — and many choose to move forward. If that happens, the $6,500 assessment fee is credited toward any subsequent engagement over $15,000.
NOTE: Engagements are conducted asynchronously where possible. Primary communication via email. Calls scheduled on select Fridays. Response time: 48 business hours.
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