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Health Check

A structured operational diagnostic that maps your current support gaps, governance risks and quick wins — and delivers a prioritised roadmap so you know exactly what to fix, why, and what it is worth commercially.

⏱ 2–4 Weeks 📋 6 Deliverables 💰 From €3,000
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Engagement Snapshot
Duration 2–4 Weeks
Workshops 2–3 Sessions
Best For 10–250 Employees
Deliverables 6 Documents
Investment From €3,000
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No obligation. Expert guidance from day one.

The Methodology

A Rigorous Six-Stage Assessment Process

Every engagement follows the same proven methodology — from current-state review to measurable business outcomes.

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Current State Review
Stakeholder interviews, workflow observation and tooling assessment to understand how operations actually work today.
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02
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Gap Analysis
Structured comparison of current practices against ITIL-aligned and governance framework benchmarks.
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03
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Risk Assessment
Each gap mapped to commercial risk: customer churn, cost exposure, compliance liability or sales friction.
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Prioritisation
Findings ranked by commercial impact and implementation effort — so leadership knows exactly what to fix first.
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05
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Roadmap
A 90-day written improvement plan with quick wins, sprint recommendations and investment guidance.
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Business Outcomes
Retained revenue, lower cost-to-serve, reduced operational risk and faster deal cycles — quantified.

What You Will Receive

Six tangible documents — not a verbal debrief. Every client receives the same structured set of deliverables in both executive and technical formats.

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Executive Summary
Board-ready overview of findings, risks and recommended investment — suitable for leadership and investor conversations.
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Operational Maturity Score
A scored assessment across five operational dimensions — so you know exactly where you stand and how far you need to travel.
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Governance Gap Assessment
Documented gaps mapped to ISO 27001, SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials readiness frameworks with evidence requirements listed.
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Prioritised Action Roadmap
Every finding ranked by impact and effort, with recommended ownership, timeline and estimated commercial value of each fix.
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Quick Wins Report
Five to ten improvements your team can implement immediately — without budget approval or external resource.
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90-Day Improvement Plan
Sprint-ready implementation schedule with milestones, dependencies and success metrics to track progress.

Sample Operational Maturity Score

Every health check produces a scored assessment across five dimensions. This is what a typical early-stage SaaS company looks like on day one.

Operational Maturity Assessment
Illustrative Example
Support Operations
6/10
Governance
4/10
Documentation
3/10
Automation
2/10
AI Readiness
1/10
Overall Score: 3.2 / 10
Scores are illustrative. Your assessment will reflect your actual operations.

Risk Heat Map

Every finding is plotted by likelihood and business impact. Executives see the risk landscape at a glance — without reading a 40-page report.

HIGH
Documentation Gaps
Support Ownership
No Knowledge Base
Governance Evidence
MEDIUM
Manual Reporting
Incident Management
Change Control
LOW
Tooling Setup
SLA Definition
LOW IMPACT HIGH IMPACT
■ Critical ■ High ■ Medium ■ Low

Sample Executive Finding

This is the format every finding takes in the Executive Summary — clear, commercial, and actionable.

Critical Finding #1
Issue
Support requests arrive via email, Slack and Teams with no structured intake, priority model or ownership assignment.
Business Impact
Work is missed, high-value customers wait behind low-priority requests, and there is no visibility for leadership. Churn risk increases with customer tenure.
Recommendation
Centralise all intake through a configured service desk portal with request types, automatic triage rules and SLA thresholds by customer tier.
Effort Medium
Est. Value €8,000–€24,000 ARR protected
Full report contains 8–15 findings across support operations, governance, automation and documentation.
Typical Business Impact

What Organisations Typically Gain

Based on common patterns across comparable engagements. Outcomes vary by organisation and scope.

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Reduced ticket resolution times through structured triage and ownership
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Improved customer retention from faster, more consistent support quality
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Reduced operational risk through documented controls and ownership
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Faster customer onboarding with structured intake and knowledge base
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Better governance readiness — security questionnaires answered faster
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Lower support costs through automation, knowledge base and better tooling configuration
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Best For

  • SaaS companies scaling from 10–250 employees
  • Startups that have outgrown informal support
  • Businesses where support is creating churn risk
  • Organisations preparing for enterprise sales cycles
  • Teams implementing AI tooling responsibly
  • Companies considering ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials readiness
  • Founders who want clarity before committing to a larger sprint
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Not Suitable For

  • Companies already running mature enterprise ITSM functions
  • Organisations seeking formal compliance certification (we prepare, not certify)
  • Businesses without operational ownership or decision-making access
  • Teams not ready to act on findings within 90 days
We will tell you during the free review if a different service would serve you better. There is no pressure to proceed.
Why Plotwise Digital

Enterprise-Grade Thinking. Startup-Friendly Delivery.

Unlike generalist IT consultants, Plotwise Digital combines deep technology leadership, service operations, governance and AI adoption expertise — built over 14+ years across financial services and enterprise environments.

We do not send junior consultants to fill out templates. Every engagement is led by an experienced practitioner who has operated the kind of functions we are helping you build.

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Financial Services Background High-compliance environments with rigorous operational standards
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ITIL-Aligned Delivery Certified service management practitioner with hands-on platform experience
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AI Governance Integration Every assessment includes AI readiness so you build once, scale safely
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Fixed Scope, No Surprises You know exactly what you are buying, when it ends and what it costs
Expertise Includes
JSM
Atlassian
ServiceNow
Azure
M365
Power BI
OpenAI
AI Tools
ITIL
Zendesk
Investment

Transparent Pricing. Fixed Scope.

Choose the assessment depth that fits your stage. All tiers include the same six deliverables.

Starter Assessment
From €3,000
Single-function focus — support operations or governance. Ideal for teams that need clarity on one specific area quickly.
  • 1–2 stakeholder workshops
  • Single operational domain
  • Executive summary + quick wins
  • 30-day action plan
  • 1 follow-up session
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Operational Maturity Review
From €5,000
Full cross-functional assessment covering support, governance, documentation and automation. All six deliverables included.
  • 2–3 stakeholder workshops
  • All five operational domains
  • All 6 deliverables (incl. maturity score)
  • 90-day improvement roadmap
  • Risk heat map
  • 2 follow-up sessions
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Enterprise Assessment
Custom
For larger organisations or multi-team environments. Scoped to your specific context, compliance targets and stakeholder requirements.
  • Bespoke scope & timeline
  • Multi-team or multi-site coverage
  • Board-level reporting format
  • Governance framework alignment
  • Ongoing retainer option
Discuss Scope

All prices exclude VAT. Scope agreed upfront — no hidden fees, no scope creep without your approval.

Quick Estimate

What Could Operational Improvements Be Worth?

A rough estimate to frame the conversation. Use the full calculator on the homepage for a detailed breakdown.

200
20 min
€35
4
€500
Estimated Annual Inefficiency Cost
€0
Based on 30% productivity improvement opportunity
Potential Annual Savings Opportunity
€0
Revenue protected + support efficiency gains

Estimates for planning conversations only. Not guaranteed results.

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FAQ

Common Questions About the Health Check

What is an ITSM health check?

An ITSM health check is a structured diagnostic of your IT service management practices. It reviews how your team handles support requests, incidents, changes and governance — and produces a scored maturity assessment, gap report and prioritised roadmap to fix what matters most commercially.

How is this different from hiring a full-time IT manager?

A health check gives you senior-level expertise for a fixed period and fixed cost — with no employment overhead, no notice period and no ongoing salary commitment. You get a clear picture of where you are and exactly what to do next, then decide whether to implement it internally or bring us back for a sprint.

Do you need access to our systems?

We typically need read-only access to your service desk platform, ticketing data and any existing documentation. We do not require access to production systems or sensitive customer data. Everything is handled under a mutual NDA before we begin.

How long does an ITSM health check take?

The standard engagement runs 2–4 weeks from kickoff to final report delivery. This includes 2–3 stakeholder workshops, documentation review, analysis and two rounds of report review. Scope is agreed and fixed upfront — no open-ended engagements.

What does the maturity score mean?

The operational maturity score rates your practices across five dimensions — support operations, governance, documentation, automation and AI readiness — on a scale of 1 to 10. It gives leadership a single reference point for current state and a measurable target for improvement over 90 days.

Can a small business afford this?

The Starter Assessment starts from €3,000 — which is typically recovered within weeks through reduced support inefficiency or a single retained customer. We also offer a free 30-minute operational review before any commitment so you can assess the value before spending anything.

Is this the same as an IT audit?

No. A formal IT audit is conducted by an accredited body for compliance or certification purposes. The Plotwise Digital health check is an operational diagnostic — it assesses maturity, identifies gaps and produces a commercial roadmap. It is an excellent preparation step before engaging a formal auditor.

What happens after the health check?

You receive six deliverables including a 90-day improvement plan. Many clients implement quick wins internally, then engage Plotwise Digital for a follow-on ITSM Foundation Sprint or Governance Readiness Review. There is no obligation to continue — the report is yours regardless of next steps.

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30 minutes. No obligation. Walk away with a clear picture of your top operational risks, quick wins and a recommended next step.

✓ Top Operational Risks ✓ Quick Wins Identified ✓ Estimated Savings ✓ Recommended Next Steps
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Plotwise Digital provides readiness assessments, gap reviews and operational health checks. Formal certifications are conducted by accredited certification bodies.