From AI curiosity
to a deliverable plan.
What it is.
A structured discovery that identifies the highest-leverage workflows first, maps the data and integrations they depend on, and produces a concrete plan that names the systems worth building. Not a survey of the field, not a generic capability deck, a plan you can commission against.
The point is decisions, not theory. We look at how the business actually runs, where AI changes the unit economics of the work, and what the sequence should be. The deliverable is a roadmap with scoped systems, costs, timelines, and the parts we recommend you do not build at all.
What it includes.
- 01 Operating audit A close look at how the work moves today, where time leaks out, and what the team has stopped trying to fix.
- 02 Workflow mapping Process maps for the workflows that matter, with the data, tools, and hand-offs each one depends on.
- 03 Opportunity sizing Each candidate workflow weighed for leverage, effort, and how soon it could earn back the build.
- 04 Integration review An honest read on the systems already in place and what AI can plug into without a full re-platform.
- 05 Risk and governance check Where human review is required, what data should never leave, and how decisions stay accountable.
- 06 Phased delivery plan A sequenced roadmap that names the systems worth building first and what waits for later.
- 07 Cost and timeline estimates Realistic numbers per system, scoped tightly enough to commission against.
For teams ready to commission, not just explore.
The operating problem is paralysis. Too many options, too many vendors, too many opinions, and no map. A structured discovery replaces the noise with a sequenced plan and the numbers to defend it.
How it is built.
- 01
Discover
Interviews and observation with the people who actually run the work, not just the people who describe it.
- 02
Map
Workflow and data flow drawn out in full, with the integrations and constraints made visible.
- 03
Prioritise
A leverage and effort matrix that shows which systems earn their build first.
- 04
Plan
A sequenced roadmap with cost and timeline estimates per system, ready to commission.
What it isn't.
- A slide deck.
- A vendor pitch.
- A theoretical framework you cannot ship from.
Engagement shapes.
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Pilot discovery
A two week fixed scope on a single team or workflow, enough to surface the leverage and cost a first build.
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Full roadmap
A four to six week engagement across a multi-team operation, ending in a sequenced plan.
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Operating partner
A retained relationship that revisits the roadmap as the business and the tools shift.
Questions, answered.
- What do we get at the end?
- A written plan, a workflow map, prioritised opportunities, and cost and timeline estimates per system.
- Do we have to use you to build it?
- No. The plan is yours. We hope you do, but the deliverable stands alone.
- How long does discovery take?
- Two weeks for a contained scope. Four to six for a multi-team operation.
- Who do you talk to?
- Whoever runs the work. Operators, not just leadership.
- Will you tell us not to do something?
- Yes. Saying no is part of the value.
If you are ready to operate differently, let's talk.
AI Adoption and Digital Systems for Businesses
Mapletree Studio helps businesses move from interest in AI to practical implementation through clear strategy, custom tools, workflows, and digital experiences.