Design the Complete Transformation Before You Build
The full transformation architecture - from business value to system changes - so your organization aligns and builds what actually creates value.
The Gap Between Strategy and Execution
You have a transformation strategy. You have a vision of the future state.
Now comes the hard part: actually transforming.
This is where most organizations struggle: They jump straight from strategic vision to building new systems.
The result?
→ IT builds what the technical roadmap says
→ Business expected something different
→ Teams work in silos, unclear how their work connects
→ Priorities conflict because no one mapped the big picture
→ Months into build, you realize fundamental assumptions were wrong
→ Years and millions later: new technology, but no fundamental change
What's missing?
The transformation design itself - the complete architecture that connects strategy to execution.
That's what the Transformation Blueprint creates.
The Blueprint Process
Phase 1: Define the Value (Week 1-2)
What we do:
Workshop with leadership and key stakeholders
Define what value you're creating and for whom
Identify how you measure success
Clarify what problem you're actually solving
Output: Clear value definition - everyone agrees on what you're creating and why it matters.
Phase 2: Map the System (Week 3-5)
What we do:
Current state analysis across services/products, channels, processes, customer journeys, and systems
Future state definition - what needs to change vs. what stays
Identify the real delta between here and there
Map dependencies and connections
Output: Complete system map showing current → future state transformation.
Phase 3: Design the Change (Week 6-8)
What we do:
Design how value flows through the organization
Define which customer segments and/or internal users you serve and how
Map how services/products, channels processes, and systems create value
Connect business outcomes to technical changes
Identify what must transform vs. what can stay
Output: Complete transformation architecture - the blueprint showing how everything connects.
Phase 4: Create the Roadmap (Week 9-10)
What we do:
Prioritize initiatives based on value creation
Sequence changes logically
Define dependencies and critical path
Create governance and decision-making structure
Align leadership and stakeholders
Output: Clear transformation roadmap with priorities, sequencing, and governance model.
Deliverables:
Complete transformation architecture
Aligned Organization
Beyond the documents:
→ Leadership alignment - everyone sees the same picture
→ Shared understanding - teams know how their work connects
→ Clear priorities - no more conflicting initiatives
→ Faster decisions - the blueprint provides the context
Ongoing Support
During the engagement:
Weekly working sessions
Stakeholder workshops
Leadership reviews
Continuous refinement
After delivery:
1 month post-delivery support
Blueprint refinement as needed
Guidance on early execution decisions
This Blueprint Is Right For You If:
✓ You're launching a major transformation program (multi-year, multi-million)
✓ You have strategic vision but need to connect it to execution
✓ You want to avoid expensive mistakes - building wrong things, misaligned teams, wasted effort
✓ You need organizational alignment from leadership to delivery teams
✓ You're committed to creating value, not just implementing technology
✓ You're ready to invest in design before build
What Becomes Possible
With the Blueprint:
Clarity
Everyone sees the big picture. No more "what are we really building?" conversations.
Speed
Teams move faster. Less back-and-forth. Decisions happen quickly because the context is clear.
Alignment
Work aligns across business and IT. No more silos or conflicting priorities.
Value
You build what creates customer and business value. You skip what doesn't.
Savings
Millions saved by knowing what NOT to build before you start building.
Without the Blueprint:
→ Months of misalignment and rework
→ Expensive systems that don't create value
→ Teams building different visions of "the same thing"
→ Transformation fatigue from lack of visible progress
→ Years and millions spent, minimal value created
What Happens Next
You have the complete transformation architecture. Now you execute.
Many clients then engage me for:
Ongoing Transformation Guidance
I work alongside your team during execution to keep the blueprint intact and adapt as you learn.
Program Governance Support
I join key meetings to help navigate complex decisions and keep teams aligned.
No obligation. The Blueprint stands alone. Use it however you need.
Investment & Timeline
Timeline:
6-10 weeks (depending on transformation scope and complexity)
Investment:
Pricing available on consultation (based on scope, organization size, and complexity)
What's Included:
Complete transformation blueprint
All workshops and working sessions
Leadership alignment sessions
Blueprint materials and documentation
Jenni Saarenpää/CEO
jenni@digitalrebel.fi
+358 45 868 4790
Design Your Transformation Before You Build It
Don't launch a multi-million program without the complete picture.
Get the transformation architecture that aligns your organization and ensures you build what creates value.
Let's discuss your transformation and whether the Blueprint approach makes sense.