Building Your Data Foundation
A Blueprint for Action
Your foundation is the blueprint for unlocking the full value of your data landscape and enterprise capabilities—with taxonomy as the structuring tool.
We build it through the lens of information—framing (and solving) enterprise challenges around the structure, meaning and flow of your data.
Alignment Sets the Stage for Bigger, Better, Faster Outcomes
Your foundation unfolds over four phases. We design it not only to unify and connect your data systems – but spark new momentum and keep it compounding. Together, these steps create a flywheel effect—accelerating human progress and enterprise performance across all capabilities.
ALIGN
Surfacing misalignments slowing the business, clarifying goals & strategies driving path forward.
BUILD
Designing models that support business capabilities, strategies, users, and workflows
Connect
Implementing program, enabling the business to confidently navigate, connect and curate data
ADAPT & SCALE
Ensuring program agility and expansion through evolving needs and opportunities
Foundational Data Outcomes
Improved Data Reliability & Consistency
Broken Down Organizational Silos
Streamlined Data Flows & Processes
New Effective Data Governance
Getting Started: Our 30-Day Alignment Activator Program
Momentum starts the minute we initiate our process. Over 4 weeks of intensive research and workshops, we unite stakeholders to identify and resolve the information misalignments blocking enterprise performance. Then deliver a master IA strategy and roadmap to success.
Factor Fundamentals
Our approach is guided by four core principles.
INFORMATION FIRST
We see business through the lens of information—how language, data flows, and governance support the enterprise. Read More
THE HUMAN FACTOR
We are immersed in human behavior and how the mind and senses process information. Read More
CO-CREATION
We treat the process as a team sport, where strong foundations come from full engagement and shared ownership. Read More
FIFTEEN DEGREES
Every degree of expertise, hard work, and collaboration we put in, makes all the difference.
Scientific Precision & Nuance
Our scientific rigor and design synergy results in more precise, nuanced and pleasing design. Enhancing our client’s ability to navigate complexity with greater clarity and vision.
Demystification
We lift the fog of chaos and complexity on the subject, helping clients communicate clearly with all stakeholders—technical or not—avoiding the "black magic".
Openness, Courage & Candor
We listen carefully and cultivate a collaborative environment where transparency, courage, and candor fuel more efficiency and positive change.