Understand
Confirm the intended outcome, existing work and the responsible Nation lead.
How we work
A clear assignment with defined responsibilities.
Start with one priority, one Nation lead and an agreed result. Then decide what should happen next.
THE ENGAGEMENT
From the initial discussion to the next decision.
We agree on the work, access, responsibilities and fees before an assignment begins.
Agree
Define the deliverables, fees, access, responsibilities and approval process.
Assess
Review documents, compare options and identify missing evidence.
Recommend
Explain economics, risks, alternatives and recommended next steps.
Support
Coordinate approved assignments and maintain progress reporting within the mandate.
Review
Assess completed work, benefits and outstanding requirements.
FIRST ASSIGNMENT OPTIONS
Choose the priority your Nation needs to assess.
The Nation selects the first assignment. Scope, specialist needs and fees are agreed before work begins.
A FOCUSED STARTDays 1–10 Days 11–30 Days 31–60 Days 61–90
A proposed first 90 days.
Define the assignment
Agree confidentiality, Nation lead, scope, fee and decision date. Select the first priority.
Develop the findings
Review current systems or opportunity records. Clarify requirements, assumptions and missing evidence.
Complete approved work
Present a scoped cloud options brief or commercial decision brief, supported by the available evidence and agreed next actions.
Review the result
Review accepted outputs, actual costs, benefit and capacity. Continue, revise or conclude.
A proposed sequence, agreed for each assignment. Time-sensitive decisions may use a shorter schedule; records and approvals determine timing.
WHAT YOUR TEAM RECEIVES
Useful work your leadership can act on.
Commercial decision brief
Evidence, options, assumptions, risks and a recommendation for leadership.
Proposal comparison
Comparable scope, costs, exclusions and terms for the firms under consideration.
Priority and action register
The assignment, responsible people, decisions, deadlines and outstanding information.
Progress and exception report
Completed work, actual costs, unresolved commitments and decisions requiring attention. A weekly coordination meeting and monthly written update can be agreed in the work plan.
Data sovereignty options brief
Priority information, governance and access requirements, AWS options, specialist responsibilities and a scoped implementation plan.
TRANSPARENCYClear roles.
Clear roles.
Informed Nation choice.
How are fees agreed?
A monthly retainer or fixed assignment fee covers defined work and capacity. Deliverables, availability, payment timing and review or termination terms are agreed in writing before work begins. Transaction commissions or success fees require a written mandate defining the payer, amount or rate, earning event and retainer treatment. Product supply and specialist services have separate terms.
How are cloud implementation and support charged?
The initial assessment is a defined advisory assignment. Technical implementation, AWS consumption, migration, training and ongoing support are separately scoped and priced. Agree the responsible provider, account administration, budget, support arrangements and exit requirements before any commitment.
What if another agreement already covers the work?
Identify existing fee coverage before starting. Agree scope exclusions or a fee credit where appropriate, so the engagement is clear about what is being charged.
How much capacity is available?
We begin with one substantive assignment. A second depends on agreed priorities and available capacity. The work plan defines review workload, meetings, response arrangements and site visits. Specialist availability, scope and fees are confirmed before commitment.
How are commercial interests handled?
Relevant ownership interests, supplier commissions and referral payments are disclosed before an affected recommendation. An interested review is not represented as independent.
Who makes the decisions?
The Nation sets its priorities and approves commitments and provider appointments. Umbrella works within the agreed authority. Specialist firms remain responsible for their own work.
How do related companies participate?
Under separate contracts, fees and responsibilities. The assignment identifies the provider and relevant commercial interests.
How is confidential information shared?
Begin with a brief overview. Agree confidentiality terms, access and the purpose of sharing before providing sensitive records. System access and cloud credentials are arranged separately through an approved process. The Nation’s information is used according to the agreed requirements.
Start with one priority.
Tell us what your Nation is considering, what work already exists and when a decision is needed.