Our Engagement Philosophy
C‑suite leaders engage Bennett Data Science for one reason: measurable business impact delivered with minimal friction.
We operate as a long‑term strategic partner—closer to a trusted physician than a one‑and‑done vendor—diagnosing root causes, prescribing the right analytics or AI intervention, and staying alongside your team to ensure sustained health and growth.
The Bennett Engagement Model
Phase
Your Experience
Key Executive Deliverables
Discovery & Value Alignment
Rapid workshops with sponsors and domain leads
• Business‑case brief (ROI storyboard, success KPIs)
• Data & readiness audit
• Data & readiness audit
Road‑map & Governance Setup
Joint prioritization of quick wins vs. strategic builds; cadence and escalation paths defined
• 12‑ to 24‑month AI roadmap
• Executive steering‑committee charter
• Executive steering‑committee charter
Solution Design & Prototype
User stories + technical architecture scoped in parallel; early prototype proves value in < 30 days
• Signed design spec & T‑shirt‑size budget
• Prototype demo with initial KPI lift
• Prototype demo with initial KPI lift
Build & Embed
Iterative sprints; your SMEs and Bennett team work side‑by‑side; change‑management plan executed
• Production‑grade solution
• Adoption toolkit (training, playbooks)
• Adoption toolkit (training, playbooks)
Operationalize & Scale
Continuous monitoring, retraining, and enhancement; shift from project to program ownership
• Quarterly impact reports
• ROI “runway” benchmarks for expansion
• ROI “runway” benchmarks for expansion
Engagement length: 6-12 weeks (pilot) → multi‑year (strategic program)
Commercial model: Fixed‑price pilots, then monthly retainers or outcome‑based pricing—structured to ensure alignment, transparency, and predictable OPEX.
What Executives Value in Our Partnerships
- Speed to First Value – Functional prototype in 30 days or less.
- Transparent Economics – Clear ROI targets; cost‑to‑benefit tracked in Executive Dashboard.
- Embedded Expertise – Our data scientists sit with your teams; knowledge transfer is mandatory, not optional.
- Regulator & Board Readiness – Lineage, audit logs, model‑risk documentation produced as we build.
- Scalability by Design – Architectures built to onboard new business units without re‑engineering.
Governance & Communication
- Executive Steering Committee – Monthly 30‑minute review on ROI metrics, risks, and next bets.
- Weekly Squad Syncs – Cross‑functional stand‑ups keep delivery on track and remove blockers fast.
- Live Impact Dashboards – CFO, COO, and CIO see up‑to‑date KPIs, adoption, and cost savings at a glance.
- Risk Escalation SLA – 24‑hour response on any blocker that threatens timeline or compliance.
Measuring Success
Metric Category
Typical KPI Targets
Financial
EBITDA lift, cost‑of‑goods reduction, working‑capital release
Operational
Cycle‑time compression, throughput increases, error‑rate decline
Adoption
Active users, model‑driven decisions per week, dashboard views
Risk
Incident frequency, false‑positive/negative rates, audit findings
Strategic
New revenue streams unlocked, market‑share gains, AI maturity index
Impact is reported quarterly and tied directly to board‑level objectives
Collaboration Principles
- Business‑First, Tech‑Second – Every line of code must trace to a P&L objective.
- Radical Transparency – Shared Slack/Teams channels, open sprint boards, candid progress metrics.
- Talent Amplification – We upskill your teams so dependency decreases over time.
- Security & Compliance by Default – Zero‑trust architectures, SOC‑2‑aligned processes, explainable models.
- Iterate, Validate, Scale – Prove, then grow—never the reverse.
Executive References & Proof Points
Blackstone‑Backed Infrastructure Group
50 % risk reduction, 4× ROI in 6 months
Unilever
Prestige
90 % analyst time on reporting; single KPI framework across two continents
Nordstrom’s
Trunk Club
15 % upsell lift; model deployment cycle cut from 6 months to 1 week
Discover What’s Possible
Ready to translate AI into earnings‑per‑share? Schedule a Strategic Briefing with Bennett Data Science and see how we deliver 3–5× ROI engagements for enterprise clients.