How D3 Engages After Clarity Exists
D3 does not start with services.
We start with clarity — about where decision friction lives, why it exists, and what actually matters next.
Our services are designed to act on that clarity, not replace it.
Our Engagement Model
Every D3 engagement follows the same logic:
- Clarity first — understand how decisions, systems, and ownership interact today
- Action second — apply effort only where it removes real constraints
- Depth only when earned — expand scope when outcomes justify it
This keeps work focused and prevents solution‑shopping.
Service Layers
Rather than fixed packages, D3 operates across service layers that align to how work actually unfolds after a Diagnostic.
Advisory
Strategic guidance grounded in the IT Cohesion framework.
Advisory can stand alone and is often used when decisions need structure, prioritization, or validation – not execution.
Typical outcomes:
- Clear decision ownership
- Prioritized remediation paths
- Reduced escalation and debate
Typical investment (project‑based): Most Advisory engagements are fixed‑fee and fall between $1,500 and $8,500, depending on scope and duration
Build
Most Diagnostics identify material cohesion gaps that must be addressed before alignment can be maintained.
Build is the time‑bound remediation phase used to close those gaps and remove known constraints.
Typical outcomes:
- Closed cohesion gaps
- Simplified environments
- Reduced operational drag
Typical investment (time‑bound):
Build is a transition phase and uses Stewardship-Scale recurring rates plus a separate remediation line item scoped from Diagnostic findings. Remediation is fixed‑fee and designed to be temporary.
When remediation is complete, the engagement graduates to Stewardship and the remediation line drops off – the monthly bill decreases.
Stewardship
Once material gaps are resolved, Stewardship maintains alignment over time as the business evolves.
Stewardship is the steady‑state engagement where systems, vendors, and decisions stay cohesive.
Typical outcomes:
- Fewer surprises
- Controlled risk
- Consistent decision flow
Typical investment (monthly):
Stewardship is priced by user band and tier and generally ranges from $3,000–$12,000 per month. Scale and Command reflect different levels of strategic leadership depth based on business complexity and risk.
What We Don’t Do
To protect focus and outcomes, D3 does not:
- Sell tools without diagnosis
- Take over responsibility without authority
- Operate as a ticket‑based help desk
If that’s what you’re looking for, we’re not the right partner.
How Engagements Expand (When Appropriate)
Some teams work with D3 briefly.
Others engage over longer periods.
Expansion only happens when:
- The Diagnostic shows additional constraints worth addressing
- The cost of inaction is clear
- There is agreement on ownership and outcomes
No upsell paths are assumed.
Pricing Context
Pricing follows diagnosis. Exact scope and final investment are determined after the Diagnostic, because cost is driven by what needs to change — not by pre‑set packages.
Deciding What Makes Sense for You
If you’re trying to decide whether D3 is the right partner, the Diagnostic is where that decision becomes clear.
It replaces speculation with evidence.