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Proof of Value

Prove it works - real users, real data, a real number. Or: we have a prototype that works in a demo. Make it something we can actually put in front of users.

A working product slice tested against the important user, technical and business assumptions, with evidence for the next investment decision.

When it is relevant

A product or use case has been prioritised and you need stronger evidence of user value, technical viability and business value before committing to scale. Or you already have a prototype or working concept and need to determine what it will take to make it suitable for real users and real operating conditions.

When this is not the right engagement

The page must not imply that Windmill needs to rebuild or restart work produced elsewhere.

Experience, intelligence and control

Experience
Test the workflow with the people who will use, supervise or operate it.
Intelligence
Prove the important model, agent or system behaviour using representative conditions and data.
Control
Establish how quality will be evaluated and where human review, failure handling or escalation is required.

What the client receives

  • Working product or workflow slice
  • User or operator evidence
  • Technical feasibility and architecture decisions
  • Representative evaluation baseline
  • Known failure conditions and constraints
  • Value case and recommendation for the next stage
Engagement shape

How this engagement continues

Shape: Fixed or milestone-staged engagement

Duration: Typically 1.5-2 months

The next stage proceeds only where the evidence supports it. That may mean further iteration, Product Build & Scale, an internal client build, or stopping. Stopping is a valid outcome where the evidence does not support additional investment.

Discuss the work in front of you

Tell us about the initiative, product or operating question you are working on. We will route the conversation to the appropriate senior lead.