Decision lab · 25 min
Build, buy or platform-enable?
Decide how to solve a repeated capability without hiding strategic constraints.
Scenario
Six teams need policy-compliant workflow automation. A vendor can launch in three months but creates data residency concerns. Building centrally takes nine months. Teams have already created five incompatible local tools.
Which path do you fund and why?
Choose your recommendation
Working artifact
Capability sourcing memo
Compare time, differentiation, compliance, exit cost and long-term ownership for every option.
CAPABILITY / STRATEGIC DIFFERENTIATION / TIME-TO-VALUE / COMPLIANCE / INTEGRATION / EXIT COST / OPERATING OWNER / RECOMMENDATION / REVIEW TRIGGER