The 3D Data Leadership
Framework Starter Pack
Your free introduction to the proven methodology that Fortune 500 executives use to transform data paralysis into strategic advantage in 90 days.
Welcome to Data Leadership That Actually Works
The $3.1M Question
Your organization generates terabytes of data daily. You've invested millions in tools. You have talented analysts.
Yet when critical decisions arrive—the ones determining whether your company thrives or merely survives—you're trapped in endless meetings demanding "just one more analysis."
The average cost: $3.1M annually in poor data decisions.
What You're About to Get
This starter pack gives you something most executives never get: A complete method to fix your first data problem in 2 weeks.
Not theory. Not concepts. An actual, step-by-step process you can start Monday morning that will:
- Reduce data debates by 40-60% (for one critical metric)
- Build organizational confidence in data
- Create a template you can replicate
- Generate your first quick win in 14 days
The 3D Data Leadership Framework
Why Most Data Initiatives Fail
Organizations try to fix everything simultaneously. They fail.
The 3D Framework succeeds because it's sequential: Fix Foundation first, then Velocity, then Clarity.
Your 2-Week Foundation Fix
Why This Works
Instead of trying to fix 20 metrics simultaneously (organizational chaos), you'll fix ONE metric completely. This:
- Creates a proven template you can replicate
- Builds confidence ("this actually works")
- Generates quick wins that fund further transformation
- Takes only 2 weeks of part-time effort
📅 WEEK 1: Identify & Diagnose
MONDAY: Find Your Debate Metric
Time: 30 minutes
Action: Email your top 5 executives:
"I'm conducting a 2-week experiment to reduce data debates. Please respond by EOD: What's the ONE metric you debate most in strategy meetings?"
Success: Get 5 responses
TUESDAY: Analyze Responses
Time: 1 hour
Action:
- Count mentions (e.g., "Revenue" mentioned 3 times = your metric)
- If tie, choose highest business impact
- Document the specific debate (e.g., "Marketing says $2.4M, Finance says $2.1M")
Deliverable: One-page: "Our Debate Metric is [X]. The conflict is [Y]."
WEDNESDAY: Trace the Source
Time: 2 hours
Action:
- Schedule 30-min with data owner
- Ask: "Walk me through where this number comes from"
- Document: System → Query → Calculation → Report
- Find where departments diverge
Deliverable: Data lineage diagram
THURSDAY: Map Conflicts
Time: 2 hours
Action:
- Interview each department using this metric (15-min calls)
- Ask: "What's YOUR definition? What's included/excluded?"
- Create comparison table showing variations
Deliverable: Conflict map
FRIDAY: Present Findings
Time: 1 hour
Action: Create 3-slide summary:
- Slide 1: "Here's our debate metric and why it matters"
- Slide 2: "Here's why we get different numbers"
- Slide 3: "Next week: Proposed solution"
Success: Email to execs, get "this makes sense" replies
📅 WEEK 2: Align & Implement
MONDAY: Propose Solution
Time: 2 hours
Action: Create one-page proposal:
- Recommended definition (choose ONE everyone will use)
- Rationale (why this definition)
- What changes for each department
- Timeline
Criteria: (1) Aligns with business decisions, (2) Easy to audit, (3) Matches financial reporting
TUESDAY: Get Agreement
Time: 30-min meeting
Action:
- 30-min alignment call with stakeholders
- Present proposal
- Address objections in real-time
- Get commitment: "We will use this definition"
Success: 100% sign-off documented in email
WED-THU: Implement
Time: 4-6 hours
Action:
- Work with data team to update reports
- Add clear label: "Source: [System], Definition: [X], Updated: [Date]"
- Update dashboards to single source
- Archive old conflicting reports
Deliverable: Updated reports with single source
FRIDAY: Validate
Time: 2 hours
Action:
- Test: Ask 3 people "What was last month's [metric]?"
- Verify they all give same answer
- Send victory email: "We fixed [Metric]. Here's what changed."
Success: 100% answer accuracy
Total Time Investment
Week 1: 6.5 hours (1.3 hours/day)
Week 2: 9 hours (1.8 hours/day)
Total: 15.5 hours to fix your first metric
Result: Template you can use to fix 19 more metrics (or train teams to do it simultaneously)
Quick Assessment: Where Are You?
FOUNDATION Assessment
Rate each statement 1-5 (1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree):
□ All executives cite the same revenue number when asked
□ Our reports clearly show data source and definition
□ Meetings focus on decisions, not debating data accuracy
□ We have a single source of truth for each key metric
□ Data teams spend <20% of time on ad-hoc "validate this" requests
Your Score: ___ / 25
- 20-25: Foundation is strong (move to Velocity)
- 15-19: Foundation is acceptable (can work on both)
- 10-14: Foundation is weak (start with 2-week fix)
- <10: Foundation is broken (critical priority)
VELOCITY Assessment
Rate each statement 1-5:
□ Operational decisions (<$50K impact) take <48 hours
□ We have clear authority levels for different decision types
□ Dashboards auto-flag decisions requiring action
□ We compete on speed, not just accuracy
□ Teams make confident decisions with 80% data rather than waiting for 100%
Your Score: ___ / 25
- 20-25: Velocity is optimized
- 15-19: Velocity is good
- 10-14: Velocity is slow (competitive risk)
- <10: Velocity is broken (losing to competition)
CLARITY Assessment
Rate each statement 1-5:
□ Every employee can name our top 3 company metrics
□ All departments optimize toward the same North Star
□ Our strategy is clear enough that a new exec could explain it in 2 minutes
□ Departmental metrics cascade logically from company goals
□ We rarely have "siloed optimization" conflicts
Your Score: ___ / 25
- 20-25: Clarity is excellent
- 15-19: Clarity is adequate
- 10-14: Clarity is poor (strategy drift)
- <10: Clarity is absent (chaos mode)
Your Next Step Based on Scores
If Foundation <15: Use the 2-week fix method above. Fix 1 metric this month.
If Foundation 15-19: You can work on Foundation + Velocity simultaneously.
If Foundation >19: Move to Velocity, then Clarity.
To get complete implementation guides for Velocity + Clarity: Get the full playbook.
What's in the Complete Playbook
📚 Complete 90-Day System
| What You Got (Free) | What's in the Playbook ($197) |
|---|---|
| 2-week method for 1 metric | Parallel method to fix 20 metrics in 8 weeks • Team assignment matrix • Progress tracking dashboard • Conflict resolution protocols |
| Understanding of Velocity concept | Complete Velocity implementation • Decision matrices (Tiers 1-3) • Approval thresholds by decision type • Automation protocols • 30-day velocity acceleration plan |
| Clarity diagnostic questions | Full Clarity alignment system • North Star workshop templates • Cascading goal frameworks • Meeting restructure guides • Performance system updates |
| 3D Framework overview | Industry-specific implementation • Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing • Higher Education, Professional Services, Nonprofit • Sector-specific compliance requirements |
| Basic assessment | Executive assessment system • Interactive scoring with benchmarks • Personalized recommendations • Progress tracking over time • Downloadable reports |
| - | Board presentation templates • 3 versions (initial, progress, results) • Budget justification models • ROI calculation spreadsheets |
| - | Day-by-day roadmap (Days 1-90) • Daily actions for Weeks 1-2 • Weekly actions for Weeks 3-13 • Specific deliverables and success metrics |
What Executives Actually Achieve
Jennifer M.
SVP Strategy, Fortune 500 Retailer
Industry: Retail | 50,000+ employees
Before vs. After 3D Implementation
| Metric | Before 3D | After 3D (90 days) | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Cycle Time | 18.3 days | 2.4 days | 7.6x faster |
| Executive Confidence | 54% | 89% | +35 points |
| Strategic Initiatives/Quarter | 3 | 8 | +167% |
| Meeting Time on Data Debates | 40% | 5% | -87.5% |
The ROI Math
Investment: $197 for playbook
Average Return (Q1): $2.3M in value creation
ROI: 11,675%
Payback Period: Week 3-4 (first metric fixed)
How value is created:
- Faster decisions = capture opportunities competitors miss ($800K avg)
- Reduced meeting waste = recovered leadership time ($400K equiv)
- Better decisions = avoid costly mistakes ($600K avg)
- Improved execution = faster time-to-market ($500K avg)
Your Decision
Here's Where You Are Right Now
✅ What you have:
- Complete 2-week method to fix your first metric
- Understanding of the 3D Framework
- Proven template that works
- A path to transformation
❌ What you don't have:
- Method to scale beyond 1 metric
- Velocity decision frameworks
- Clarity alignment system
- Complete 90-day roadmap
- Industry-specific guides
Two Paths Forward
PATH 1: DIY
Use what you learned here
- Fix 1 metric every 2 weeks
- Figure out Velocity on your own
- Build Clarity framework from scratch
Timeline: 12-18 months to full 3D
Cost: $0 (just your time)
Risk: Competitors move faster
PATH 2: PLAYBOOK
Get the complete system
- Fix 20 metrics in 8 weeks (parallel)
- Implement Velocity in 30 days
- Achieve Clarity in 30 days
Timeline: 90 days to full 3D
Cost: $197 one-time
Gain: 9-15 month advantage
Get the Complete 3D Data Leadership Playbook
Everything you need to transform in 90 days
✅ What You Get:
- Complete 90-day roadmap (Days 1-90)
- Parallel implementation method
- All 3 decision matrices (Velocity)
- North Star alignment system (Clarity)
- 6 industry-specific guides
- Board presentation templates
- ROI calculator spreadsheet
- Executive assessment tools
- 25+ ready-to-use templates
- Case studies & examples
💰 90-Day ROI Guarantee: If it doesn't pay for itself in 90 days, we'll work with you 1:1 until it does.
⏰ Instant Access: Digital playbook + all templates delivered immediately
🎯 Limited Time: Only 25 Q1 2025 implementation cohort spots available
Not ready yet?
That's okay. Use the 2-week method you learned here. Come back when you're ready to scale.
Or Book a Free Strategy Call