Comparison
Three lenses we use internally when scoping work. Highlighted column is the default starting point for SaaS scale-ups.
| Capability | Stabilise track | Accelerate track | Recover track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary pain | Flaky automation signals | Slow lead times with decent reliability | Recent high-impact incident |
| Typical duration | 2–3 weeks | 3–4 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Artifacts | Heatmaps, activity logs | Runbooks, rehearsal scripts | Timeline reconstructions |
| Best for | Platform foundations | Product-led startups scaling delivery | Post-incident trust rebuilding |
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