Quarterly Execution Cycle
Our Methodology
A disciplined operating model for delivering measurable business value with technology, AI, and execution intelligence — every 90 days.
Contact UsEliminates Transformation Risk
Progress is proven every quarter — not promised over years
Prevents Over-Platforming
Systems are built only when value is demonstrated.
Integrates Humans, Systems, and Intelligence
Adoption and behavior change are designed in from day one.
Scales What Works — and Stops What Doesn’t
No sunk-cost fallacy. Evidence governs decisions.
Builds Long-Term Capability
Clients increasingly run QxC themselves, with Zero Fog as an accelerator
What is the Quarterly Execution Cycle (QxC)?
The Quarterly Execution Cycle (QxC) is Zero Fog’s delivery and operating model for turning strategy, technology, and AI into real execution outcomes — quickly, safely, and repeatably.
QxC is designed to work across three execution contexts:
• Diagnostic clarity and sensemaking
• Custom execution systems for known, bounded problems
• Scaled operating model and platform enablement
In all cases, QxC ensures that value is proven before scale is assumed.
The QxC Framework (90-Day Cycle)
Each QxC runs on a disciplined 12-week cadence with five integrated stages.
- Purpose:
- Establish execution truth and focus.
What we do: - • Assess workflows, decision loops, and execution friction
• Map current-state processes and value drivers
• Identify automation, AI, and systemization opportunities
• Select 2–4 high-value initiatives for the quarter
- Outputs:
- • Prioritized Quarterly Execution Portfolio
• Clear success metrics and value hypotheses
• Systemization recommendation (targeted system vs. scale path)
- Purpose:
- Design solutions that are executable, adoptable, and measurable.
- What we do:
- • Redesign workflows end-to-end using Zero Fog’s human-centered design principles
• Define system boundaries, architecture, and data needs
• Specify AI, automation, and intelligence components where they matter
• Design change, adoption, and governance mechanisms
- Outputs:
- • Future-state workflow designs
• Execution system or solution blueprint
• KPI and value measurement plan
- Purpose:
- Turn design into reality — fast.
- What we do:
- • Build targeted execution systems, MVPs, or automation solutions
• Integrate technology, data, AI, and operating rhythms
• Pilot with real users in live environments
• Measure productivity, quality, adoption, and value
- Outputs:
- • Live solution or execution system
• Pilot results and quantified impact
• Refined design based on real usage
- Purpose:
- Decide what happens next — based on evidence.
- What we do (intentionally choose one path):
- • Scale: Expand what works across teams, functions, or the enterprise
• Integrate: Embed into existing BAU systems and operating models
• Contain: Keep the system purpose-built and bounded where appropriate
- Outputs:
- • Scaled solution or stable custom execution system
• Updated operating processes and roles
• Adoption and sustainability metrics
- Purpose:
- Lock in learning and guide the next cycle.
- What we do:
- • Compare outcomes vs. baselines and hypotheses
• Capture insights on execution, adoption, and value creation
• Reprioritize the next Quarterly Execution Portfolio
- Outputs:
- • Quarterly Value Realization Report
• Clear decision on next-cycle focus
• Updated execution roadmap
The QxC Promise
Every 90 days, clients receive:
- Clear execution truth
- Working solutions in production or pilot
- Measured business impact
- A prioritized roadmap for the next cycle