Observation • Analysis • Reporting

Clarity at altitude. Signals, not noise.

Stratus: Observation Group is a small, disciplined team focused on situational awareness— collecting what matters, reducing uncertainty, and delivering documentation you can act on.

Disciplined scope
Clear objectives, tight timelines, auditable output.
Evidence-first
We cite sources and preserve provenance.
Decision-ready
Outputs designed for briefings, not blogs.
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Typical engagement
10–20 business days • defined deliverables • weekly checkpoints • final report + appendix
Outputs
  • Executive brief (1–3 pages)
  • Findings matrix (claims ↔ evidence)
  • Risk & opportunity assessment
  • Source appendix + audit trail
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Capabilities

Structured observation work designed for organizations that need answers that hold up under review.

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Observation & Collection

Define collection requirements, map sources, and capture structured artifacts with provenance.

  • Source mapping & prioritization
  • Collection plans & checklists
  • Data integrity + chain-of-custody notes
Analysis & Synthesis

Turn raw inputs into decision-ready findings. Separate signals from artifacts, annotate assumptions.

  • Hypothesis + disconfirming checks
  • Timeline reconstruction
  • Risk, opportunity, and exposure review
Reporting & Briefing

Reports designed to be read under time constraints: clean structure, citations, and clear next steps.

  • Executive brief + appendix
  • Evidence matrix
  • Briefing decks upon request
Competitive & Market Recon

Map landscape, identify threats and adjacent opportunities, and validate what’s real.

  • Competitor capability dossiers
  • Procurement & partnership signals
  • Messaging + positioning audit
Due Diligence Support

Support for investment, partnership, and vendor decisions—structured, citeable, and reviewable.

  • Vendor assessment packs
  • Risk registers
  • Claims verification
Operational Documentation

SOPs, playbooks, and processes that survive handoffs—built for real operators, not slideware.

  • Runbooks + checklists
  • Decision logs
  • Audit-friendly structure

How engagements run

No mystery process. No vague “insights.” We define the question, collect with discipline, and produce output you can circulate.

01
Intake
Scope, constraints, success criteria, and deliverables.
02
Collection
Gather inputs; document provenance and assumptions.
03
Analysis
Synthesize into findings, risks, and actionable options.
04
Brief
Deliver report + appendix; optional live briefing.

Have an objective. Need clarity. Want documentation.

Send a short description of what you’re trying to understand. We’ll respond with next steps and a proposed scope.