Exercise 1

Expertise Inventory

30 minutes The Architect's Shift
AeroAssure Example
EX 1 Expertise Inventory
30 minutes
DomainYrsClients / ProjectsKey CredentialsFrameworks DevelopedQuantified Results
AS9100D Quality Management Systems17+50+ aerospace suppliers (Tier 2 & Tier 3)AS9100D Lead Auditor certified4-phase recovery methodology; 178-process QMS architectureMajor findings per audit reduced from 5–8 to 0–1 across 30+ engagements
Supplier Recovery Programs1230+ recovery engagements90-day recovery methodology creatorPhase-gate recovery OS with exit criteria; KPI ScorecardAverage recovery: 90 days to full certification
CAPA Management & Root Cause Analysis17+Hundreds of CAPAs across 50+ suppliersCustom 5-phase CAPA framework; 5-Why, Fishbone, 8DCAPA triage decision tree; automated recurrence detectionCAPA closure rate: ~40% → 90%+; resolution time cut 60%
Internal & External Auditing17+100+ audits conductedAS9100D, NADCAP audit support250+ expert audit question bank; 8 assessment templatesZero major findings in post-recovery surveillance audits
Aerospace Special Processes1020+ NADCAP-related engagementsNADCAP audit support; FAA/EASA knowledgeSpecial process documentation system; flowdown trackingSuccessful NADCAP prep for heat treat, NDT, welding
Observations

James's domains overlap significantly — CAPA management, auditing, and supplier recovery are interconnected. This overlap became the foundation for an integrated platform rather than point solutions. His 15+ years across every domain gave him the credibility to build a comprehensive system.

Key Insights

The deepest expertise (AS9100D QMS + Supplier Recovery) aligned perfectly with the highest market pain. James didn't need to choose — his domains stacked. The 178-process architecture and 250+ audit questions became core product assets, not just consulting deliverables.

Your Turn
EX 1 Expertise Inventory
30 minutes

List every professional domain you've worked in for 5+ years. For each domain, capture years, clients, credentials, frameworks, and results. Aim for 3–5 domains minimum.

DomainYrsClients / ProjectsKey CredentialsFrameworks DevelopedQuantified Results
Observations
Key Insights