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Assessment & Scoring

Evidence-based evaluation. Clear scoring. Actionable priorities.

Kata's methodology is not a simple questionnaire. We combine interviews, documents, operational observation, and expert judgment in a structured framework to produce rigorous, explainable results that drive action.

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1. What Is a Kata Assessment?

What Is a Kata Assessment?

A Kata Assessment is a structured diagnostic framework β€” not a simple survey. It captures quantitative data, qualitative insights, and real-world validation to produce reliable, comparable, and actionable results.

We integrate four sources of evidence to build a complete, unbiased view of your organization.

1.Management Interviews
2.Documents & Evidence
3.On-site Observation
4.Expert Review
Kata Assessment Engine
Structured framework Β· Question weighting Β· Expert calibration
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How Interviews, Documents and Field Observation Are Combined

InterviewCollect insights from structured interviews with key stakeholders.
Evidence ValidationReview documents and data to validate claims and context.
Observation NotesRecord on-site observations and operational realities.
Score ReviewExpert's score responses with evidence links and rationale.
Priority SettingMap results to the matrix and define priority actions.
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Question Types

1-5
Maturity Scale Questions
Measure maturity on a 1-5 point scale.
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Numeric Data Questions
Capture quantitative data and metrics.
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Evidence / Document Questions
Require supporting documents or file.
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Open-ended Management Questions
Capture qualitative insights in depth.
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How Scoring Works

Scores are built in layers to ensure consistency and comparability.

Question ScoreEach answer is scored based on response and evidence.
Weighted Area ScoreScores are weighted by impact and importance.
Sub-Domain ScoreArea scores roll up into domain scores.
Overall Development ScoreSub-domain scores combine into the overall development score.
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Risk, Potential and Urgency Matrix

Low Urgency
High Urgency
High Potential
High Potential, Low Urgency
Strategic opportunity
High Potential, High Urgency
Priority action zone
Low Potential
Low Potential, Low Urgency
Lower priority
Low Potential, High Urgency
Quick fix or mitigate
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How a Score Is Explained

Digital Maturity
Overall Development Score
3.2/ 5
Medium
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Evidence Used
14 interviews, 22 documents, 8 observations
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Key Observations
Data foundation and analytics need strengthening; process automation is emerging.
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Main Implications
Growth is constrained by data quality and integration gaps.
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Suggested Next Step
Prioritize data governance and build a data integration roadmap.
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Example Assessment Questions

Maturity Scale QuestionHow mature is your organization's data governance framework?
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Numeric QuestionWhat percentage of processes are currently automated?
Evidence QuestionPlease provide the most recent organizational chart.
Open-ended QuestionWhat are the top three barriers to your organization's digital transformation?

These are representative samples only. Actual assessment questions are more comprehensive.

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What We Do Not Disclose Publicly

To protect the integrity and accuracy of our methodology, we do not publish the following:

πŸ”’Full 80-question assessment
πŸ”’Exact algorithmic weights
πŸ”’Complete trigger thresholds
πŸ”’Internal quality-control rules

These elements are part of Kata Partners' intellectual property. We disclose enough to build trust β€” not to expose the full methodology.

Turn evidence into action.

Request a Kata Assessment and get a clear view of where you are β€” and where to go next.

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