inTarg Platform Personas

Strategic User Profiles

Comprehensive persona framework driving product development, marketing strategy, sales approach, and investment decisions for the inTarg - Assessment Platform

Persona Overview & Strategic Framework

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6 Strategic Personas Aligned with inTarg Business Model & Pricing Tiers

Primary Personas (4)

Core revenue drivers aligned with freemium-to-premium pricing model

  • Tactical Implementer
  • Domain Champion
  • Strategic Orchestrator
  • Service Enabler

Secondary Personas (2)

Specialized segments with distinct value propositions

  • Compliance Guardian
  • Growth Accelerator

Implementation Strategy

Phased approach over 3 years

  • Year 1: Foundation
  • Year 2: Enterprise
  • Year 3: Channel
Business Impact
  • Product development prioritisation
  • Marketing channel optimisation
  • Sales approach refinement
  • Pricing strategy validation
  • Partnership strategy alignment
Key Differentiators
  • SMB-focused transformation approach
  • Platform-first scalable solutions
  • Measurable outcome orientation
  • AI-powered advisory integration
  • Partnership ecosystem enablement

Primary Persona 1: The Tactical Implementer

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Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Product Owner / Delivery Lead

Context: Needs point-in-time assessment for immediate project decisions. Timeline pressure requires results within 2-4 weeks.

Authority: Influences decisions but rarely has direct budget authority

50-300
Company Size
5-8 years
Experience
8-25
Team Size
Base Camp/Explorer
Target Tier

Key Pain Points

  • No budget for full consulting engagement
  • Know something's wrong but can't articulate solutions
  • Need concrete evidence for management
  • Framework confusion - which standard applies?
  • Single domain focus but issues span multiple areas

Primary Goals

  • Validate current state and identify quick wins
  • Demonstrate competence and problem-solving
  • Improve team performance and delivery
  • Gain credibility with senior leadership

inTarg Value Proposition

"Professional-grade assessments without the consulting fees"

Single-domain assessment with actionable insights, clear upgrade path, and immediate implementation guidance.

Success Metric: Clear action items and quick wins identified within first assessment

Primary Persona 2: The Domain Champion

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Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

GM Data & Analytics

Context: Maintaining domain excellence while proving business value. Quarterly reporting cycles with annual strategic planning.

Authority: Direct budget authority up to AU$50K, influence on larger decisions

200-800
Company Size
10-15 years
Experience
25-75
Team Size
Explorer/Guide
Target Tier

Key Pain Points

  • Inconsistent maturity assessment approaches
  • Assessment projects consume 20% of team time
  • Consultant deliverables become stale quickly
  • Every vendor has different maturity models
  • Board wants simple metrics, reality is complex
  • No industry peer comparison visibility

Primary Goals

  • Establish domain as competitive advantage
  • Implement consistent improvement processes
  • Build reputation as transformation leader
  • Demonstrate clear ROI from investments

inTarg Value Proposition

"Transform assessment overhead into strategic advantage"

Consistent assessment framework with trend analysis, peer benchmarking, and AI-powered advisory guidance.

Success Metric: Measurable maturity improvements quarter-over-quarter

Primary Persona 3: The Strategic Orchestrator

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Jennifer Thompson

Jennifer Thompson

Chief Strategy Officer

Context: Orchestrating enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. 3-5 year strategic horizons with quarterly milestones.

Authority: Budget owner for strategic initiatives (AU$500K+)

500+
Company Size
15+ years
Experience
Enterprise
Team Size
Guide/Sherpa
Target Tier

Key Pain Points

  • 15+ different improvement initiatives running
  • Can't see forest for trees - visibility gaps
  • Resource allocation optimisation challenges
  • Board wants simple answers to complex questions
  • Teams working in silos on connected problems
  • Spending millions but struggling to prove value

Primary Goals

  • Drive sustainable competitive advantage
  • Optimise resource allocation across initiatives
  • Provide clear progress visibility to board
  • Leave organisation fundamentally stronger

inTarg Value Proposition

"Transform transformation from cost centre to competitive advantage"

Enterprise-wide transformation orchestration with cross-tower visibility, ROI tracking, and predictive insights.

Success Metric: Measurable business outcomes and transformation velocity

Primary Persona 4: The Service Enabler

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David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

Managing Partner, Digital Transformation

Context: Differentiating services while scaling delivery capability. Project-based consulting with recurring relationships.

Authority: Practice P&L responsibility and client relationship ownership

20-200
Practice Size
12-20 years
Experience
Consultants
Team Type
Partner Program
Engagement Model

Key Pain Points

  • Clients see assessment as commodity service
  • Every assessment requires senior consultant time
  • Different teams use different frameworks
  • Clients want immediate insights at consulting prices
  • Hard to differentiate similar service offerings
  • Can't scale quality expertise across domains

Primary Goals

  • Increase practice profitability and scale
  • Deliver superior client value
  • Establish transformation thought leadership
  • Build sustainable competitive moats

inTarg Value Proposition

"Elevate your transformation practice with enterprise-grade tools"

Standardised assessment methodology with quality assurance, white-label capabilities, and revenue sharing opportunities.

Success Metric: Increased client satisfaction and engagement profitability

Secondary Persona 1: The Compliance Guardian

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Rachel Park

Rachel Park

Risk & Compliance Director

Context: Managing enterprise risk and regulatory compliance across highly regulated industries. Continuous monitoring with periodic deep assessments.

Authority: Direct authority over compliance budget and risk management processes

100M+
Company Size
8-15 years
Experience
10-30
Team Size
Explorer/Guide
Target Tier

Key Pain Points

  • Multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks
  • Manual compliance status tracking processes
  • Resource-intensive audit preparation
  • Difficulty demonstrating control effectiveness
  • Board requires regular risk reporting
  • Cross-domain risk visibility challenges

Primary Goals

  • Demonstrate compliance with industry standards
  • Track control effectiveness across domains
  • Provide audit evidence and documentation
  • Maintain comprehensive risk dashboard

inTarg Value Proposition

"Transform compliance from overhead to competitive advantage"

Standardised frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements, complete audit trails, and automated compliance reporting.

Success Metric: Reduced audit preparation time and improved compliance ratings

Secondary Persona 2: The Growth Accelerator

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Tom Chen

Tom Chen

VP Strategy (Scale-up)

Context: Scaling operations and systems to support rapid growth (50%+ annually). Limited bandwidth for strategic planning due to growth demands.

Authority: Strategic decision maker with growth investment authority

10-50M
Company Size
6-12 years
Experience
15-50
Team Size
Explorer/Guide
Target Tier

Key Pain Points

  • Rapid growth outpacing operational capabilities
  • Limited time for strategic planning and assessment
  • Uncertainty about resource investment priorities
  • Investor pressure for operational maturity
  • Risk of growth stalling due to constraints
  • Need quick wins without disrupting momentum

Primary Goals

  • Assess capability to support planned expansion
  • Identify operational constraints limiting scale
  • Determine optimal resource investment priorities
  • Demonstrate operational maturity to investors

inTarg Value Proposition

"Scale smart with data-driven operational insights"

Rapid insights without disrupting growth momentum. Growth-specific maturity frameworks with resource optimisation guidance.

Success Metric: Operational bottlenecks identified and resolved within 60 days

Product Development Priorities by Persona

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Phased Development Strategy Aligned with Business Model & Revenue Goals
MVP
Foundation Features
Focus: Tactical Implementer

• Simple assessment interface
• PDF export capability
• Basic benchmarking
• Freemium entry point
V2
Scale Features
Focus: Domain Champion

• Trend tracking
• Peer benchmarking
• AI advisory integration
• Subscription tiers
V3
Enterprise Features
Focus: Strategic Orchestrator

• Cross-tower analytics
• ROI measurement
• Executive dashboards
• Advisory services
Phase 1: Essential Features
  • Single-domain assessments (6 transformation towers)
  • Basic AI recommendations
  • PDF export and sharing
  • User registration and authentication
  • Mobile-responsive interface
  • Basic analytics and progress tracking
Phase 2: Strategic Features
  • Multi-domain visibility and correlation
  • Advanced AI advisory with contextual guidance
  • Collaboration Service Macro/Widget integration library
  • Team collaboration features
  • Integration APIs
  • White-label capabilities for partners

Marketing & Sales Strategy by Persona

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Digital-First Approach

Target: Tactical Implementer & Domain Champion

  • Content marketing & SEO
  • LinkedIn & social media
  • Email nurture campaigns
  • Webinars & thought leadership
  • Industry forum engagement

Consultative Selling

Target: Strategic Orchestrator & Service Enabler

  • Executive briefings
  • Custom ROI demonstrations
  • Pilot program offerings
  • C-suite relationship building
  • Strategic partnership development

Channel Strategy

Target: All personas via partners

  • Marketplace distribution
  • System integrator partnerships
  • Industry association alliances
  • Accounting firm channel programme
  • Technology vendor integrations
Key Messaging by Persona
  • Tactical Implementer: "Professional assessments without consulting fees"
  • Domain Champion: "Transform assessment overhead into strategic advantage"
  • Strategic Orchestrator: "Transform transformation from cost to competitive advantage"
  • Service Enabler: "Elevate your practice with enterprise-grade tools"
  • Compliance Guardian: "Transform compliance from overhead to advantage"
  • Growth Accelerator: "Scale smart with data-driven insights"
Content Strategy Focus
  • Domain-specific thought leadership
  • Transformation case studies and ROI examples
  • Industry benchmark reports
  • How-to guides and template libraries
  • Partner enablement materials
  • Executive briefing documents

Pricing Strategy & Persona Alignment

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Freemium-to-Premium Model Perfectly Aligned with Persona Journey & Value Realisation

Base Camp (Free)

Target: Tactical Implementer

  • 1 assessment per quarter
  • 14-day history
  • Limited features
  • Single user
  • Goal: Conversion to paid tier

Explorer

Target: Domain Champion (Entry)

  • Unlimited assessments
  • Full assessment history
  • Basic analytics
  • 1 user
  • Goal: Establish value

Guide

Target: Domain Champion (Core)

  • Organisation management
  • Up to 5 users
  • Role-based dashboards
  • Advanced analytics
  • Goal: Scale engagement

Sherpa (Enterprise)

Target: Strategic Orchestrator

  • Dedicated advisor
  • Custom assessment scoring
  • Private instance
  • White-glove onboarding
  • Roadmap co-creation
  • Goal: Enterprise transformation

Partner Program

Target: Service Enabler

  • White-label capabilities
  • Multi-client management
  • Revenue sharing model
  • Dedicated partner support
  • Co-selling opportunities
  • Goal: Channel scale

Partner Program Revenue Model

Service Enabler Focus: Revenue sharing on client subscriptions plus white-label capabilities and partner success management aligned with inTarg subscription tiers.

Value Creation: Enables partners to offer standardised, high-quality assessments whilst inTarg scales through channel distribution across Base Camp to Sherpa tiers.

Strategic Implementation Roadmap

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Phased Persona Targeting Strategy Over 3 Years
Y1
Foundation Building
Primary Focus:
• Tactical Implementer (freemium entry)
• Domain Champion (core revenue)

Strategy:
Establish product-market fit and build scalable acquisition engine
Y2
Enterprise Expansion
Added Focus:
• Strategic Orchestrator (premium tier)
• Compliance Guardian

Strategy:
Build enterprise features and consultative sales capability
Y3
Channel Development
Added Focus:
• Service Enabler (partner channel)
• Growth Accelerator

Strategy:
Scale through partner ecosystem and marketplace distribution
Success Metrics by Phase
  • Year 1: 100+ clients, product-market fit validation
  • Year 2: 400+ clients, enterprise feature adoption
  • Year 3: 800+ clients, partner channel scaling
  • Revenue Target: AU$60M+ by Year 5
  • Market Position: Leading SMB transformation platform
Key Performance Indicators
  • Free-to-paid conversion rate (>15%)
  • Monthly active users (5,000+ by Year 3)
  • Customer retention rate (85%+ annually)
  • Net promoter score (60+ platform, 70+ advisory)
  • Average revenue per user (AU$4,500 annually)
  • Customer acquisition cost (

Key Takeaways & Strategic Next Steps

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Comprehensive Persona Framework Provides Strategic Foundation for inTarg Success

Immediate Actions

  • Validate personas with target market research
  • Develop persona-specific messaging
  • Create content strategy by persona
  • Design MVP features for Tactical Implementer
  • Build freemium acquisition funnel

Product Development

  • Prioritise features by persona value
  • Design upgrade paths between tiers
  • Create persona-specific onboarding
  • Build measurement frameworks
  • Plan enterprise feature roadmap

Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Launch digital marketing campaigns
  • Develop partner programme strategy
  • Create sales playbooks by persona
  • Build thought leadership content
  • Establish success metrics tracking

Strategic Value Creation

These personas provide the strategic foundation for building inTarg into the leading SMB transformation platform by:

  • Product Focus: Clear feature prioritisation aligned with user value and business model
  • Market Positioning: Differentiated messaging and value propositions for each segment
  • Revenue Optimisation: Pricing strategy aligned with persona willingness to pay and value realisation
  • Channel Strategy: Multiple acquisition channels targeting different persona preferences
  • Competitive Advantage: SMB-focused approach with platform-first scalability
Success Measures
  • Product-market fit validation by persona
  • Conversion rate optimisation across funnel
  • Customer satisfaction and retention by tier
  • Revenue growth and unit economics
  • Market share in SMB transformation
Risk Mitigation
  • Diversified persona portfolio reduces market risk
  • Freemium model enables rapid market validation
  • Partner channel provides scale without direct investment
  • Enterprise features create competitive moats
  • Measurable outcomes demonstrate clear ROI