PAE Readiness Pulse

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Can your PMs explain portfolio trade-offs, not just their own program?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 2.
  Do delivery leaders know what intelligence matters in PAE conversations?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 3.
  Are risks framed as decisions, not excuses?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 4.
  Would a PAE trust your team under time pressure?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 5.
  Can your team operate credibly without written requirements?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 6.
  Does intelligence from delivery reach leadership systematically?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 7.
  Are speed-to-fielding trade-offs discussed before funding decisions?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 8.
  Could your team influence outcomes without formal authority?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 9.
  Are engagement skills trained, or assumed?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure
• 10.
  Would you bet a recompete on consistent execution, not heroics?

  • A.
    Yes, consistently
  • B.
    In some cases
  • C.
    No / Unsure

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Legacy Operating Model

  Your responses indicate that your organization is likely operating with a legacy delivery and engagement model that does not align with how PAE decisions are now being made.This does not reflect capability or intent. Many experienced, high-performing teams fall into this category because the shift to portfolio-level decision-making changes what matters most — speed, trade-offs, trust, and execution confidence.Organizations in this category are often surprised by outcomes they did not see coming.Next step:The full PAE Era Readiness Audit provides a clear, structured way to assess execution risk, delivery influence, and portfolio credibility in the PAE environment.What This Pulse Cannot DetectThis 10-question pulse flags surface-level readiness only. It does not assess execution risk, delivery intelligence, stakeholder credibility, or how your team performs under real PAE pressure.
• 2.
  Gaps That Will Cost You

  Your responses suggest mixed readiness for the PAE era. While some elements of your organization may be adapting, others are still operating on assumptions that worked under the PEO model but are increasingly risky in a portfolio-driven environment.In many organizations, at this stage, readiness depends on specific individuals rather than repeatable systems. That creates fragility when timelines compress, priorities shift, or decisions are made without formal requirements.These gaps often remain invisible until influence, funding, or credibility is tested.Next step:The full PAE Era Readiness Audit identifies where execution, intelligence flow, and stakeholder confidence break down — before those gaps become lost relevance.What This Pulse Cannot DetectThis 10-question pulse flags surface-level readiness only. It does not assess execution risk, delivery intelligence, stakeholder credibility, or how your team performs under real PAE pressure.
• 3.
  Ready-ish (but verify)

  Your responses indicate that your organization shows several indicators of readiness for the PAE era. Portfolio awareness, speed considerations, and execution discipline appear aligned with how decisions are now being made.However, early readiness signals often mask execution risk. In the PAE environment, trust is tested under compressed timelines, incomplete requirements, and competing portfolio priorities — not during planned briefings or routine delivery.This pulse does not assess how consistently your program managers, delivery leaders, and technical teams operate under real PAE pressure.Next step:The full PAE Era Readiness Audit pressure-tests execution behaviors, delivery intelligence, and leadership alignment that this pulse cannot detect.What This Pulse Cannot DetectThis 10-question pulse flags surface-level readiness only. It does not assess execution risk, delivery intelligence, stakeholder credibility, or how your team performs under real PAE pressure.