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Transformation Oversight
Independent Project Reviews for Boards Steering High-Stakes Initiatives
Transformation projects are high-risk, high-impact—and deeply consequential. As a board, you are ultimately accountable for their success. Yet when delivery falters, status reports become unclear, or stakeholder confidence erodes, an independent review becomes essential.
I provide boards with clear, unbiased insight into the true state of large-scale transformation projects—whether driven by technology, operations, or both. My Transformation Oversight service is designed to support your governance responsibilities, restore control, and set a path to successful delivery.
Why Boards Engage Me
As an experienced board advisor and former Big 4 CIO, I specialize in helping boards oversee critical initiatives—ranging from ERP implementations and digital transformations to outsourcing transitions and operational redesigns.
Cut through noise
providing independent, executive-level clarity on project health.
Validate delivery reality
beyond what’s reported by internal teams or vendors.
Identify risks early
before issues escalate into failures.
Rebuild confidence
across sponsors, steering committees, and stakeholders.
Support governance
with insights tailored for board-level decision-making.
Consider a Transformation Oversight review when:
The project is over budget, behind schedule, or under-delivering.
Internal reporting lacks clarity — or paints a too-optimistic picture.
Key milestones are approaching and you need assurance.
There's friction between delivery teams, sponsors, and executives.
The board wants independent validation before committing additional investment.
What I Review
Using my board-tested Transformation Oversight Model™, I assess your initiative across three critical dimensions:
DeliveryHealth
Scope, timelines, budget, governance, and execution capabilities.
SolutionViability
Product/service quality, user adoption, and long-term sustainability (e.g., Total Cost of Ownership).
Strategische Passung und Geschäftswert
Übereinstimmung mit der Unternehmensstrategie und dem erwarteten Business Value.
The review includes:
Complexity Assessment
Online diagnostic to quickly gauge project challenges.
Targeted Interviews & Workshops
With sponsors, project leads, team members, and vendors.
Documentation Review
Analysis of plans, budgets, governance structures, risk logs, and reporting artifacts.
Risk & Issue Mapping
A board-level view of known and hidden risks.
Actionable Roadmap
Clear steps to stabilize, accelerate, or reframe the initiative.
Deliverables
My expertise lies in technology and technology projects to ensure that boards, management and project steering committees have the necessary knowledge and framework to effectively manage technology-led transformations.
BoardReport
An independent, concise summary of project health, risks, and recommendations.
Executive Presentation
Tailored for board or ExCo presentation, with data-driven recommendations.
Optional Follow-Up
Continued oversight or support through critical phases.
That's what my customers say about me.
“Henrico gave our board the insight and direction we needed to regain control of a major program. His independence and clarity were game-changing.”
– Chair, Program Steering Committee
Timeline & Investment
Most reviews are completed in 2–4 weeks , depending on complexity and stakeholder availability.
Fixed fee: CHF 27,500 (plus travel if applicable). Payment: 50% upfront, 50% upon delivery.
Why Boards Trust Me
Boardroom Credibility
I’ve chaired and advised project boards overseeing portfolios over $250M.
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
Deep experience across both technology and operations transformations.
Execution + Strategy Lens
I connect ground-level delivery issues to strategic outcomes.
Unbiased Guidance
I bring a neutral, external view—free from delivery or vendor agendas.
Proven Track Record
Trusted by leaders at PwC, Zurich Insurance, KPMG, Bank Julius Bär, and more.
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Project Success Definition – (Non)-Executive Workshop
19. September 2022
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