A well-validated business case is the foundation of any successful initiative. Without rigorous validation, assumptions, risks, and unrealistic projections can derail even the most promising projects.
My Business Case Review provides an objective, thorough assessment to ensure your business case is realistic, robust, and aligned with strategic goals before you commit significant resources.
Drawing on my extensive experience in validating business cases for large-scale technology initiatives and investments, I help you identify risks, challenge assumptions, and build confidence among stakeholders.
Client outcomes
Organizations engaging me for a Business Case Review benefit from:
> Objective Validation: Gain an independent, unbiased perspective on your business case.
> Assumption Testing: Ensure assumptions around costs, benefits, and timelines are realistic and data-driven.
> Risk Mitigation: Identify hidden financial, operational, and market risks early.
> Improved Stakeholder Confidence: Secure buy-in from investors, board members, and executives with a validated, credible business case.
> Strategic Alignment: Confirm the proposed initiative aligns with business strategy and organizational goals.
> Alternative Insights: Uncover innovative solutions, alternative strategies, or cost-saving opportunities.
> Financial Accuracy: Strengthen cost-benefit analyses and financial projections, ensuring they are achievable and realistic.
Typical clients
My Business Case Review service is typically sought by:
> C-level Executives and Board Members acting as project sponsors or steering committee members.
> Partners at professional service firms tasked with evaluating large initiatives.
> Supervisory boards overseeing high-stakes, technology-driven projects.
When to order
You should consider a Business Case Review when:
> You are preparing to propose a large-scale technology or transformation project.
> You need to validate assumptions, financial projections, and potential risks before committing resources.
> Stakeholders require an independent review to increase confidence in the business case.
> You want to ensure the initiative aligns with strategic priorities and delivers tangible value.
Scope and approach
I apply a proven, structured approach to ensure a thorough and rigorous review of your business case. My process includes:
> Problem Statement Validation: Confirm the identified problem or opportunity is clear, well-articulated, and worth solving.
> Assumption Scrutiny: Challenge key assumptions related to market conditions, costs, benefits, and timelines.
> Options Analysis: Assess whether all viable options have been explored and evaluated.
> Solution Assessment: Examine the proposed solution for feasibility, scalability, and alignment with strategic goals.
> Risk Assessment: Identify and assess financial, operational, market, and execution risks.
> Financial Review: Validate cost-benefit analyses, ROI calculations, and other financial projections for accuracy and credibility.
> Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct discussions with key stakeholders to gather perspectives and identify concerns.
> Final Review: Summarize findings, risks, and opportunities in a clear, actionable report.
Engagement timeline
From start to finish, a Business Case Review typically takes 1-3 weeks, depending on the availability of key stakeholders and complexity of the business case.
Delivery
The final deliverables include:
> Detailed Report: A comprehensive review of the business case, including findings, risks, assumptions, and recommendations.
> Executive Presentation: A summary presentation tailored for decision-makers, such as board members and senior executives.
> Follow-Up Discussion: Optional follow-up sessions to clarify findings or discuss next steps.
I deliver this engagement in a mix of online and in-person sessions, ensuring flexibility while fostering effective collaboration.
Pricing
The Business Case Review is priced at CHF 12,500, plus travel costs and expenses.
Payment Terms: 50% upfront and 50% upon delivery of the final report.
Why work with me
Why trust me with your business case validation?
> Proven Expertise: Former Big 4 CIO with responsibility for annual budgets exceeding $30M and project portfolios worth $250M+.
> Real-World Experience: Led dozens of large-scale technology initiatives and validated business cases across industries.
> Trusted by Peers: Partnered with leading organizations such as PwC, KPMG, Zurich Insurance, Swiss Life, and Bank Julius Bär.
> Investor Perspective: As an active startup investor, I bring insights into financial realism, growth planning, and risk management.
> Global Insight: Extensive international experience across 15+ countries ensures a broad perspective on business case feasibility.
> Unbiased and Independent: My neutrality allows me to challenge assumptions and highlight risks that internal teams might overlook.
What others are saying
«Henrico’s thorough and independent review gave our board the confidence to move forward with a major technology initiative. His insights were invaluable.»— CEO, Big 4 Firm
«Having Henrico validate our business case exposed risks we hadn’t considered and helped us make better, more informed decisions.»— Board Member, Financial Services Firm
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