Define what needs deciding
We establish the business ambition, the alternatives and the uncertainties. I separate the decision you need to make from the technical detail that supports it.
Board advisory
Before your next major digital investment.
Know what you are committing to.
For boards and executive teams deciding whether to invest, change direction or ask for stronger evidence. I examine the business case, operational dependencies and delivery assumptions, so you can judge the commitment with a clearer view of the consequences.
Talk to Allan about your needsThe decisions I help you examine
Should we invest now, validate the assumptions first or change direction?
Do we understand the operational dependencies and digital risks behind the proposal?
Does the organisation have the ownership, capabilities and capacity to deliver the intended value?
How we work through the decision
Test the connections
I work through the assumptions with management and relevant specialists. We examine how technology, operating processes, people and commercial commitments depend on one another.
Make the trade-offs explicit
We bring the options, risks and unanswered questions together. The aim is a decision you can explain, with clear conditions and ownership for what follows.
A clearer basis for your decision
- A focused decision brief setting out options, assumptions and dependencies.
- Questions and evidence to request from management, delivery teams or suppliers.
- Clear conditions for proceeding, revisiting the decision or stopping.
Begin with the decision in front of you
We begin with the decision, its timing and the material available. We agree whether you need a focused review, a sounding board or ongoing advice. I bring independent challenge; your board and management retain the decision and accountability.
What delivery experience reveals before you invest
Owning enterprise platforms and leading a migration involving 17,000+ users taught me to look beyond the proposed technology: who owns adoption, which operations depend on the change, and whether teams have the capacity to deliver. Those are the questions I bring to board advisory, alongside technical depth and business consulting experience.
Experience behind the adviceWhat do you need to understand before deciding?
Tell me what needs deciding, when and what remains uncertain. We will clarify the questions that need attention, where I can contribute and the next step.