Assure & recover · Assurance · 3–5 weeks · £22,500
Programme Recovery Review
Independent assessment of a troubled or stalled programme and credible recovery options.
Problem this solves
A material programme is off-track, contested or stalled. Leadership needs an independent view of what is recoverable, what should stop, and what governance and leadership changes are required.
What it is
Requires an explicit recovery mandate from the MD or board. The review diagnoses causes, assesses remaining value and sets out clear options with recommended governance and leadership actions so the board can own the path forward.
Key activities
- Confirm recovery mandate and access
- Diagnose causes of underperformance
- Assess remaining value and recovery feasibility
- Define options and recommended governance/leadership actions
- Report to MD / board
Outcomes
Clear options and a recommended path that the MD and board can own.
Deliverables
- Cause diagnosis
- Remaining-value assessment
- Options: recover / re-scope / pause / stop
- Recommended governance and leadership actions
- Board-ready summary
Boundary
Independent of delivery interests. Does not take over programme delivery unless separately scoped as a different engagement.
What typically follows
Often follows or replaces a Health Review when recovery is the explicit question.
Scope and investment
| Authorised effort | Derived investment (premium rate) |
|---|---|
| 10–15 days | From £22,500 |
Talk it through.
Thirty minutes with Ian. A straight answer on whether this is the right next step.