You Have a Working Draft
The main sections have been developed, but you want to identify weaknesses, missing evidence or areas requiring further analysis.
Independent Business Case Review
Strengthen Your Business Case Before Executive, CFO or Board Review
Get an independent expert assessment of your draft business case. We identify the approval gaps, provide practical recommendations and help you establish a clear action plan for strengthening the case before it reaches decision-makers.
- Identify the most important approval-readiness gaps
- Test the strategic, financial and delivery logic
- Clarify the recommendation and decision required
- Prioritise the next improvements to your business case
Confidential Independent Delivered online
Who the Review Is For
Is Your Business Case Ready for an Independent Review?
This service is designed for professionals who already have a working draft and want an experienced, independent perspective before presenting it to an executive, CFO, board, investment committee or other decision-maker.
A Decision Point Is Approaching
Your business case is moving towards executive, CFO, board or investment committee consideration and needs a final independent challenge.
You Need an Independent Perspective
You are too close to the proposal or need an external specialist to test the logic, evidence, recommendation and approval-readiness of the case.
You Want Prioritised Next Steps
You do not need the business case rewritten. You need focused feedback on the improvements most likely to strengthen it before submission.
Still developing the business case? If you do not yet have a working draft or require hands-on development support, coaching or advisory assistance may be a better starting point.
What the Review Covers
A Structured Review of the Factors Decision-Makers Consider
We assess your draft business case from the perspective of the executives, CFO, board or investment committee being asked to support the recommendation.
The review focuses on the areas most likely to create questions, delay a decision or require further work.
The Decision and Recommendation
Is the approval being requested clear? We assess whether the recommendation is specific, supported and appropriately framed for the intended decision-makers.
The Case for Change
Does the business case clearly explain the problem, opportunity or need—and why action is required now?
Strategic Alignment
We examine whether the proposal connects with organisational priorities and establishes credible strategic justification.
Options and Supporting Evidence
Have credible alternatives been considered? We review the options analysis, supporting evidence and justification for the preferred option.
Benefits and Financial Analysis
We assess the benefits, assumptions, costs, financial modelling and relevant measures such as NPV, ROI, IRR and payback.
Risks and Deliverability
We examine the material risks, mitigation actions, implementation requirements, resources, dependencies and overall feasibility.
Executive and Board Readability
Is the business case clear, concise and persuasive? We identify areas where the structure, writing or presentation could make the decision more difficult.
The review is prioritised, not merely descriptive. We focus on the gaps and improvement opportunities most likely to affect the decision, so you know where to direct your time and effort.
The Review Process
What You Receive and How the Review Works
The review combines an independent assessment of your draft with a focused one-to-one session. You receive practical feedback on the most important gaps and a clear set of priorities for strengthening the business case.
What You Receive
- An independent review of your draft and the supporting information you provide before the session.
- Assessment of the strengths and approval gaps across the strategic, financial, risk, delivery and communication elements.
- A private 60-minute online review session focused on your business case, intended decision-makers and immediate challenges.
- Prioritised recommendations and next steps so you know where further evidence, analysis or refinement is required.
- Guidance on the appropriate next pathway if the case requires additional coaching, analysis or development support.
How It Works
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Book Your Review
Complete your booking and provide some initial context about the proposal, intended decision and review deadline.
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Submit Your Draft
Provide your draft business case and the relevant supporting information required to understand the proposal.
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We Review the Business Case
Chase Consulting assesses the draft before the session and identifies the strengths, approval gaps and priority improvement opportunities.
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Attend Your Online Review Session
In the 60-minute session, we discuss the findings, answer your questions and agree on the most important next steps for strengthening the case.
Ready for an independent perspective? Book your confidential Business Case Review for US$395 with no contract or ongoing commitment.
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What to Know Before You Book
A few practical details will help you decide whether the independent review is the right service for your business case and current stage of development.
Your Draft Does Not Need to Be Final
The review is most useful when the main sections and analysis have been developed but there is still time to act on the feedback before submission.
The Review Does Not Include Rewriting the Business Case
The service identifies strengths, approval gaps and priority improvements. If you require hands-on development, rewriting or extensive analysis, we can recommend an appropriate coaching or advisory pathway.
Your Information Is Treated Confidentially
Your documents and review discussion are treated as confidential. Chase Consulting is a professional member firm of the Australian Institute of Management Consultants and follows its professional standards and Code of Ethics.
Review Timing Is Confirmed After We Receive Your Draft
After booking, you will provide the current draft and relevant background information. We will then confirm the review arrangements and online session. If you are working to an urgent deadline, contact us before booking.
Have a particularly complex, lengthy or urgent business case? Contact Chase Consulting first so we can confirm the most appropriate review or support pathway.
Contact Chase ConsultingClient Perspective
What Business Leaders Say About Working with Craig
Feedback from professionals who have worked with Craig to challenge their thinking, clarify the value drivers and strengthen their business cases.
The business case coaching sessions were extremely helpful in supporting me to develop the business case for our financial consulting services.
The sessions challenged my thinking, facilitated important conversations and provided a practical framework for developing a strong business case. I highly recommend Craig Peacock.
The coaching sessions were well planned, and taking a step back to understand the strategic context and key stakeholders was extremely valuable.
Craig helped me identify the critical value drivers in our business case. He provided excellent insights into how to structure the case and present the recommendations to senior leadership teams.
25+ Years Strategy, innovation and business case experience
CMC Certified Management Consultant
55+ Countries Professionals supported around the world
Independent Professional review and practical challenge
Craig Peacock (PhD), CMC, FAICD
Director, Chase Consulting Group
Ready for an independent review?
Strengthen Your Business Case Before It Reaches Decision-Makers
Submit your draft for an independent expert review, then meet one-to-one with Craig to discuss the most important approval gaps, improvement priorities and next steps.
- Confidential, independent assessment
- One-to-one 60-minute online review session
- Prioritised recommendations and practical next steps
- No contract or ongoing commitment
Business Case Review
US$395
Book Your Business Case Review Have a question before booking? Contact Chase Consulting