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Technology Project Review: Executive Checklist

A structured 25-point review for technology projects at board and C-suite level. Work through each section and check items you can confirm are in place. The tool calculates a RAG status for each section and an overall readiness score.

Section 1: Strategic Alignment

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Is there a clear link between this project and a stated strategic objective?

Has the board approved the strategic case, not just the budget?

Is there an executive sponsor accountable at board level?

Have dependencies on other strategic initiatives been mapped?

Has the opportunity cost of this investment been assessed?

Section 2: Financial Oversight

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Has a total cost of ownership (TCO) been calculated including ongoing licensing, support and training?

Are the financial benefits quantified with realistic timelines?

Is there a contingency budget (minimum 15% for technology projects)?

Has the CFO signed off the business case?

Are there clear financial milestones and go/no-go decision points?

Section 3: Risk & Compliance

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Has a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) been completed if personal data is involved?

Are third-party and supply chain risks documented?

Has cybersecurity been assessed by an independent party?

Are regulatory obligations (FCA, ICO, sector-specific) addressed?

Is there a documented risk register with named owners?

Section 4: Delivery Capability

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Does the delivery team have proven experience with this type of technology?

Is there an independent quality assurance process?

Has the implementation timeline been stress-tested?

Are change management and user adoption plans in place?

Is there a rollback or exit plan if the project fails?

Section 5: Value Realisation

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Are benefits owners named and accountable for realising value post-delivery?

Are there measurable KPIs linked to each claimed benefit?

Is there a post-implementation review scheduled?

Has the impact on headcount, processes and ways of working been assessed?

Is the board receiving regular project health reports?

Overall Score

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Check items above to calculate your project readiness score.

💡 Tip: Use your browser’s Print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) to save a copy of your completed checklist as PDF for board records.

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