How to create project success stories!

By Mark Jaski

Many organizations struggle to understand the trajectory of their projects... until they crash!

And by crash, I mean fail... over budget, behind schedule, suffering from scope creep, or failing to deliver expected benefits.

And there is the fallout from failed projects… penalties, wasted investment, missed strategic goals, business and personal reputation damage.

But it doesn’t have to play out like that. Imagine if you could undertake a focused intervention, break the cycle and set your projects on a trajectory for success.

This is the true purpose of Project Assurance Services.

This is the essence of my Project Success Navigator Program.

Introducing Project Success Navigator

Chalk Advisory is disrupting the way Project Assurance Services are consumed by organisations.

Our approach is modular, flexible and scalable.

Modules are delivered quickly so, you get actionable insights faster.

You can adjust the balance and control the flow based on your priorities and needs.

It all starts with a Core Health Check

Quite commonly, Project Health Checks are reactive, undertaken for projects that are perceived as "off-track" whereas there is value in doing it for any project to improve project delivery and create peace of mind for stakeholders.

More concerning is timing. Often undertaken when problems become obvious. This means more significant corrective actions are required and, if too late, will likely reduce the timeframe for any corrective actions to have sufficient impact.

The key risk here is that the focus shifts from "corrective" to "recovery."

I see the Health Check as drawing that proverbial "line in the sand", checking your project is on the right trajectory, validating the management practices are sound and undertaking appropriate and timely corrective action before it is too late.

The keys to health check success are:

Timing - Don’t delay, the longer you leave it, the more difficult it will be to recover your project.
Efficiency - Getting it done quickly so you can start taking action sooner.
Effectiveness - Focusing on the right areas and testing the key management practices.

There is demonstrable value in undertaking a Project Health Check. The biggest challenge for organisations is actually getting it done in a timely and cost-effective manner!

But, don’t worry, I can help you.

The Core Health Check - 3 Important Benefits

Clarity and Confidence

Get an objective, expert assessment of where your project stands and what’s driving its trajectory for success or failure.

Fast and Actionable Insights

Don't wait weeks to get the information you need. Receive a dashboard and a set of clear, practical recommendations you can implement immediately.

100% Risk Free, Fixed Cost Solution

Yep, that's right! Know exactly what you’ll pay upfront, with a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.

How it works

I have made it simple to engage my services and will do all the hard work for you.

It’s 3 easy steps to set your project on a course for success:

STEP 1 Start the process by booking a Project Success Snapshot Introduction (Booking form below). We will go over the process and if you decide to go ahead, we will schedule your review.

STEP 2 I will do all the hard work, using deep experience to guide the process and undertake all the review, analysis and reporting.

STEP 3 We discuss the results in a debrief and you can use the outputs to take control and set your project up for success.

What you get

Easy Engagement

We use a simple engagement process.

Agreed Timeline

We will set the target dates together.

Secure and Confidential

Secure document handling. Optional NDA.

Clear and Defined Process

So we are all on the same page.

Low Impact

Requires minimal time from your teams.

Objective Assessment

Based on good practice and experience.

Success Snapshot Dashboard

Key elements, ratings and drivers.

Actionable Insights

Understand the drivers and consequences.

Recommendations

Clear, practical actions to implement.

Priorities

Where to start and how to sequence.

Fast Turnaround

Typically, 5 days from review start.

Fixed Price

For cost transparency and certainty.

Accessible Globally

Fully remote process. On-site by request.

Track Your Scores

Repeat periodically to reassess and score.

100% Risk Free

Full money-back guarantee.

Pricing

In the realm of big consulting firms, Project Health Checks are expensive ($25K-$50K+) which is often a barrier for project and business leaders who don't want to incur the extra cost.

I know, because I used to do them for a Big 4 firm!

I believe there is immense value in undertaking a Core Health Check. So I designed it to be cost effective, accessible and have chosen to be transparent on pricing.

Note: The pricing below is for single instance. When purchasing in a bundle (multi-module) or as part of an assurance program, discounts will apply.

Rapid Snapshot (Remote)

$2,750 AUD

Per project (GST Excl)

Rapid review process.
PM show me session.
Basic Snapshot Dashboard.
High Level observations.
Changes since previous review.
High-level recommendations.
Debrief session.
Field work is undertaken on a fully remote basis and requires document uploading to secure repository (Yours or Ours).
Typically completed within 3 business days.

Core Health Check (Remote)

$5,250 AUD

Per Project (GST Excl)

Full review process using 100+ reference points.
PM show me session.
Full Snapshot Dashboard.
Key observations.
Key recommendations.
Priority Roadmap.
Debrief session.
Field work is undertaken on a fully remote basis and requires document uploading to secure repository (Yours or Ours).
Typically completed within 5 business days.

LAUNCH OFFER - Bookings made before 30 April 2025 will receive:

20% Discount.
Risk Free, 100% Refund Guarantee.

Core Health Check (Hybrid)

$8,750 AUD