Advisory Retainer
An experienced voice for difficult digital and organisational decisions – without me taking on operational responsibility.
When decisions carry weight and their consequences are hard to assess.
A key decision is pending
The board of directors must decide on a platform, outsourcing or investment question whose consequences are hard to assess.
A major project needs a second opinion
The budget, timeline or benefit of an ongoing project seems questionable, but there is no independent internal assessment.
Executive management needs a sparring partner
Digital and organisational questions arise regularly, but not often enough to justify a dedicated position.
01A key decision is pending
The board of directors must decide on a platform, outsourcing or investment question whose consequences are hard to assess.
02A major project needs a second opinion
The budget, timeline or benefit of an ongoing project seems questionable, but there is no independent internal assessment.
03Executive management needs a sparring partner
Digital and organisational questions arise regularly, but not often enough to justify a dedicated position.
What you receive in concrete terms.
Decision papers
Compact briefings on key decisions: options, assumptions, risks and a clear recommendation.
Second opinion on major projects
Independent written assessment of plan, costs, risks and alternatives.
Meeting support
Attendance at board of directors or executive management meetings when a topic requires it.
Overview of days used
Transparent overview of the days used and the topics covered.
From initial consultation to ongoing sparring.
Initial consultation
30 minutes, no obligation. We address your most pressing question. We sign the NDA before you share any insight.
Onboarding
I gain context: governing bodies, decision agenda, existing documents. We agree on rhythm and contact persons.
Ongoing call-off
You call on me as needed: sparring, preparation, second opinion. We set the response time in the contract.
Review
Regular review of days used and impact. We adjust the scope.
What I work with.
Decision architecture
We separate options, assumptions and risks, and examine what can be corrected later and what cannot.
Digital Governance Check
Who is responsible for what? Which risks and costs do the board of directors and executive management actually see?
Pre-mortem
We imagine the initiative has failed and work backwards to identify the most likely causes.
Question catalogue for the board of directors
A selection of effective questions for management, so that decisions rest on solid foundations.
Decision architecture
We separate options, assumptions and risks, and examine what can be corrected later and what cannot.
Digital Governance Check
Who is responsible for what? Which risks and costs do the board of directors and executive management actually see?
Pre-mortem
We imagine the initiative has failed and work backwards to identify the most likely causes.
Question catalogue for the board of directors
A selection of effective questions for management, so that decisions rest on solid foundations.
Interactive investment calculator
Calculate, with no obligation, what budget the Advisory Retainer means for you.
Guide value based on a daily rate of CHF 2’240, excl. VAT. Including preparation and follow-up.
- Direct exchange with the board of directors and executive management
- Preparation for key decisions
- Second opinion on major projects
- Monthly overview of days used
What executives say about the Advisory Retainer format.
«For an important decision, we lacked a view that was not shaped by vested interests. The independent assessment made the discussion more objective and led us to a better decision.»
«On a major project, we wanted a second opinion before investing further. The assessment was clear and honest, even where it was uncomfortable.»
«As a managing director, I find the regular sparring valuable. I can discuss issues early and openly, and I go into decisions with a clear position.»
Let’s discuss your next key decision.
30 minutes, no obligation, with an initial unbiased assessment.
What happens in 30 minutes
Your situation
You describe where you stand and what is pressing.
My initial assessment
I give you an unbiased view, without sales pressure.
Next steps
If it is a fit, a tailored proposal follows. NDA in advance on request.
Frequently asked questions about the Advisory Retainer
The retainer can be called on flexibly. We agree additional days in advance and show them transparently in the monthly overview.
I advise and relieve – operational responsibility remains with you. If you wish to hand it over, Rent a CIO/CDO is the right format.
Before any in-depth insight, we sign a mutual NDA under Swiss law.