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Stop gambling on software budgets.
Get audit-proof clarity on cost, timeline and risk — within 4 weeks.
For CIOs and CTOs responsible for reliable delivery of software initiatives above €1M.
This is the Dream Offer! We handle all the heavy lifting so you get a rapid, substantiated estimate without draining your internal resources.
The uncomfortable truth most IT leaders face: Most software projects don’t fail because of technology.
They fail because decisions are made on assumptions.
Estimates based on gut feel, expert opinion or vendor promises instead of evidence
Scope changes without quantified cost or schedule impact
Budget overruns discovered halfway or too late to correct
And a CIO or CTO who has to explain disappointing results to the board or CFO
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone!
And yes, this happens in agile software development just as often, or even more often, than in the traditional world of software development?
Why? The combination of 'embracing change over following a plan', which gives organizations a blank cheque to not think about requirements and acceptance criteria until too late in the process, and the use of story point metrics to try to understand progress....which is impossible.
What this really costs your organization?
Across large and mid-sized organizations, we consistently see:
30–60+% budget and schedule overruns caused by early estimation errors (based on human judgement methods)
Projects approved with insufficient downside visibility and risk bands
Capital tied up in initiatives that erode ROI or never deliver the business case In a €5M software portfolio, early fact-based correction saved €1.2M.
For CFOs, this is direct financial exposure.
For CIOs and CTOs, it’s personal credibility risk.
High-performing IT organizations decide differently
What if you could identify cost, schedule and risk before execution starts?
The best IT organizations don’t manage software investments on single-point estimates.
They manage on realistic scenarios, quantified risk drivers and objective progress metrics.
They make go / no-go or re-scope decisions with facts — not optimism or pressure.
The solution: Software Investment Reality Check™
Independent, data-driven second opinion — delivered in 4 weeks The Software Investment Reality Check™ provides board-ready validation on:
Objective Functional scope and size measurement (ISO-certified).
Effort, cost and schedule forecasts estimated by an ICEAA SCEC certified professional.
Key risk drivers and sensitivity analysis.
Realistic delivery scenarios (low / likely / high) All powered by certified methods, historical benchmark data from 12,000+ projects, and parametric models (e.g., COCOMO II, TruePlanning or SEER-SEM).
Compatible with agile, hybrid and traditional delivery.
All based on certified methods and benchmark data from 15,000+ projects. No opinions. No politics. Just defensible, traceable numbers.
Why This Offer Is Irresistible: The Grand Slam Value Stack
We've engineered this system to maximize your success while minimizing your time, effort, and risk by automating measurement and data collection. This offer is for 1 team/vendor/contract, but can be scaled to a wider scope. Here's exactly what you get:
The Software Investment Reality Check includes:
Objective, ISO-certified functional sizing of your project
Precise effort, cost and timeline forecasts by an ICEAA-certified expert
Three realistic scenarios (low / likely / high)
A clear, board-ready 2-page executive summary
Plus these valuable bonuses:
Detailed project tracking and monitoring plan
Up to 4 quarterly re-forecasts as the project progresses
Early warning system to catch scope creep and risks before they escalate
Total value delivered: €62,000
But you can get all this now for only €25,000 ex. VAT.
That's probably less than 1% of your total project budget, and it will give you so much value, and piece of mind! We charge premium because this service delivers premium results—organizations like yours see ROI immediately..in weeks, not years. Plus, with our high-touch support, your perceived likelihood of success skyrockets! Why? because although our founder has tons of experience, we are a startup consultancy and we want to build our business now by offering premium consultancy at (for now) discount pricing! So, benefit from this now!
Unmatched Uniqueness: Why No One Else Can Touch This
No one else comes close—AgileBenchmark stands alone as the premier independent expert in output-based agile governance, directly shaped by the visionary leadership of our founder, Harold van Heeringen. With over 25 years in IT advisory and more than 20 years specializing in software metrics, estimation, benchmarking, and agile team performance measurement, Harold is a globally recognized pioneer and expert. He was a contributor to the development of NPR 5333:2025 from its inception, collaborating intensively with 50+ experts from 35 leading Dutch organizations to create this groundbreaking guideline for output-based measurement, performance management, and contracting in agile software development. His unmatched credentials include:
One of the world’s first certified Software Cost Estimators (International Cost Estimation and Analysis Association (ICEAA) - SCEC).
Former President of ISBSG (International Software Benchmarking Standards Group), still director in the board.
Current president at Nesma (Dutch Software Metrics Association).
Decades of hands-on fact-based management consultancy experience at Sogeti and Metri.
Prolific author and international speaker on performance measurement, estimation, benchmarking, and value-driven contracting.
Fully independent and unbiased, we provide the authentic, insider implementation no internal team, generic consultant, or vested vendor can replicate.
Our Commitment to Your Success: Unlimited Satisfaction Guarantee
We are 100% committed to your success. Your decision must be safe.
If the Software Investment Reality Check™ does not deliver new, decision-relevant insights into cost, schedule or risk that your team didn’t already have:
We will recalibrate the analysis at no extra cost — or will reimburse you. That’s our commitment to your success.. and your peace of mind.
Our goal is your long-term success, and we stand behind that with unlimited support until you achieve it.
Act Now or Miss Out
There are only 5 spots available this quarter due to our hands-on involvement and limited availability of resources. With NPR 5333 gaining traction, demand is exploding. Enroll today and lock in this pricing before it rises to €85,000 next month.
Ready to reclaim control of your agile budget and output? Click Book your 30-minute introduction meeting with Harold below or email harold@agilebenchmark.com to schedule your free discovery call. Don't let another project derail and spin out of control!
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