A diagnostic framework to evaluate your software project's health across 6 critical areas. Get your score and actionable improvement recommendations.
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This assessment is designed for technology leaders and stakeholders who suspect their software project isn't performing as well as it should, but aren't sure where the problems lie.
Project Managers - You're managing delivery but sense something is wrong. Deadlines keep slipping, estimates are consistently off, and you need an objective framework to identify where the real problems are hiding.
CTOs and Technical Directors - You're overseeing multiple projects and need a consistent way to evaluate health across your portfolio. This assessment gives you a structured diagnostic you can apply to any project in minutes.
Founders and CEOs - Your tech project is consuming more budget and time than planned, but your team assures you everything is "nearly done". Get an honest reality check on where things actually stand.
Product Owners - Delivery is unpredictable and you can't plan releases with confidence. Understand the root causes behind the chaos so you can have informed conversations with your development team.
Agency Owners - Client projects are running over budget and your team is firefighting constantly. Identify systemic issues affecting delivery before they damage client relationships.
If you've ever thought "I wish I knew whether this project was actually on track", this assessment will give you clarity in 15 minutes.
This comprehensive self-assessment helps you evaluate your software project across 6 critical areas:
1. Delivery & Velocity
2. Code Quality & Technical Debt
3. Team Health
4. Architecture & Documentation
5. Operations & Reliability
6. Stakeholder Alignment
Includes: 18 diagnostic questions, scoring framework, grade interpretation (A-F), section-by-section improvement recommendations, and warning signs that require immediate attention.
Experienced Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Architect, and .NET developer with a strong background in leading technical strategy and building scalable applications across diverse industries
View full profileThe assessment takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Answer each of the 18 questions honestly based on your current project situation. The most valuable results come from honest self-assessment rather than aspirational answers.
Projects scoring below 60% (Grade C or lower) typically have significant challenges that benefit from external expertise. If you score D (20-39%) or F (below 20%), urgent intervention is recommended. Projects with any single section scoring below 10/30 have a critical weakness that needs immediate attention.
Common causes include unclear requirements, technical debt accumulation, poor team communication, inadequate testing, and stakeholder misalignment. The assessment helps identify which specific areas are contributing to your project's challenges so you can focus improvement efforts effectively.
Yes, most struggling projects can be rescued with the right intervention. The key is honest assessment of the current state, prioritising the most critical issues, and bringing in experienced leadership to guide the turnaround. Early intervention improves success rates significantly.
We recommend reassessing every 6-8 weeks to track improvement progress. Regular assessment helps identify emerging problems early before they become critical and validates that improvement efforts are having the desired effect.
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