Adam Jacobs
I help leaders make better technology and transformation decisions before they waste time and money.
About
Before you commit significant money to technology, transformation or consultancy, ask a more fundamental question: are you solving the right problem, in the right way?
I help CEOs and leadership teams pressure-test important technology and transformation decisions before they become expensive commitments.
Sometimes a major programme is the right answer. Sometimes specialist consultancy is exactly what’s needed. But sometimes the answer is smaller, simpler and considerably cheaper — and occasionally the right answer is not to do it at all.
I’ve spent my career working in and around major technology and transformation programmes, including senior consulting roles at PA Consulting and AND Digital. I founded Forwd to offer experienced, independent advice without an incentive to manufacture more work.
Bring me a proposal, technology decision, struggling programme or consultancy recommendation. I’ll help you work out what I would do if it were my money.
Services
Not sure whether you need a consultancy, transformation programme, technology change, or something simpler? Use this short call to talk me through the problem, proposal or decision you’re facing. I’ll help you clarify the real issue, challenge obvious assumptions and identify the best next step. If you can solve it yourself, I’ll say so. If it needs deeper work, we can discuss that too.
Facing a technology, transformation or consultancy decision and want an independent view? Send me one focused question, explain what you’re considering and give me the relevant context. I’ll send you a personal video response with my view on the decision, the assumptions I’d challenge, any alternatives I’d consider and what I’d do next. Best for a specific decision rather than a detailed document review.
About to commit significant money to technology, transformation or consultancy? Bring me the proposal, programme or decision and I’ll pressure-test it with you. We’ll examine whether you’re solving the right problem, challenge key assumptions, look for simpler or cheaper alternatives and identify the questions you should be asking before you commit. You’ll leave with an independent view of what I would do next if it were my decision.
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Not sure whether you need a consultancy, transformation programme, technology change, or something simpler? Use this short call to talk me through the problem, proposal or decision you’re facing. I’ll help you clarify the real issue, challenge obvious assumptions and identify the best next step. If you can solve it yourself, I’ll say so. If it needs deeper work, we can discuss that too.
Facing a technology, transformation or consultancy decision and want an independent view? Send me one focused question, explain what you’re considering and give me the relevant context. I’ll send you a personal video response with my view on the decision, the assumptions I’d challenge, any alternatives I’d consider and what I’d do next. Best for a specific decision rather than a detailed document review.
About to commit significant money to technology, transformation or consultancy? Bring me the proposal, programme or decision and I’ll pressure-test it with you. We’ll examine whether you’re solving the right problem, challenge key assumptions, look for simpler or cheaper alternatives and identify the questions you should be asking before you commit. You’ll leave with an independent view of what I would do next if it were my decision.