Three services. Each built for a specific situation.
Axelward does not offer a broad menu. We offer three engagements designed around the situations where structured consulting makes a measurable difference.
Back to HomeHow We Work Across All Engagements
All three Axelward services follow the same foundational approach: understand the situation before proposing a framework, scope the work precisely, deliver a document that stands on its own, and make ourselves available for questions after delivery. We don't hand off, scale up, or introduce new faces mid-engagement.
- 01Initial conversation — understand the situation and assess fit
- 02Written scope and fee agreement — both parties aligned before work starts
- 03Information gathering — structured briefing with client team
- 04Analysis and drafting — midpoint check-in included
- 05Draft review — client feedback incorporated
- 06Final delivery and Q&A session
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Builds structured cost-benefit analyses for major business decisions — new investments, technology deployments, market entries, or restructurings. Over two to three weeks, consultants quantify costs, estimate benefits, model scenarios, and present findings in a clear decision-support format. Designed for leadership teams facing consequential choices.
What's Included
- Full cost identification and quantification
- Benefit estimation with supporting assumptions
- NPV and IRR calculations where relevant
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Decision-support report and working model
Well Suited For
- Evaluating a new technology investment
- Deciding whether to enter a new market
- Assessing a restructuring option
- Presenting a capital request to a board
- Comparing two or more competing paths
Well Suited For
- Companies with deteriorating cash position
- Businesses under creditor or investor pressure
- Leadership teams that need a neutral diagnosis
- Companies preparing for distressed M&A
- Situations where root causes are unclear
Turnaround Assessment
For companies facing financial or operational distress, this four-week engagement rapidly diagnoses the root causes, identifies immediate stabilisation measures, and outlines a recovery pathway. Consultants assess cash position, operational viability, and stakeholder dynamics. Deliverables include a triage report and a 100-day stabilisation plan.
What's Included
- Cash flow position and runway analysis
- Operational viability assessment
- Root cause diagnosis report
- Immediate stabilisation actions (triage report)
- 100-day recovery plan
Board Formation Advisory
Guides newly established or restructuring companies through the process of forming an effective board — director recruitment criteria, board composition design, charter development, and committee structuring. A three-week engagement that builds the governance foundation for the company's next phase.
What's Included
- Board composition analysis and gap identification
- Director recruitment criteria document
- Board charter and terms of reference
- Committee structuring recommendations
- INE introduction facilitation where appropriate
Well Suited For
- Newly incorporated companies forming governance
- Pre-IPO companies preparing for listing
- Family businesses introducing independent directors
- Companies post-acquisition needing board restructure
- PE-backed businesses entering next growth phase
Which Service Is Right for You?
| Your Situation | Cost-Benefit Analysis | Turnaround Assessment | Board Formation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facing a major investment decision | — | — | |
| Business under financial pressure | — | — | |
| Setting up a new board or governance structure | — | — | |
| Need analysis completed in 2–3 weeks | — | ||
| Root cause of problems unclear | — | — | |
| Preparing for IPO or PE investment | — |
Not certain? Describe your situation via the contact form and we will suggest the most appropriate path.
Professional Standards
Confidentiality
Mutual NDA before briefing. Client data handled on a need-to-know basis and deleted post-engagement.
Independence
Conflict checks before every engagement. We decline work where independence cannot be maintained.
Timeline Discipline
We meet agreed delivery dates. If circumstances require a change, we communicate early and with explanation.
Written Deliverables
Every engagement produces a document built for use, not for presentation. Formats suited to their purpose.
Client Communication
Progress updates without being prompted. We tell clients what they need to know, when they need to know it.
Post-Delivery Support
A Q&A session is included after each delivery. Questions that arise from implementation are handled without additional fees.
Unsure which service applies to your situation?
Tell us what you're facing. We'll read the context and suggest the most suitable path — or be upfront if none of our services is the right answer.
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