Pre-execution audit and pre-implementation audit
Before carrying out a project, it is worth assessing the risks and requirements.
A pre-execution audit and pre-implementation audit help determine whether a project is ready for implementation or still requires further refinement. This allows you to make decisions based on facts, not assumptions.
At explitia, we conduct IT project audits that organize business goals, requirements, data, integrations and responsibilities. As a result, you know what needs to be built, what the project scope is and what should be clarified before work begins.
Check whether your project is ready for execution!
Contact us and see how a pre-execution audit helps organize the scope, requirements, data, integrations, and risks before work begins.
What do you gain from a pre-execution audit?
After the audit, you have:
A verified IT project scope
Organized requirements before execution
An assessment of whether the project is ready for implementation
A list of risk areas and gaps to close
A better basis for pricing, scheduling, and purchasing decisions
A shared understanding of the project on the business and IT sides
This stage organizes the project before implementation, when changes are cheaper and easier to manage.
What does a pre-execution audit involve?
It is an analysis of the project before execution begins. We check whether the assumptions are consistent, the requirements are complete, and the scope is clearly described.
A pre-execution project audit includes:
- business goals and the expected implementation outcome,
- project analysis before implementation,
- requirements audit before implementation,
- verification of the IT project scope,
- analysis of data, systems, and integrations,
- risk analysis before implementation,
- assessment of project readiness for execution.
The purpose of the work is to make the project safe to implement.
When is it worth carrying out a pre-implementation audit?
Before choosing a supplier
It is a good solution when you want to:
- prepare the project for discussions with contractors,
- organize requirements before execution,
- compare offers based on the same assumptions,
- avoid a poorly described scope already at the purchasing stage.
In this variant a company pre-execution audit helps organize the project before the purchasing process begins.
After choosing a supplier, before implementation begins
This is the right moment when:
- the scope is too general,
- some requirements are still missing,
- there are doubts about integration,
- the business and the contractor understand the project differently.
Then a system pre-implementation audit allows you to finalize the most important arrangements before moving into execution.
What do we check as part of an IT project audit?
Goals and business purpose
At the beginning, we determine what problem the project should solve, who will use the system, and what result the implementation should deliver. This stage organizes priorities and helps assess whether the project has a business justification.
Project analysis before implementation
We check current processes, data sources, systems, dependencies between departments, and organizational and technical constraints. This makes it clear what is ready and what needs refinement.
Requirements audit before implementation
We organize functional and non-functional requirements, user roles, exceptions, and priorities. This stage provides the basis for the scope, pricing, and schedule.
Verification of the IT project scope
We determine what is included in the project, what remains outside it, and which elements are better moved to the next stage. This reduces the risk of misunderstandings and changes during the work.
Risk analysis before implementation
We assess organizational, project, technical, integration, and budget risks. This makes it clear what needs to be closed before the start and what requires additional decisions.
Assessment of project readiness for execution
At the end, you receive a clear picture of the situation: whether the project can be launched now or whether specific areas need to be organized first.
Finalize the scope before the project moves into execution!
A pre-implementation audit helps close gaps in requirements, data, processes, and integrations before they become a costly problem during implementation. Contact us and we will discuss all the details for your solution.
What will you receive after a pre-implementation audit?
The result of the work is material that organizes the project and facilitates further decisions. Depending on the scope of cooperation, it may include:
- a description of the project’s goals and assumptions,
- organized requirements,
- confirmed scope,
- a list of risk areas and recommendations,
- identification of gaps in data, processes, or integrations,
- a recommendation for the next steps.
You gain a basis for further action, not a document that ends up in a drawer.
Pre-implementation consulting and preparing the project for implementation
Not every project needs an extensive study right away. Sometimes it is more important to quickly organize the assumptions and check whether the direction is right.
That is why we also offer pre-implementation consulting, which helps to:
- clarify assumptions,
- organize requirements before execution,
- prepare the project for implementation,
- determine the order of further actions.
It is a good solution if you want to organize the project first and only then move on to full execution.
Benefits for your company
A well-executed pre-execution audit gives you:
| Greater control over the project scope |
| Fewer changes during implementation |
| Better predictability of costs and deadlines |
| More efficient communication between IT and other departments |
| A smoother project start |
| A stronger basis for purchasing and execution decisions |
How the audit works from the perspective of further work
The audit organizes the project before the next stage of work.
It can be a starting point for:
Clarifying the implementation scope
The audit makes it possible to clearly define what exactly should be delivered, which processes the project covers, and what business outcomes it should bring.
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Preparing a request for proposal
The audit provides specific technical and organizational data that make the request precise, comparable, and less prone to underestimation.
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Further technology consulting
The audit indicates areas that require deeper analysis, selection of the right solutions, or organization of processes before implementation.
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Starting execution with the explitia team
The audit provides a ready basis for moving from analysis to the project, shortening preparation time and reducing the risk of incorrect assumptions.
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Check whether your project is ready for execution
If you want to organize the scope, requirements, and risks before the start, we will carry out a pre-execution audit or a pre-implementation audit.
Talk to the explitia team and check what is worth clarifying before the project moves into execution.