Technology Function Assessment
What You Need to Know Before You Book
This page is for CEOs, CTOs and Boards who are considering a Technology Function Assessment and want to see how it works, what it costs and what to expect. It is here so you can make a clear, confident decision before you commit any time.
I am Timothy J. Hitchens, though most people just call me TJ. I am the founder of Become CTO. I have spent more than 40 years working with technology and over 25 years leading technology teams through growth, chaos and recovery.
I still personally run every Technology Function Assessment. When you book, you speak with me, not a junior consultant or an intake team. During Transform and Ascend, I remain responsible for your outcome while a small, trusted team supports delivery with masterclasses and specialist input where it genuinely helps.
That is why this page moves between “we” and “I”. Become CTO is the company that stands behind the work. I am the person you will meet first and the one who carries the responsibility for the transformation with you.
My promise is simple. If we agree to work together, it is because I am confident your technology function can become genuinely high performing and that we can help you get it there. If I do not believe that, I will tell you plainly and we will not proceed.
Here is how this works, from first call to ongoing elevation
Free 30 minute call. We determine together if transformation is possible and if we are the right fit.
$7,000 AUD*. Two weeks embedded. See exactly what is broken and how we would fix it.
$60,000 AUD* total ($10,000/month for 6 months). Rebuild the team's operating system and elevate your CTO.
$5,000 AUD/month*. Ongoing executive alignment. Keep momentum steady after transformation.
Not everyone moves through all four stages. Each step exists to decide if the next one makes sense. Most people who book are exploring, not committing. That is exactly what it is designed for.
* All prices are in AUD, plus GST where applicable.
The Assessment
What is the assessment and what is it for? ›
Free. 30 minutes. This is where we determine if transformation is possible and if we are the right fit.
What happens during the assessment call? ›
We cover four things:
We understand your business stage, CTO archetype, and what is actually breaking.
You get clarity on whether transformation is realistic and what the path forward looks like.
We qualify whether your team is genuinely ready and whether we have capacity to take this on.
We decide together if it makes sense to move forward or if you need something different.
Who should book the assessment? ›
Usually the CEO. Sometimes the CTO. Whoever is driving the decision to fix this.
Do not overthink it. It is 30 minutes. We will figure out what makes sense based on what we discover.
If We Move Forward
What happens after the assessment? ›
After the assessment, if transformation makes sense, we will discuss what is right for your situation. There are different ways to engage depending on your timeline, confidence level, and goals.
Some teams want to validate first. Others are ready to commit immediately. Both are fine. The right choice depends on you.
The Cost
What does each stage cost? ›
Assessment: Free. 30 minutes.
Diagnose: $7,000 AUD*. Two weeks embedded. See exactly what is broken and how we would fix it.
Transform: $60,000 AUD* total, billed as $10,000/month for 6 months. Rebuild your team's operating system while elevating your CTO.
Ascend: $5,000 AUD/month*. Optional ongoing alignment after Transform to maintain momentum.
* All prices are in AUD, plus GST where applicable.
Who We Work With
How do I know if this is for us? ›
You are considering this if:
1) You know something fundamental needs to change
2) Your CTO does not match what your business stage requires
3) Your team can not deliver predictably
4) You are willing to invest real time and money in transformation
Book Your Assessment
Book your free 30-minute assessment. We will get clear on whether we can help, if the timing is right, and what your next step should be.
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