resource-and-investment-plan

Calculate phased costs, total investment ask, expected returns, and payback periods for investment plans.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
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Skill: resource-and-investment-plan
Source: https://github.com/adriaanmostert1976-lab/adriaan-toolkits/tree/main/source/execution-toolkit/resource-and-investment-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adriaanmostert1976-lab/adriaan-toolkits --skill resource-and-investment-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a transparent business case for investment plans by attaching economics to them, building up costs by phase, and showing expected returns and payback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Attach Economics: Build up people, capital, and operating costs, and state the total investment ask and its phasing.
  • Expected Return & Payback: Show expected return and payback, flagging the largest cost drivers and the most uncertain points.
  • Use Case: When a direction is chosen and the board needs to know exactly what it is being asked to fund and what it gets back.

Quick Start

Activate the skill with the command "build the investment ask" to generate a costed and phased investment plan with expected returns.

Frequently Asked Questions about resource-and-investment-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a business case for an investment plan?

To build a business case for an investment plan, you attach economics by calculating cost breakdowns across people, capital, and operating expenses, then phase the total investment ask to show expected returns and payback periods for board-level decision-making.

What is the best way to calculate payback period and expected return for a project?

The best way to calculate payback period and expected return is to use an integrated financial model that breaks down costs by project phase, flags the largest cost drivers, and highlights the most uncertain points to transparently show total investment versus expected returns.

How do I phase investment costs for a board-level funding request?

You phase investment costs for a board-level funding request by building up people, capital, and operating expenses across specific project phases, stating the total investment ask, and transparently displaying the financial implications and expected returns of each funding choice.

Can I use cost analysis to flag the largest cost drivers in my investment plan?

Yes, you can use cost analysis to flag the largest cost drivers in your investment plan by attaching economics to the chosen direction, building up phased costs, and identifying the most uncertain financial points for your board-level presentation.

Does investment planning require detailing both capital and operating costs?

Yes, investment planning requires detailing both capital and operating costs to state the total investment ask accurately, calculate the expected return, and provide a transparent view of the financial implications for board-level decision-making.