Business Case

Business Case is the first step in the project initiation.

Business Case Template

A general template for a business case would be

    • Why is the project needed (issues & opportunities)?
    • How will the effort solve the issues or opportunities facing the organization?
    • What is the recommended solution(s)?
    • How does the solution address the issues or opportunities (benefits)?
    • What will happen to the business if the BPR effort is not undertaken (the do nothing scenario)?
    • When will the solutions be deployed
    • How much money, people, and time will be needed to deliver the solution and realize the benefits?

Or

    • Background and Problem Statement
    • Expected Outcomes and Benefits
    • Description and Overview of Each Option
    • Expected Benefits of Each Option
    • Initial Risks and Issues
    • Initial Estimates of Costs and Time
    • Recommendation & Justification

References

    • Business Case Tutorial at Prosci (link)
    • Business Case Template from Australian Department of Health (link). Another version, PDF link.
    • How to write a business case template (link)