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Chapter 12

The business case document

2.1 Typical contents

Content What it contains Benefits of having this

Strategic Analysis of the environment and the Identifies the drivers for
analysis organisation’s position the project

Provides a strategic
rationale for the project

Develops clear project
goals

Benefits and Details on how the project will Provides a financial
costs for the improve the organisation rationale for the project
project
This may include a formal financial Facilitates benefits
evaluation of the project realisation

Project The likely time, cost and scope of Provides clear boundaries
constraints the project for the project

Can help in developing
targets for project
elements

Provides a better
understanding of what
won’t be impacted by the
project

Risk analysis The potential likelihood and impact Allows for contingency
of key project risks planning

The project is better
prepared for when things
go wrong

Proactive rather than
reactive action is taken

The project is more likely
to stay under control

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