Preparing a Business Case for PPM Tools

While it is easy to identify numerous areas where PPM can assist, it is sometimes difficult to ensure these benefits can be directly attributed to your solution.

This session covers:

• Why PPM business cases are harder than they should be: Understanding the complexities and common pitfalls.
  • Lack of clear objectives: Not defining clear and measurable objectives can lead to a lack of focus and direction.
  • Inadequate stakeholder engagement: Failing to involve key stakeholders can result in a lack of buy-in and support.
  • Overestimating benefits: Overestimating the potential benefits without solid evidence can undermine the credibility of the business case.
  • Underestimating costs: Not accounting for all costs, including hidden and indirect costs, can lead to budget overruns.
  • Ignoring risks: Failing to identify and mitigate risks can result in unforeseen challenges and setbacks.
• Key elements to include in a business case: Maximising the chances of success by focusing on essential components.
• Compelling elements in a benefit case: Highlighting the most persuasive factors to support your proposal.
• What not to do: Avoiding common mistakes and misconceptions when writing a business case.

Derek Strachan, our head of business consultancy, discusses the process of developing and presenting a business case to support the implementation of a Project and Programme Management solution.