Business Case Guides Collection

Business case guides are resources organizations can use to help them develop and evaluate business cases. They typically provide guidance and best practices for conducting market research, financial analysis, risk assessment, and other critical tasks involved in the business case process.

Here are some examples of business case guides:

The Business Case Guide – This guide, developed by the Harvard Business Review, provides a step-by-step framework for developing and evaluating business cases. It includes guidance on identifying the problem or opportunity, defining the objectives and scope, conducting market research, creating financial projections, and evaluating risks and opportunities.
The Better Business Cases Guide – This guide, developed by the UK Government, provides a structured approach for developing and evaluating business cases for public sector projects. It includes guidance on aligning the business case with government policy and priorities, conducting market research, creating financial projections, and assessing risks and benefits.
The Project Management Institute Guide to Business Case Development – This guide, developed by the Project Management Institute, guides on developing and evaluating business cases for projects. It includes information on stakeholder analysis, market research, financial analysis, risk assessment, and benefits realization.
The Small Business Administration Business Case Guide – This guide, developed by the Small Business Administration, guides on developing business cases for small businesses. It includes market research, financial analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning information.

Business case guides can be valuable for organizations developing or evaluating business cases. Providing a structured framework and guidance on best practices helps organizations ensure that their business cases are developed consistently and effectively, and that crucial information is presented clearly and concisely.

The Business Case Guides category is a comprehensive collection of resources, articles, and documents designed to provide CIOs, IT executives, and decision-makers with step-by-step guidance, best practices, and practical advice for creating, evaluating, and implementing IT-related business cases. This section of our CIO Reference Library focuses on offering insights and tools to help you navigate the complexities of the business case process and develop compelling, data-driven proposals that effectively communicate the value of your technology investments to stakeholders.

A well-crafted business case is essential for making informed decisions about IT projects and initiatives, securing stakeholder buy-in, and driving successful outcomes. The Business Case Guides category aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to manage each stage of the process effectively, from identifying the problem or opportunity and gathering data to evaluating alternatives and presenting the final business case for approval.

Key topics covered in this category include:

Step-by-step guides for creating IT-related business cases
Best practices and advice for articulating the problem or opportunity addressed by the IT project
Guidelines for gathering and analyzing data to support the business case
Tips for developing and evaluating alternative solutions
Techniques for estimating costs, benefits, and ROI of technology investments
Strategies for assessing and managing risks associated with IT projects
Recommendations for aligning the business case with organizational goals and business strategy
Guidance for presenting the business case for approval and securing stakeholder buy-in
Post-implementation review and continuous improvement using lessons learned from the business case process
Real-world examples and case studies to illustrate successful business case development and execution

The Business Case Guides category is regularly updated with new content, ensuring that it remains a valuable and current resource for CIOs and IT executives as they work to drive their organizations’ digital transformation and achieve success through effective management of the business case process.