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Resources for Effective IT Investment Management – Page 3

Introduction to REJ

This presentation provides an introduction to Microsoft's Rapid Economic Justification (REJ) methodology.

Program Business Case Template

This template helps build a business case for a specific program for an IT Investment – a temporary, time bound, flexible arrangement established to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits. Related Guide: Creating a Program

Implementation Business Case Template

This business case template helps build a justification for proceeding with implementation – an implementation business case provides justification for a particular implementation approach/solution for an IT investment – the primary purpose is to recommend a solution that maximizes the return on investment. Related Guide: Creating an Implementation Business Case

Business Case Guide: Structured, Phased Approach

This in depth business case guide provides a structured and results driven approach and framework for all stages of the business case process. The guide is for capital intensive projects and can be adapted to technology specific business cases. (200 pages)

Post Project Evaluation Guide

This in depth guide to post project performance provides a structured approach and framework to assess the performance of a capital investment in operation. This assessment is a critical component of any business case evaluation because it can save not just money but also potential disasters for an organization. (150 pages)

Creating a Program Business Case for an IT Investment

This guide helps build a business case for a specific program – a temporary, time bound, flexible arrangement established to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits.

Creating a Preliminary Business Case for an IT Investment

This guide helps build an initial or indicative business case for an investment. This business case established the strategic context of the proposed investment, confirms the need for a solution to a business problem, recommends an approach with a list of viable options, and gets approval for further analysis to

Creating a Business Case for an IT Investment

This guide helps create a business case for an IT investment. This business case establishes the strategic context and fit, confirms the case for change, identifies the investment option that maximizes business value, prepares a proposal for procurement, and seeks the necessary funding and management approvals for successful implementation.

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