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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 and IT Fusion for Shareholder Value

Is business and IT alignment sufficient to maximize shareholder value? This white paper suggests that it is not. In order for companies to create unprecedented shareholder value they must "fuse" business and IT. What must a CIO do to fuse IT with business? What are the benefits of such a fusion? Read On>>

How Does IT Create Value For Business?

This presentation makes the case for the strategic use of information technology to create business value – competitive advantage, cost optimization etc. – using real life examples from business. Great place to start your IT strategy 101 journey!

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)

An Integrated Approach to Running IT as a Business

This paper discusses running IT like a business for better business results from IT investments. The author argues that the concept of running IT like a business is not about just the financial considerations, it entails a comprehensive approach which must include integrated processes, governance, and metrics to prove the

Case Study: Running IT Like a Business

This study puts in context “running IT like a business” making the vital connections that must be made with issues of business IT alignment, IT value, IT Organization design, and IT finance.

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.

Strategic Assessment of Investment Proposal

The Strategic Assessment is intended to provide stakeholders with a high degree of confidence that the investment they are considering aligns with the organizations strategic priorities and responds to a true business need. Stakeholders can consider the rationale for a proposed investment at an early stage, and determine if the proposal warrants the development of a business case.

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