Business Case Checklist

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Business Case Checklist

Checklist ensures the Business Case is properly created in the first place so it can be effectively utilized throughout project.
 
  • Mark all that apply.
    • Are benefits stated in terms that can be measured in the post project review?
    • Are costs based on the Project Plan or some other figures?
    • Are figures based on defined items that can be measured?
    • Are the reasons for the project clearly defined?
    • Does the Business Case make sense?
    • Have ‘before’ measurements been taken in order to assist comparisons in the post-project review?
    • If the project is part of a programme, is the programme's Business Case fully reflected in the project?
    • Is the Business Case passed down from pre-project work?
    • Is the Business Case updated and reviewed for each end stage assessment?
    • Is the impact of changes on the Business Case assessed?
    • Is there an investment appraisal?
    • Is it clear how any necessary funding will be obtained?
    • It is clear how the benefits will be realized?
    • It is clear what the preferred business option is and why?
    • It is clear what will define a successful outcome?
    • Are the benefits are clearly identified and justified?
    • Does the Business Case conforms to organizational accounting standards?
    • Does the Business Case includes non-financial, as well as financial, criteria?
    • Does the Business Case include operations and maintenance costs and risks, as well as project costs and risks?
    • Are major risks faced by the project explicitly stated, together with any proposed responses?
    • Are the Project Plan and Business Case aligned?
    • Are the reasons for the project consistent with the corporate or programme strategy?
    • Where external procurement is required, is it clear what the preferred sourcing option is and why?
    • Who will measure the impact of changes on the Business Case?