The Business Case explains why the project should go ahead, what benefits are expected, what it will cost, and whether the proposition remains viable. It is the sanity check that stops a project becoming an expensive hobby.
When to use this template
- Assess whether a project is justified
- Review viability at stage boundaries
- Support major change or exception decisions
What it helps you capture
- Objectives and rationale
- Benefits and return on investment
- Options and financial assessment
- Risks, funding and delivery timeline
Who usually owns it
- Executive
- Project Manager
- Senior User
Practical use in an ICT project
Example: for an infrastructure refresh, the business case compares extending legacy support versus replacement, showing cost, risk, delivery impact and expected service benefits.
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