A Guide to Managing Business Benefits (PowerPoint PPT Slide Deck)

These slides contain a "snapshot" guide to Managing Business benefits and include using a Structured Approach, What is a Benefit, What is Benefits Management, Why is Benefits Management important, Who is Responsible/Involved, Role of the Business Change Manager, Linking Benefits with the Business Case, About the Business Case, Business Case Development, The Business Case Process, The Benefits Management Process, Identifying and Structuring Benefits, Planning for Benefits, Realisation and Tracking of Benefits, Benefits Evaluation, Post Implementation Review (Why/What/When, Key Principles, How, Activities to Include, The Report.

The guide emphasizes a structured approach to benefits management, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the business case. It focuses on building a robust business case, maintaining focus on final outcomes, and improving stakeholder engagement. The PPT outlines the importance of improving communications and increasing the chances of successful change. It also highlights the need to focus on the most important benefits and provide a sound basis for benefits evaluation.

Benefits management is presented as an integral part of change management, aimed at delivering quantifiable business benefits. The guide details the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including the senior responsible owner, programme/project team, and benefit owners. It stresses the importance of linking benefits with the business case to ensure objectives are met and benefits are aligned.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits management process, from identifying and structuring benefits to planning, realizing, and tracking them. It also covers the evaluation of benefits and the post-implementation review, emphasizing key principles and activities to include. The guide is designed to help organizations achieve their desired outcomes and maximize return on investment.