How to Develop a Business Case (PowerPoint PPT)

This deck include 7 main contents: Executive Summary; Business Case Overview; Business Case Development Process; Lessons Learned ? Risks and Success Factors; Business Case Template Overview; Glossary; Appendix and Example Slides

A business case is a tool that helps business leaders make investment decisions by helping them understand the financial impact of those decisions. A business case describes how the results will be delivered. A business case must be developed whenever a major investment decision is being made. The business case provides an understanding of which initiatives create the greatest value; supports decision-making; and helps track program performance.
The business case is often developed throughout the planning stage of a project to help justify a strategic direction and operating strategy. Business cases must clearly communicate the overall impact of a business decision; as well as the logic and methodology used to derive the results and should be used ongoing to "sell" and "defend" the program.

This deck is complemented by a companion document the "Business Case Template Excel" file which provides a step-by-step methodology for developing a high level business case.