A great project business case creates excitement and anticipation within the business for the benefits promises. In addition to the upsides, a project business case should carefully set expectations about the effort, resources and change needed to achieve those benefits.

I share 8 reasons why you should write a business case for a project, 4 damaging mistakes to avoid plus 8 key sections to include. 
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Writing a project business case is a key starting point for project planning and what I would consider project management basics. I share 8 really valuable reasons to write a business case for a project. 

For example, do you really want to put your reputation on the line with a half thought through project plan. It would not be a good way to start persuading others to allocate resources and staff time ahead of other business opportunities.

Avoid 4 damaging mistakes when writing a business case in project management. Being realistic, doing your research and analysis and thinking through different scenarios and the problems that might arise in each are good project planning and management skills.

Classic mistakes are made by project managers when writing project business cases to try to get the project signed off and started. Inflating the upsides and downplaying costs are two. When you have a good project business case, you should be able to do the opposite and still have the business keen to sign off and start the project. 

A key test of project manager skills is setting realistic expectations or even expectations that the project team are happy they will exceed. This sets a project up for success from the start rather than trying to climb a mountain of expectation set with a poor business case.

How to write a great project business case must start with a good summary that covers all the key points - the goals, the benefits for the business, the ROI, the timeline, key project risks and mitigations and the key resources needed. 

Learn all about the remaining 7 sections to writing a great project business plan which will allow you to be more persuasive, start your project earlier and set much more realistic expectations across the business. 

If you have any questions about “How To Write A Great Project Business Case - 8 Key Sections To Include”, please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you. 

Jess Coles

Enhance.training