Project Implications
o Impact of implementing the project (or not)
o Impact on business metrics
o Considering other project solutions
o Evaluating impact on business processes, policies and areas
Project Benefits
o Types of project benefits
o Establishing successful completion criteria
Project Estimation
o Equipment
o Software
o Resources
o Vendor resources
o 3rd party resources
o Maintenance agreements
o Post Implementation estimation
o Long-term estimation
Cost/Benefit Analysis
o Document assumptions
o Impact to operating costs
o Calculating payback period – return on investment (ROI)
Tying it all together
o Build the business case
o Validate the solution
