Free Business Case Template



BUSINESS CASE (Project Name/Type)more detailed project informationPrepared forBusiness NameStreet AddressCity, State, ZipAttn: Name, titleemail addressPrepared ByYour NameBusiness NameStreet AddressCity, State, Zipemail addressphone numberContents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Executive Summary PAGEREF _Toc367953233 \h 2Business Problem PAGEREF _Toc367953234 \h 2Analysis PAGEREF _Toc367953235 \h 2Proposed Solution One PAGEREF _Toc367953236 \h 2Goals PAGEREF _Toc367953237 \h 2Deliverables PAGEREF _Toc367953238 \h 2Benefits and Value PAGEREF _Toc367953239 \h 2Human Resource Requirements PAGEREF _Toc367953240 \h 3Procurements PAGEREF _Toc367953241 \h 3Estimated Cost PAGEREF _Toc367953242 \h 3Risks PAGEREF _Toc367953243 \h 4Strategic Alignment PAGEREF _Toc367953244 \h 4Proposed Solution Two PAGEREF _Toc367953245 \h 4Goals PAGEREF _Toc367953246 \h 4Deliverables PAGEREF _Toc367953247 \h 4Benefits and Value PAGEREF _Toc367953248 \h 4Human Resource Requirements PAGEREF _Toc367953249 \h 5Procurements PAGEREF _Toc367953250 \h 5Estimated Cost PAGEREF _Toc367953251 \h 5Risks PAGEREF _Toc367953252 \h 6Strategic Alignment PAGEREF _Toc367953253 \h 6Alternatives PAGEREF _Toc367953254 \h 6Recommended Solution PAGEREF _Toc367953255 \h 6Feasability PAGEREF _Toc367953256 \h 7Supporting Documentation PAGEREF _Toc367953257 \h 7Charter Authorization PAGEREF _Toc367953258 \h 7Insert DateExecutive SummaryProvide high-level, summary information about the project and why it is needed.Business Problem Describe the business problem.AnalysisWhy does the problem exist?A proposed project should support the objectives in the strategic plan. List specific strategic plan objectives and describe how the problem is an obstacle to reaching the specific objectives.Describe business processes that are not operating properly because of the problem.What is the impact of not implementing the problem?List all quantitative support in favor of eliminating the problem.What timeframe must the problem become resolved within?Proposed Solution OneDescribe the proposed solution in detail.GoalsList the high-level goals of the proposed solution. DeliverablesList the project deliverables. A deliverable is a unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service that must be produced to complete a process, phase, or project.Benefits and ValueList the benefits of the proposed solution and the estimated economic value of each benefit.BenefitValueTotal Project ValueHuman Resource RequirementsList the people from within the organization that might be assigned to the project.NameDepartment/TitleContact InformationImmediate SupervisorProcurementsList the known resources which must be procured.DescriptionSourceEstimated CostEstimated CostProvide high-level cost information for implementing the proposed solution. Resource DescriptionEstimated Cost TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED SOLUTIONRisksFrom a high-level perspective, identify risks associated with doing nothing.From a high-level perspective, identify risks associated with implementing the proposed solution.Strategic AlignmentDescribe how the proposed solution supports strategic goals.Proposed Solution TwoDescribe the proposed solution in detail.GoalsList the high-level goals of the proposed solution. DeliverablesList the project deliverables. A deliverable is a unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service that must be produced to complete a process, phase, or project.Benefits and ValueList the benefits of the proposed solution and the estimated economic value of each benefit.BenefitValueTotal Project ValueHuman Resource RequirementsList the people from within the organization that might be assigned to the project.NameDepartment/TitleContact InformationImmediate SupervisorProcurementsList the known resources which must be procured.DescriptionSourceEstimated CostEstimated CostProvide high-level cost information for implementing the proposed solution. Resource DescriptionEstimated Cost TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED SOLUTIONRisksFrom a high-level perspective, identify risks associated with doing nothing.From a high-level perspective, identify risks associated with implementing the proposed solution.Strategic AlignmentDescribe how the proposed solution supports strategic goals.AlternativesList the known alternatives to undertaking either of the proposed solutions and state the pros and cons of each.AlternativesBenefits of the AlternativeReasons for Not Implementing the AlternativeRecommended SolutionRank the two proposed solutions.Criteria?Solution OneSolution TwoBenefits(Please list and assign an overall score of 1-10 with 10 being the greatest.)[Assign a Rank of 1-10][Assign a Rank of 1-10]Estimated Total CostsRisks(Please list and assign an overall score of 1-10 with 10 being the greatest.)[Assign a Rank of 1-10][Assign a Rank of1-10]Total ScoreFeasabilityDescribe the overall feasibility of the recommended solution. What is the likelihood of achieving the desired result? Address whether a feasibility study should be conducted.Supporting DocumentationPlease attach any supporting documentation.Charter AuthorizationDate: _______________________________ By initialing each page and signing below, I _________________________________, in my capacity as ____________________________________________, authorize the recommended solution to begin the Charter process. (Insert Name of Organization) By: _____________________________________ Signature ______________________________________ Printed Name and Title For additional project management templates visit project-management-resources/free-project-management-templates. ................
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