Capability
Business Case Planning and Development
Business cases with analysis that holds up under scrutiny, options that are clear, and benefits you can still point to once the funding decision is made.
What it is
A case for informed decisions, not just funding approval
Business cases give decision-makers analysis they can rely on, and set the agreed prioritisation of expenditure. They are built by collaborating with business and project teams, establishing pragmatic approaches for specified objectives, while prioritising resources and mitigating risks. Done well, a business case is a communication tool that succinctly conveys intent, scope, accountabilities and benefits.
Our approach
Based on proven government standards
Our approach to business case development is based on proven Government standards. We have developed detailed guides and templates, and financial analysis tools built for the purpose, so every case follows the same rigour rather than starting from a blank page.
Value add
The areas where our ongoing involvement pays off
Our extensive experience, knowledge and continued involvement give clients the benefit of the latest outcomes and thinking in the areas where we are directly engaged.
Capital vs recurrent spending
Understanding what is expected for each, and how that shapes the case.
Government and Treasury preferences
Priorities that shift by jurisdiction and by year.
Business case lifecycles
The requisites and obligations that apply at each stage.
Strategy and business-as-usual
Integration with the strategies and operations the case has to fit into.
Gateway Review and ICT Assurance
Building the case to withstand these assurance frameworks.
Corporate savings benefits
The types and approaches available, and innovation and initiative lifecycles and stakeholder engagement.
Resourcing
A team that has done this across government
We have a team of experienced business case developers covering all sectors of government. Their experience covers the machinery of government and managing successful projects from conceptualisation through to implementation. We bring in-depth experience developing costs, benefits and benefit realisation models, and give decision makers the information they need to confidently instigate new projects.
Outcome
Funding obtained, and benefits actually tracked
We have completed hundreds of business cases, for programs ranging up to hundreds of millions of dollars and benefits that transform entire businesses. We retain an enviable record for successfully obtaining funding and enabling practical benefits realisation once that funding is approved.
Business case development sits inside our management consulting practice
See how it connects to strategy, governance and value management, or book a discovery call to talk through your next case.