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[Project Name]

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Section 1:Executive Summary . Page 1

Section 2:Background / Current State . Page 1

Section 3:Project Outcome / Future State .. Page 2

Section 4:Cost and Benefit Analysis ... Page 3

Section 5: Implementation Strategy. Page 3

Section 6:Acceptance and Sign Off.. Page 5

Section 7:Appendices ... Page 5

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To help guide you in writing the business case, below is an outlineof the various topics

to include in a business case.

The Bac kground Section is to provide the reader with an introduction to the subject of

the business case. This section describes the history and current state of affairs giving

rise to or relating to the general business problem or opportunity that is the subjec t of

the business case.

2.1 Problem/Opportunity

2.2 Current Situation and

Environmental Analysis

2.2.1 Environmental Scan

2.2.2 Politica l Environment

2.2.3 Economic Environment

2.2.4 Organizational Environment

2.2.5 Social Environment2.2.6 Other Initiatives

2.2.7 Business Processes

2.2.8 Technology

2.2.9 Labour Relations

2.3 Project Partners

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3.1 Vision and Mission Statements

3.2 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures

3.3 Scope

3.4 Out of Scope

3.5 Project Scope Management

3.6 Governance, Accountability and Operating Funding Model

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4.1 Infrastructure Analysis

4.1.1 Human Resources

4.1.2 Information Technology

4.2 Cost and Benefit Analysis

4.2.1 Service Related Benefits Other Cash benefits free up resources (e.g. staff time, space) in

ways that can be quantified but do not free up budget for other

activities. Qualitative benefits improve effectiveness, responsiveness and/or

risk management in ways that are beneficial but not easily

quantified.

4.2.2 Cost Related Benefits

Hard Cash benefits reduce institution operating costs, freeing up

budget for other activities.

4.2.3 Additional/Other Benefits (WHERE APPLICABLE)

4.2.4 Costs

4.2.5 Cost/Benefit Analysis

4.2.6 Individual Site Cost/Benefit

Project Organization

5.1 Governance Structure and Accountabilities

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5.2 Organization Structure

5.2.1 Core Project Team

5.2.2 Participating Institutions

5.3 Human Resource Management Strategies

5.4 Project Deliverables

5.5 Project Budget

5.5.1 Project Budget

5.5.2 Operating Budget

5.5.3 Project Cost Management Plan

5.6 Change Management and Transition Plan

5.7 Project Stakeholders & Communications Management Plan

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5.8 Risk Management

5.9 Constraints

5.10 Assumptions

Include all applicable Appendices from the list below and include any other relevant

information not listed.

A. Risk Management Table

B. Financial Models and SensitivitiesC. Operating Model Details

D. Alternatives and Decision Analysis

E. Glossary of Terms

F. Governance Reporting StructureG. Detailed Implementation Plan

H. Timeframe (Gantt Chart) with milestones

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