The lowdown on business case software
<b>What is it?</b> Business case software helps agencies through the process of creating a convincing business case, employing templates and, in some programs, scorecards based on known criteria that help judge how the business case will be received.
Business case software helps agencies through the process of creating a convincing business case, employing templates and, in some programs, scorecards based on known criteria that help judge how the business case will be received. If agency personnel are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of building a business case, the templates and scorecards could be useful. Also, some programs are designed to use business cases in a broader approach to managing technology, an approach that OMB encourages. Before buying a business case tool, you should ask the following questions:
What is it?
When would I need it?
Must-know info?
When would I need it?
Must-know info?
- How well does this tool match the agency’s commitment to portfolio and project management?
- Can it easily interact with other applications to acquire necessary data?
- Is the tool oriented toward OMB requirements such as Exhibit 300?
- Can it be customized to fit the agency’s style?
- Does it have a reasonable upgrade path to match increasing agency sophistication?
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