Some might consider the feasibility report is part of the project some might consider it as separate project by itself no matter what in both cases I think the PM should be engaged that's if he/she is not the one who generated the idea of the business case. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
There is not an standard format for business case. But something that is clear is inside it somebody have to state how much it cost and how much it takes. The person to estimate that is somebody that has project management knowledge. That´s not mean that person will be the assigned project manger if the business case is approved and the project started. All related to business case is business analyst responsability so it is one of the point where both roles must work together according to best practices.In my personal experience it is a critical success factor. Saving Changes...
I would say that has more to do with how long the PM has been in the organization, their seniority level, and the size of the organization. Certainly I have seen PM's (me being one of them) who have worked on business cases before a project was created. Saving Changes...
I've seen both approaches but generally I've found better results when the PM is involved before the business case is finalized as he/she can bring some structure to the process and can ensure (especially if they will be managing the project if the business case gets approved) that key knowledge areas are covered.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
It depends. One aspect is internal vs. external (contracted out) projects.
As a PM on an external project I mostly did not even see the business case, but rather a contract containing some components of it. As a PM for a internal project it might be similar, there is often a pre-project and sometimes a post-project (=organisational change management). I found that business sponsors do not want to expose themselves during these to a mere PM. A pre-project might be done by another PM or even a consultant.
If a PM is involved in the pre- and post-projects too, he in fact is running a program.
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May 23, 2018 1:45 PM
Riyadh Salih
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Thomas, thanks for your feedback good approach of external /internal
Kiron, thanks for your feed back that's even better before business case Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I agree with my colleagues here. In my opinion, it depends on the project. So, normally I would like to involve as early as possible, and I found that it was very helpful for the success of the project.
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May 23, 2018 1:46 PM
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Anish, yes the more you engaged earlier the better success, good insight knowledge and can alter design too
It depends. One aspect is internal vs. external (contracted out) projects.
As a PM on an external project I mostly did not even see the business case, but rather a contract containing some components of it. As a PM for a internal project it might be similar, there is often a pre-project and sometimes a post-project (=organisational change management). I found that business sponsors do not want to expose themselves during these to a mere PM. A pre-project might be done by another PM or even a consultant.
If a PM is involved in the pre- and post-projects too, he in fact is running a program.
Thomas, thanks for your feedback good approach of external /internal Saving Changes...
I agree with my colleagues here. In my opinion, it depends on the project. So, normally I would like to involve as early as possible, and I found that it was very helpful for the success of the project.
Anish, yes the more you engaged earlier the better success, good insight knowledge and can alter design too Saving Changes...
