Justify Your Project

Estimating Return on Investment Your investment bankers give your corporation a shot in the arm with some much-needed capital. What's in it for them? You put a lot of time, effort and money into projects funded by that infusion of capital. What's in it for you and your company? Return on investment is a type of "scorekeeping" for the business environment. It can be a return on assets, that is, a company's income for a period, divided by the value of assets used to produce that income.

gantthead articles Pages: 1 2 next> ROI is a Matter of Setting Priorities - by Michael Atherton (January 20, 2003) Applying faster technology to a system that has slow, ill-conceived or non-adaptive processes will not achieve the desired returns. E-Business at the Crossroads - by John Kogel (January 8, 2003) The ability to map business priorities and leverage technologies to accelerate change is critical as e-business matures and grows up. Now, more than ever, it requires disciplined management and measurement of ROI. BI Shines in a Gray Economy - by Adhanda Enterprises (January 13, 2003) BI shines because it generates a clear return on investment to buyers in a very short period. Calculate Your ROI, Make Two Envelopes... - by David Liss (February 4, 2002) Confused by ROI? This primer will help you understand what it's all about. And if you're behind the eight-ball, responsible for putting together an ROI for a project gone bad, this article could save you. Business Intelligence ROI: It's a Figment of Your Imagination - by Vijay Sankaran (September 4, 2001) How do you put a real dollar figure on the value of a BI project? You probably can't. That doesn't mean that you have to forgo determining business benefits, you just have to attack it from a different angle. What Stakeholders Want: The Owners - by Michael R. Wood (January 15, 2001) I've got three words for you to remember when trying to keep owner stakeholders happy: Return On Investment.

downloads Pages: 1 2 next> Project Proposal ( Plan - Template ) You have a great idea for a proposal. Here's a way how to put it in writing to catch the attention of sponsors, potential stakeholders and your upper management. How to Estimate Return on Investment (ROI) ( Example ) Sell your business case with a respectable return on investment. Here's how to calculate ROI. We've also thrown in an example so you can see how it all works. Project Definition Review Checklist Before you submit your proposed project for approval, maybe it's a good idea to look at it critically first. This checklist asks some hard questions you might not even have thought about. Project Estimating Worksheet ( Template ) While this deliverable is aimed primarily at project management offices, it is also useful for stand-alone project managers, too. Use it to estimate how much your project might cost, then build a realistic budget with your estimations. JPACE Yourself! For those of you who don't have the time to read Gantthead's process library, this presentation is an overview on how to justify, plan, activate, control and end your project effectively. Measuring the Value of Knowledge Management The true value of knowledge management is using it to solve a business problem. This presentation will show you where, what and how to measure the true value of knowledge management for your company.