How do we do it

By implementing the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance’s Investment Management Standard (IMS). 

The standard is a practical way to step you through the process to identify and choose investments that deliver the greatest value to your business.

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At our organisation, business cases used to be inconsistent, difficult to understand, and lacked structure. This created confusion and made decision-making more challenging. However, since we implemented the IMS business cases are now consistent, clear, and easy to read. People can easily grasp the rationale behind decisions, the benefits, and the problems to be solved.

The improvements have been significant. The standardisation introduced by the IMS ensures that all business cases follow a consistent format, making them easier to understand and compare. Stakeholders now know exactly what to expect, which enhances communication and collaboration across teams.

More importantly, the clarity and transparency in the business cases have empowered managers to feel confident that the projects required to deliver the business case will be executed successfully. The system has also made it easier to track and manage risks, ensuring that potential challenges are addressed early.

Overall, the IMS has fostered greater accountability, better resource allocation, and stronger alignment with the our strategic goals. This has not only improved the quality of our business cases but also streamlined project delivery, saving time and reducing complexity.

We have 35+ years of delivering benefits using our experience, we take time to understand your businesses and culture and continually strive to add value

Let’s have a initial consultation to understand how we can help.

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A strong business case provides all the relevant information needed to make well-informed decisions, including problems to be addressed, costs, benefits, risks etc.

Every organisation is unique, so we start by taking the time to understand how business cases are currently being managed, evaluating the maturity level of your processes, and defining the desired future state.

Once we have a clear picture, we work with your team to implement the IMS that best suits your needs. This process may include formal training, mentoring, and hands-on work through real business cases to ensure that the framework is tailored for your specific context. We recognise that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution, and customisation is key.

Additionally, we can offer ongoing support, either on an ad-hoc basis or through regular check-ins, to ensure your team is consistently able to create compelling, well-structured business cases that drive decision-making and success.

Using the the Victorian Government’s Investment Management Standard.