Study

The study describes the desired solution by defining the objectives – based on the status report – in terms of the benefits sought. It lists possible solution variants and the proposed procedure, then evaluates them. It corresponds to the business case and shows the business benefits as well as the reference to the strategy and the objectives of the core organization. All aspects that have an influence on the planned solution or that can be influenced by the solution are mentioned in the study. In addition, the appropriate scenario (see Section "Scenarios") is selected, a user-defined scenario is created where appropriate, and the future value of the project is estimated.

The study is detailed only to the extent that the direction of the envisaged project is clear and the decision on next steps can be made. The lean approach applies in particular to the status report so as not to prolong the initiation phase unnecessarily.

The decision on next steps documented in the study forms the basis for preparing a decision on whether or not to continue a project. The study is the prerequisite for drawing up the project management plan and the execution order.

• Background
• Status report from a business perspective with
  • Business organization
  • Product or IT system
  • Quantities and frequencies
  • Information security and data protection
  • Description of the current overall context
  • Strengths and weaknesses analysis
  • Analysis and evaluation
• Objectives
• Framework conditions, strategy reference and boundaries
• Parameters
• Rough requirements
• Solution options with
  • Option overview
  • Description per option, incl. proposed approach
  • Analysis and evaluation with
    • Degree of objective achievement
    • Requirement coverage
    • Cost/benefit/economic efficiency considerations
    • Risk assessment (project and operational risks)
    • Further criteria such as sustainability, etc.
• Proposal and decision on next steps
  • Solution option
  • Scenario
  • Procedure
  • Project value
• Planning and deadlines
  • Scenario and modules
  • Project deadlines, milestones
  • Planned period of use

• Study

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