10.3. SOURCE OF DATA AND INFORMATION RELATED TO DECISION CRITERIA

How do we get the data and information that will make it possible to use the criteria? The best source of this data is directly from the business case. This is where development of standard business case templates and guides can be invaluable in successful implementation and operation of PPM processes. The business case not only should provide data for scoring each of the decision criteria used for prioritizing projects, but it should also explain any assumptions used to reach the values put forth in the business case and explain the various options considered for meeting the project requirements.

Lesson Learned Link the decision criteria to business case requirements via documentation templates or specific data view completions in computing systems.