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Benefits Realization Benefit Map Template
Benefits Realization Benefit Map Template
Benefits Realization Benefit Map Template
4. Ideally the Benefits Map would be created working from right to left, ie. start at strate
through end benefits and intermediate benefits. It should then define the project deliver
outputs) and business changes required.
About the Benefits Map
The Benefits Map outlines the relationship between benefits and:
· corporate strategies
· benefits; and
· project deliverables.
Definitions
Specialist products created by the project to develop capability. It is important to docum
Deliverables (Project Output)
dependencies that exist.
Capability A service, function or operation that enables an organization to exploit opportunities.
A desired outcome that is measurable and is valued by the organization but represents
Intermediate an End Benefit. Benefits are best titled with a change term at the beginning such as, inc
Benefits cheaper, bigger. Avoid such terms as better or improved as these terms are not specific
analysis.
The measured improvement resulting from an outcome perceived as an advantage (or t
benefit/side effect from an undesired outcome). Benefits are best titled with a change te
End Benefits
such as, increased, faster, lower, cheaper, bigger. Avoid such terms as better or improv
not specific enough for further analysis.
The measured improvement resulting from an outcome perceived as an advantage (or t
Program Objectives
benefit/side effect from an undesired outcome)
tructions
benefits and:
Purpose: The purpose of the Benefits Map is to illustrate the relationship between benefits, outcomes(capability) and outputs so that realization of benefits can be tracked and managed.
Deliverables (Project Outputs) Capability Intermediate Benefits End Benefits Program Objectives
Project
End Benefit
New Capability
Project Program
Deliverable Objective
No 2
Project
Deliverables Enter Strategic/Program Objective here
End Benefit
Program
Project
Deliverables Objective
Intermediate No 3
New Benefit
Capability
Program
External Influences/dependencies Intermediate Objective
Benefit No 4
eg. ICT
Interim Enter Strategic/Program Objective here
System
support
Legend
Dependencies on project outputs
End Benefit Strategic
Project New Intermediate End Benefit End Benefit Objective Dependencies between benefits
Project Deliverable Project New Capability New Benefit
Deliverable Deliverable Capability Intermediate Link to Objectives
Capability Benefit
Intermediate
Benefit
Other external dependencies
Purpose: The purpose of the Benefits Map is to illustrate the relationship between benefits, outcomes(capability) and outputs so that realization of benefits can be tracked and managed.
Deliverables (Project Outputs) Capability Intermediate Benefits End Benefits Program Objectives
Project
End Benefit
New Capability
Project Program
Deliverabl Objective
e No 2
Project
Deliverables Enter Strategic/Program Objective here
End Benefit
Program
Project
Deliverables Objective
Intermediate No 3
New Benefit
Capability
Program
External Influences/dependencies Intermediate Objective
Benefit No 4
eg. ICT
Interim Enter Strategic/Program Objective here
System
support
Legend
Dependencies on project outputs
End Benefit Strategic
Project New Intermediate End Benefit End Benefit Objective Dependencies between benefits
Project Deliverable Project New Capability New Benefit
Deliverable Deliverable Capability Intermediate Link to Objectives
Capability Benefit
Intermediate
Benefit
Other external dependencies