Benefits Realization Management Flashcards
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Which phase of the program benefits management lifecycle focuses on defining and documenting expected benefits?
Answer: Benefits Identification
The Benefits Identification phase involves cataloging expected benefits, establishing metrics, and linking each benefit to strategic objectives.
A program manager notices that a planned benefit is at risk of not being realized. What is the best first action?
Answer: Analyze the root cause and develop a corrective action plan
When a benefit is at risk, the program manager should conduct root cause analysis and create a corrective action plan to recover the benefit.
How does benefits realization management differ from project deliverable management?
Answer: Benefits management focuses on outcomes and value, while deliverable management focuses on outputs and scope
Benefits management focuses on the value and outcomes delivered to the organization, whereas deliverable management tracks the creation of specific outputs.
The Program Business Case is primarily used to:
Answer: Justify the program investment by documenting expected benefits and strategic alignment
The Program Business Case provides the justification for the program investment, including expected benefits, costs, risks, and strategic alignment.
Which metric is most appropriate for measuring the realization of a benefit related to 'improved customer satisfaction'?
Answer: Net Promoter Score (NPS) or customer satisfaction survey scores
Customer satisfaction improvements are measured through direct feedback metrics like NPS or satisfaction surveys, not internal financial or schedule metrics.
Benefits transition planning should begin:
Answer: Early in the program to ensure operational units are prepared to sustain benefits
Early transition planning ensures receiving organizations are ready and capable of sustaining benefits when the program concludes.
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