Benefits Realisation


Benefits realisation in project management is the process of ensuring that the outcomes of a project deliver measurable value aligned with strategic objectives. It focuses on identifying, planning, tracking, and achieving benefits throughout the project lifecycle to maximise return on investment.

Technique Overview

Benefits Realisation Definition

Benefits realisation in project management refers to the structured approach of identifying, planning, measuring, and ensuring the achievement of anticipated benefits throughout a project's lifecycle. It involves aligning project outcomes with organisational goals, ensuring that resources are effectively utilised to deliver tangible value. This process emphasises continuous evaluation and management of benefits, often extending beyond project completion to assess the long-term impact on business objectives.

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  • Bradley, G. (2010). Benefit Realisation Management: A Practical Guide to Achieving Benefits through Change. Gower Publishing.
  • Breese, R. (2012). "Benefits realisation management: Panacea or false dawn?" International Journal of Project Management, 30(3), 341-351.
  • Ika, L. A. (2009). "Project success as a topic in project management journals." Project Management Journal, 40(4), 6-19.
  • Jenner, S. (2012). Managing Benefits. APMG-International.

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