(CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL) -- The best time to stop projects or programs that will not be successful is before they are ever started. Research has shown that the focused use of realistic business-case analysis on proposed initiatives could enable organizations to reduce the amount of project waste and churn (i.e., rework) by up to 40 percent, potentially avoiding millions of dollars lost on failed projects, programs, and initiatives.

Making the Case for Change: Using Effective Business Cases to Minimize Project and Innovation Failures (CRC Press, 2014) illustrates how to develop a strong business case that links investments to program results and, ultimately, with the strategic outcomes of the organization. In addition, the book provides a template and example case studies for those seeking to fast-track the development of a business case within their organizations.

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