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Digital Business Case

Business analysisDigital and data

Reference model

Digital Business Case ComponentsA canvas of 9 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Problem Statement, Proposed Solution, Objectives, Costs, Benefits, Risks, Implementation Plan, Stakeholder Engagement, Evaluation Metrics.Problem StatementClearly define the issue toaddress.Proposed SolutionOutline the digital initiativebeing proposed.ObjectivesList the goals of the initiative.CostsEstimate the total costsinvolved.BenefitsDetail the expected benefits andvalue.RisksIdentify potential risks andmitigation strategies.Implementation PlanOutline the steps for execution.Stakeholder EngagementIdentify key stakeholders andtheir roles.Evaluation MetricsDefine how success will bemeasured.

A digital business case articulates the value and feasibility of a proposed digital initiative.

About this model

A comprehensive document that outlines the rationale for a digital investment, including financial and strategic considerations.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Focus on the clarity of the problem statement and the proposed solution.
  • Ensure that the financial projections are realistic and backed by data.

What this does

Creates a structured argument for investing in a digital initiative, outlining the expected benefits, costs, and risks.

When to use it

Use it when you need to justify the investment in a digital project to stakeholders and decision-makers.

Not when: Do not use it when the project is too small to warrant detailed analysis or when the benefits are purely speculative.

What happens next

Present the business case to stakeholders for approval.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Market Analysis
  • Stakeholder Analysis

Feeds into →

  • Project Implementation Plan

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Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.

Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.