ABC Company has decided to include the Health and Safety Training Project in a programme to support their strategy to deliver globally. The programme team has provided the detailed business justification and, as a result, the project board has decided that the business case will not need refining further during the
'initiating a project' process.
Is this an appropriate action for the project board, and why?
Yes, because the project board is able to use the business case provided by the programme. When a project is part of a larger programme, the programme typically provides a detailed business justification that can be used by individual projects within the programme. This approach ensures that all projects are aligned with the overall programme objectives and reduces the need for redundant efforts in business case preparation.
Refer 6.3.4 The project's business case will typically be aggregated into the overall programme business case and is likely to be reduced in content.
A I agree that Option B is a reasonable choice, but it may not be the best one for every situation. Different organizations may have different standards and processes for project and program management. Therefore, it’s important to consult the relevant guidelines and stakeholders before making a decision.