Guide
Quick guide to benefits management in government
A quick guide from Government Project Delivery with a clear and practical introduction to benefits management in the UK government.
The guide summarises the key points in Chapter 19: Benefits management of The Teal Book. It’s designed to help anyone involved in project delivery grasp the essentials quickly and know where to find more guidance and support.
Details
This guide is for anyone involved in project delivery in government, including senior responsible owners (SROs), project and programme managers, benefits managers, analysts, and business case authors.
It’s especially useful for those new to benefits management or senior leaders looking for key things to keep in mind and look out for when overseeing a portfolio, programme or project.
The guide sets out the purpose and principles of benefits management, including:
- what benefits are and why they should be managed
- how benefits link to government objectives and public value
- the roles and responsibilities involved in managing benefits
- key steps in the benefits management process
- how benefits fit into the business case using the HM Treasury five case model
- a life cycle checklist aligned with the reference project delivery stages
This guide should be read alongside the Government Functional Standard for Project Delivery and The Teal Book.
Product Information
Collection Benefits management in government
Delivery vehicle Appraisal, Definition, Delivery, Feasibility, Operation, Portfolio, Programme, Project
Practice Benefits Management, Planning and Control
Sector Digital and data, Government Transformation and Service Delivery, Infrastructure and Construction, Military Capability
Product type Workbooks and guides