Business Case Builder

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Build comprehensive business cases with uncertainty modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment for product initiatives.

What You Get

Get a complete business case document with three-scenario financial models, ROI/NPV calculations, sensitivity analysis, and actionable risk mitigation strategies.

The Problem

Product managers and leaders struggle to build convincing business cases that properly account for uncertainty. Traditional business cases provide single-point estimates that create false precision, leading to either overly optimistic projections that disappoint or overly conservative estimates that kill good initiatives. Without proper scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis, stakeholders can't assess which assumptions matter most or what risks need mitigation.

The Solution

Build financial models that acknowledge uncertainty through three-scenario analysis (best/base/worst case). Calculate ROI, payback period, and NPV across all scenarios. Generate sensitivity analysis to reveal which assumptions drive outcomes. Document risks with specific mitigation strategies and early warning indicators. Produce professional business case documents ready for executive review, scaled appropriately to initiative size.

How It Works

  1. 1 Gather initiative details including strategic context, timeline, and success metrics
  2. 2 Document all costs with best/base/worst estimates for uncertainty modeling
  3. 3 Estimate benefits across scenarios including revenue impact, cost savings, and strategic value
  4. 4 Document key assumptions with confidence levels and potential impact if wrong
  5. 5 Calculate financial metrics (ROI, payback period, NPV) across all three scenarios using Python
  6. 6 Generate sensitivity analysis varying key assumptions by +/-20% and +/-50%
  7. 7 Assess high-impact risks with specific mitigation strategies and contingency plans
  8. 8 Create one-page executive summary with clear go/no-go recommendation
  9. 9 Compile complete business case document with professional formatting

What You'll Need

  • Initiative description and strategic context
  • Cost estimates for development and ongoing operations (with ranges)
  • Benefit projections including revenue impact or cost savings (with ranges)
  • Key assumptions and confidence levels
  • Timeline and success metrics

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