Better Business Cases – Are They?

By Phil Guerin | 3 August 2023

Formal, standardised business cases used to be common only for larger investments. Now, NZ state sector agencies use the Better Business Cases (BBC) format for smaller, internal and less-visible proposals. The current investment threshold is $15m in whole-of-life costs. BBC must be used for any new Crown projects. It is also mandatory for anything deemed…

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Feasibility Studies – A matter of evidence

By Phil Guerin | 20 July 2023

A client recently asked us to do a feasibility analysis. The client had the basis of an idea and they needed a study to see if the idea was feasible. Feasible means possible and likely to be achieved.  This seems simple, but means looking objectively at the idea rather than just discussing its merits. A feasibility study…

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