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1-4.1 Strategic Fit

This aspect of the business justification explains how the scope of the proposed project fits within the existing business strategies of the client organization, as well as those of the Postal Service as a whole. The need must support Postal Service objectives and current priorities. The strategic fit discussion includes:

  • Description of the business need (including the need[s]) that will be met by the project and why it is needed now).
  • Key benefits to be realized.
  • Key risks associated with the project/decision.
  • Critical success factors (how success will be constituted and measured).
  • Key stakeholder analysis (stakeholders and their contribution to the project).

A detailed discussion of risks can be found in Section 1-15, Manage Risks.




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