FEASIBILITY REPORTS

WHAT IS A FEASIBILITY REPORT? A feasibility report assesses if an idea or plan is practical based on specific criteria. Variety of feasibility reporting: memo  formal report stand alone  part of a formal document Different lengths and levels of detail depend on audience and purpose.

FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS What is the problem and what is the most practical way to deal with it? Is this course of action likely to succeed? What are the pros and cons? What are the alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks or risks? Should anything be done at all? Should we wait? Is the timing right?

ANALYSIS CRITERIA Establish analytical criteria and apply in a methodical way. Criteria can be defined by those who request the feasibility analysis or developed out of audience expectation.

ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE ANALYSIS clearly identified problem or purpose adequate but not excessive data for level of detail expected and necessary for understanding accurate and balanced data fully interpreted data – don’t just list your findings, explain what they mean! no personal bias appropriate, useful visuals valid conclusions with recommendations

STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT have a clear subject  title include background, if needed provide a recommendation early support with details, data, criteria explain why your recommendation is the most feasible end with a call to action

ELEMENTS OF A FORMAL REPORT FRONT MATTER letter of transmittal executive summary title page Table of Contents List of Figures, List of Tables abstract BACK MATTER glossary appendices bibliography