1. Benefits Map Using this Template
Benefits Maps are a pictorial representation of the value proposition of a programme / project and are an important communication mechanism to help generate stakeholder consensus and commitment. They can also be utilised to identify the components required to generate benefits, including the key activities and outputs required, their alignment with organisational strategy, and any assumptions, interdependencies and risks associated with their delivery.
For Programmes / Major / Large Projects, it is recommended that a Value Proposition Benefits Map should be generated as an outcome of the Investment Logic Mapping (ILM) process and incorporated into business case submissions.
For Minor / Small Projects, a Value Proposition Benefits Map is optional, but should be considered in situations where the value proposition is unclear or where the benefits are reliant on multiple dependencies.
The Benefits Journey Map is optional and should be considered where greater clarity of the journey to achieve the end benefits is required, in order to support development of the programme / project schedule e.g. to identify dependencies, outputs, and interim benefits.
Benefits Maps should be revalidated throughout the course of a programme / project, noting that changing circumstances, new information, and / or reliance on assumptions may necessitate their revision. Events that can impact benefits realisation include programme / project scope changes, solution selection decisions, timing / scope of rollout, and the emergence of issues.
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2. Programme / Project XXX - Benefits Map - Value Proposition
Helps to clarify the strategic context and value proposition of the investment in simple illustrative terms
Measures / KPIs
Problem Statement
Benefits
Strategic Objectives / Priorities
% weighting - the importance of the KPI relative to the other KPI that contributes to the benefit. The sum of the two weightings should = 100%
[The measure that will be used to demonstrate the performance improvement]
% weighting - the importance of the benefit relative to the other benefits. The sum of the four weightings should = 100%
XX%
[The performance improvement (effect) expected by solving the problem]
XX%
[The performance improvement expected by solving the problem]
XX%
XX%
XX%
[The strategic objective / priority the benefit contributes towards]
XX%
[The problem and resultant organisation performance effects / consequences]
XX%
XX%
XX%
XX%
XX%
XX%

3. Programme / Project XXX - Benefits Journey Map
Capability
The capability acquired
Changes
The key business changes / processes needed
Benefits
The benefits (performance improvements) expected
Strategic Objectives
The key strategic objectives / priorities the benefits contribute towards
Problem
The key problems and consequences the investment intends to resolve
Investment
The investment required
Outputs
The investment deliverables
Benefits – end measures
(lag indicators) - preferred
Performance Impacts / Effects
Benefits - interim measures
(lead indicators) 1. 1.
resolution validated by 1. 2. 3. 2. 2.
Expected Benefits 3.
validated by operational performance results / evaluation 3.
validated by
requirements
met and testing 4. 4. 5. 5.
Output / Deliverable
resolution
results in
Output / Deliverable
Interven-tion Required
Capability Created
Changes Required
Benefits
Strategic Objectives
Problem Statement
enables
results in
resolution
results in
Output / Deliverable
enables
contribute to
results in
Output / Deliverable
creates
can cause
creates
Dis-benefits
Risks / Dependencies
LEGEND:
Outcome
Benefit
Project Activity
Risks / Dependencies
Contribution