Research
Proving Services was formed in 2002 by Business Practitioners from Cranfield University School of Management. The original Proving Methodology was based on leading research into Benefits Management. This has been extended by Proving Services to include a study of the environmental, cultural and strategic issues that can impact on an organisation’s activities and ultimate benefits realisation. The research is manifest in defined Assessment Processes and associated Factor Scorecards.
In 2008, Proving Services was commissioned by the Cabinet Office to undertake a review of Best Practice Portfolio Management within the Public and Private Sectors. The document is entitled: Benchmarking Reliable Delivery – Assessing the impact of, and metrics for, Portfolio Management, Controls and Governance
A copy of the research paper can be obtained upon request from Proving Services
Research Sources Include:
- Best Practice Guidelines for Benefits Management:
Ward & Murray (2001), Information System Research Centre, Cranfield School of Management - Identification, Realisation and Measurement of IS/IT Benefits: An empirical study of current practice:
Ward & Bond, (1996), European Journal of Information Systems - Realising the Business Value of IT: Managing the Benefits:
Ward & Taylor (1996) Information System Research Centre, Cranfield School of Management - A New Framework for managing IT-Enabled Business Change:
Ward & Elvin (1999); Information Systems Journal - Managing Benefits: An Overview;
Office of Government Commerce (2005) - DVLA Change Programme- Benefits Management Case Study;
Office of Government Commerce (2005) - Successful Delivery Toolkit;
Office of Government Commerce (2005) - National Audit Office (Relevant Reviews & Reports)
- McCartney Report, Government IT Projects (2003)
- Intellect Reports (Various)
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