Appendix D. Questions for Establishing Value

  • What if you did nothing? What would be the impact?

  • What if this project failed?

  • What does this project mean to you personally?

  • What difference will this project make for the organization/its customers/its employees?

  • How will this project affect performance?

  • How will this project affect image/morale/safety/reputation?

  • What effect will this project have on productivity/profitability/market share?

  • What is this now costing you annually?

  • What is the impact on ROI, ROA, ROE, and ROS (return on investment, equity, assets, and sales)?

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