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IT Business Case Reviews & Consultations!
Expert feedback on your existing business case from evaluators with a mastery of OMB guidance and IT justifications.
Training in OMB Business Case Guidance!
Hands-on instruction in applying a framework for developing and refining an IT business case and budget justification.
Course Agenda
Day 1
   
8:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. Introduction and Expectations
 
The Performance Institute will kick-off the session with an introduction to OMB Circular A-11 and exhibit 300s: including the purpose of building business cases, who/when must submit, etc. Discussions will be held with the group to determine their current levels of understanding, particular issues/areas of interest, and their expectations from the course.
 
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Instruction and Discussions
 
  1. Update on OMB Directives and Developments: President’s Management Agenda and Citizen-Centered E-Government
  2. Starting the Exhibit 300 Process
    Review of the Instructions and the breakout of the exhibit. Overview of sources and materials needed to ensure satisfactory completion of Exhibit 300, including
    a. NIST Security Assessment results
    b. Enterprise Architecture.
    c. Agency Strategic Plan
    d. Agency Strategic IT Plan (If published)
    e. Project and Funding Plans
    f. GPEA Plan
    g. OMB Documentation and Guidance
    h. Etc.
  3. Content Session: General Overview of all elements in Part I and Part II
 

Part I

a. Project Description
b. Justification
c. Performance goals and Measures
d. Program Management
e. Alternatives Analysis
f. Risk Inventory and Assessment
g. Acquisition Strategy
h. Project and Funding Plan

  Lunch Break
 


Part II

a. Enterprise Architecture
b. Security and Privacy
c. Gov’t Paperwork reduction Act

4. Review of Prior Successes and Best Practice Business Cases

An example of a successful Exhibit 300 will be analyzed so that the course attendees can see what a successful Exhibit 300 contains.

5. OMB Proposed Changes for FY 05

OMB are making several changes to the exhibit 300 form this year. In order to achieve a score of 4 or 5 on ex. 300 submissions, agencies must learn about how to handle these new expectations

Day 2
   
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Instruction and Discussions
 

This training will focus on providing the information and understanding needed to successfully understand IT Performance Measures and Risk Management. This component of the course includes topics such as the following:

  • An Introduction to the Performance Logic Model
    • The Logic Model is the methodology used by the Performance Institute to demonstrate how IT programs and initiatives are used to support specific program goals and the overall goals of HUD
  • Performance Measures as a Strategic Tool for Government IT
    • Explanation of why performance Measures are so important to IT initiatives in government
  • Designing and Using Performance Measurements for IT Initiatives
    • Alignment to Agency Performance Measures
    • Measuring Cost Efficiencies and Program Performance Improvements
    • Establishing a Measurement and Benchmark System for IT Functions
    • Collecting, Reporting and Managing Performance Information
    • Enhance IT Success and Keep IT programs on target, on time, and on budget with performance measure and risk management
      Model Performance Measures and IT Risk Management
    • Architecture and Standards Management
    • Applications and Services Management
    • IT Workforce Management
    • Information Management
    • Financial and Administrative Management
    • E-Commerce and Emerging Technologieso Customer and End-User
    • Risk Assessment and Evaluation
    • Linking Performance Measures and Risk Assessment
   
  LUNCH BREAK
   
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m Instruction and Discussions
 

Creating an Integrated Business Architecture

  • Integrate Performance Measures with IT Strategy
  • Applying Performance Measures to IT Architecture, Management, and mission critical goals.
    The Performance Reference Model and the Business Reference Model
  • Learn about how to apply these tools and what they were created to help you accomplish


Or by calling us at
703-894-0481
Venue

The Kellogg Conference Center on the Washington, D.C. campus of Gallaudet University is a full service hotel and conferencing facility, boasting state of the art multimedia support for guests who must stay in contact with their office. We have some rooms at a special rate of $139 for reservations prior to August 15, 2003. For reservations contact:

Kellogg Conference Center
Gallaudet University
80 Florida Avenue, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
202-651-6000
www.gukcc.com

Tuition

Fees for attendance atBuilding Better IT Business Cases in Government:

Conference $1095
Group Discounts
Reduced tuition rates for delegates who attend in groups of three or more are available by calling James Lewis at 703-894-0481, or emailing him at [email protected].