Benefits realization is the gain realized by one or more organizations and/or groups of people — called beneficiaries — from the outcomes of a program’s outputs. Organizations maintain their competitive advantage and fulfill their purpose through ongoing operations and the creation of new products, services, or results, which result in outcomes yielding a variety of benefits to the organization.
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To gain a comprehensive understanding of the Benefits Realization principle, consider the following steps:
- Dive into Chapter 2.2, titled ‘Benefits Realization,’ within the Standard for Program Management.
- Enhance your knowledge by purchasing any book focused on PgMP preparation and reading the chapters specifically dedicated to the program benefits.
- Explore instructional videos on this topic:
4. Test your knowledge to complete the Benefits Realization principle study.
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