Guides
Optioneering & project development guides
Practical guides for engineers and project teams on developing options, comparing them fairly and building a decision that stands up to scrutiny.
Getting startedWhat is optioneering?What optioneering is, how it differs from options appraisal and how to run it from needs case to preferred option.8 min read →Getting startedHow to write a clear needs caseState the problem before the solution: the evidence, drivers, constraints and success criteria a good needs case contains.7 min read →Getting startedDo nothing, do minimum and do maximumHow to build a credible long list, filter it to a short list and define the baseline options properly.7 min read →Assessing optionsWeighted criteria scoringHow to choose criteria, set weights, score options and test whether the result would survive a challenge.9 min read →Making the caseWriting a business case that compares optionsWhere options appraisal sits in a business case, the five case model and how to present the preferred option.8 min read →Regulated businessesRIIO: defensible investment decisionsWhat reviewers expect behind energy network interventions and how to capture the evidence as the project develops.7 min read →
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