Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to benefits realization management -- Benefits realization management in the project, program, and portfolio -- Benefits realization management roles and responsibilities -- A benefits realization management life cycle -- Benefits identification -- Benefits analysis and planning -- Benefits delivery -- Benefits transition -- Benefits sustainment -- Role descriptions for primary benefits realization management -- Organizational change management in the benefits realization -- Benefits realization management in the portfolio management context -- Benefits realization management in project-based organizations -- Program management office role in supporting benefits realization -- Business case considerations -- Practical guidance for implementing benefits realization management.

Provides a realistic approach to implementing benefits realization management in organizations that is aligned to PMI's Standard for Program Management and other global standards, and is presented in the context of program and portfolio management.