Understanding current and projected resource constraints and capacity requirements before budget pitching improves budget proposal success: a well-informed IT leader with valid reason for budget requests is more likely to get what they need.

This solution set will help you:

• Understand what the constraints are early
• Find ways to reduce expenses on adjustable non-discretionary expenses to create capacity for new initiatives
• Negotiate priorities with the business units; not all demands can be met
• Back-up estimates with evidence of likely costs
• Provide detailed documentation

Use this research to help navigate and optimize the budgeting process in your organization.