About This Resource
A structured worksheet that guides teams through the key dimensions of a build vs. buy decision: strategic fit, total cost of ownership, time to value, risk, and capability requirements. Produces a documented recommendation.
When to Use
When evaluating whether to build a technology capability in-house or procure it from a vendor.
Audience
CIO, CTO, CPO, Strategy Lead
What You Bring
- Capability description
- Strategic importance
- Build cost estimate
- Buy cost estimate
- Time to value
- Risk factors
What You Get
- Structured decision analysis
- Documented recommendation
- Downloadable Word/PDF
Fill In the Worksheet
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Decision Context
Define the capability under evaluation and the decision-making context.
Build Option Analysis
Evaluate the option to build the capability in-house.
Buy Option Analysis
Evaluate the option to procure the capability from an external vendor.
Total Cost of Ownership Comparison
Compare the 5-year total cost of ownership for both options.
Decision Criteria Scoring
Score both options on the key decision criteria (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent).
Recommendation
Document the recommended decision and rationale.