IMS Resource Hub

Welcome to the IMS Participant Resource Hub.

This hub brings together the key resources from your Investment Management Standard training, along with practical guides and supporting materials to help you continue applying the IMS in your work. Choose a resource area below.

Problem Definition
Define the genuine investment need, test the evidence and avoid jumping prematurely to a Solution.
[Explore Problem Definition Resources]

Benefits & KPIs
Define meaningful Benefits, KPIs, Measures, baselines and targets.
[Explore Benefits & KPI Resources]

Strategic Response
Develop and test genuinely different Strategic Options before moving into Solution development.
[Explore Strategic Response Resources]

Solution Definition
Define the Business Changes and enabling Assets required to give effect to the preferred Strategic Response.
[Explore Solution Definition Resources]

IMS Conversation Guide
Use four simple questions to strengthen early investment, planning and business case discussions.
[View the IMS Conversation Guide]

Applying IMS Beyond Individual Investments
Explore how the IMS can support programs, portfolios, policy, planning, organisational change, Benefits realisation and investment review.
[Explore Broader IMS Applications]

Technical Guides & Templates
Access the key IMS technical guidance, templates and supporting materials used through the training.
[View Technical Guides & Templates]

Continue Developing Your IMS Capability
Explore Refresher training, the Practitioner Masterclass, facilitator accreditation and other development pathways.
[View Training & Development Options]

Investment Thinking Notes
Short practical notes, examples and guidance to help keep your investment thinking current.
[Explore Investment Thinking Notes]