DEVELOP A BUSINESS CASE
AD01
Short course to help people write a business case for improvements.
OVERVIEW
This course helps people write a business case for improvements that enables senior management to make clear decisions as to which way to proceed.
The ability to develop and implement a business case is a key requirement for all managers. Business cases analyse the benefits, potential outcomes and costs and issues of carrying out the proposed activity and make recommendations for moving forward. The business case enables decisions to be based on sound planning. A business case can be used effectively in a range of business sectors including operations, marketing, human resources (HR), resource acquisition, business expansion, introduction of new products or services and sales. This course gives a practical guide to preparing and using a business case in a professional way.
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR?
This course is suitable for anyone who may need to submit a business case.
DELIVERY
Groups
1 day face to face OR 4 x 90 sessions delivered via Zoom or other video platform
Individuals
This course is available as a course by coaching. Contact FMI for more details
KEY LEARNING CONTENT
Business case development
When and why prepare a business case?
Sponsorship for the business case
An adaptable format for a business case
Sourcing relevant information
Correlating information
Overview of the business case
Situational assessment
Critical assumptions and constraints
Stakeholder needs and interests
Analysis of options for improvement
Proposed options and key benefits
Implementation strategy
Risk management
Putting the business case elements together
Business case planning in practice
Review and evaluate samples of business case plans
Practise business case planning
Present the business case
Present the business case to the manager or leadership team
HOW THIS COURSE DRIVES RESULTS
Receive business ideas as clear plans that can be evaluated and potentially implemented providing business improvements to performance, productivity or innovation
Set clear expectations regarding business case plan content and format
Encourage the submission of business cases for improvements to work operations