Course Overview:

Business Strategy execution depends upon developing and implementing the best solution. Success however, relies upon basing the solution on the right requirements, drawn from a sound and robust Business Case.

This one-day program will introduce participants to the principles of developing an effective Business Case, within the context of an interactive course driven by a case study. This workshop will provide participants with a working knowledge of the principles of writing an effective, comprehensive, and compelling Business Case. The course is driven by participation in a case study, promoting immediate workplace transference.

Target Audience:

There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training

Learning Objectives:

• Implement the most appropriate solution for the issue or opportunity, increasing the return on investment.
• Provide the solid foundation for projects to generate results.
• Allow organizations to begin to create a reputation for consistently successful delivery of project initiatives, through the enhanced capabilities of their Project Managers and Business Analysts.
• Participants’ requirements will be comprehensive and measurable, assisting executives with good decision making, increasing the rate of successful implementation and returns to the business.
• Participants will leave the workshop with a thorough understanding of the process and disciplines which facilitate the delivery of objective requirements with measurable benefits.
• Participants will be provided with tools, templates, and guidance for immediate use back in the workplace.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination:

There is no exam.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:

Introducing the Business Case

• The nature and purpose of a Business Case
• Business Case Objectives
• Main Points
• Business Case preparation checklist

Business Writing Skills

• Writing an Executive Summary
• Business writing – trends and errors
• Principles of effective writing
• Elements of style
• Rules for effective writing

Writing a Business Case

• Executive Summary
• Proposed Project
• Costs and Benefits (Qualitative and Quantitative)

Template

• Business Case

Dates: 

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