Related Skills Workshop

Business Case Workshop

Developing robust business cases and using them effectively is at the core of an organisation’s successful decision making. This workshop gives delegates a deep insight into what constitutes a good business case, its lifecycle and contents, and provides plenty of practical case study work to practice the techniques. Delegates will leave feeling confident to develop robust recommendations and proactively contribute to their management.

DESIGNED FOR

The workshop will be of direct value to; Programme and Project Managers, Procurement, anybody contributing to the development of business cases, Assurors and Auditors.

The workshop may form part of the continuing professional development of all managers giving them the core competency required to develop and evaluate business proposals.

PRE-REQUISITES

A basic knowledge of business cases, their layout and content would be advantageous.

THE BENEFITS

By the end of this course participants will:

• Improve their understanding of the management of business cases and best practice.
• Be Skilled in the application of key business case principles and techniques
• Be better prepared to develop strong and appropriate business case recommendations

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

The workshop incorporates best practice guidance from the commercial and government sectors. It draws heavily on the OGC Best Practice Guidance as well as HM Treasury Green Book guidance. The materials are integrated with PRINCE2 and MSP methodologies.

• Principles of business case development
• Lifecycle and content of a business case
• Options analysis, benefits modelling and financial appraisal
• Case study techniques practice
• Assuring business cases

The course is 'very hands on' giving delegates the opportunity to work through a variety of practise exercises, to develop and financially evaluate (NPV) a business case and then to assure and present it.