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Presented techniques are field-proven and derived from successful implementation. Case exercises are adapted from real situations and projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho Should Attend\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupply Chain, Finance, Marketing and Sales Executives (Managers, Directors, VPs)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupply Chain and Logistics Managers, Consultants, Supervisors, Planners, and Engineers\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInventory Planners\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProcurement and Sourcing Analysts and Managers\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETransportation, Logistics, and Facility Planners, Managers, and Engineers\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESystems, Project, and Program Managers\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow You Will Benefit\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelop business cases with a clearer understanding of senior leadership and management expectations\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETarget investments with reduced risk and improved strategic alignment\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApply industry best practice steps for developing a business case that explains rationale to senior managers within organizations\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the purpose and content of a business case as it applies in different contexts\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Is Covered\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelop structured business cases for initiatives within OSM.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the business case process and how to logically address it\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIdentify, develop, and evaluate alternative options and decision paths\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelop strong, multi-dimensional and objective-driven submissions that drive consistent rates of approval and are presented in an appropriate format\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EQuantify the various benefits of undertaking a project or task and interpret the appropriate financial data including costs, budgets and estimates for completion\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe ability to write a compelling business case is a core competency for effective leaders. A business case is a critical requirement before committing to projects, new products or other investments. It is also an argument that needs to convince the recipient to invest in this undertaking rather than others. Rigorous business case preparation reduces the risk of poorly targeted or poorly executed projects, improves strategic alignment of investments and increases the probability of achieving expected returns\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis course equips participants with the necessary skills and tools to develop structured business cases. Presented techniques are field-proven and derived from successful implementation. 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