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HBR: Business Case Development

You recognize a great opportunity to help your organization, but how do you communicate it? Learn how to create and present a compelling business case that aligns with your company’s strategic priorities.
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only

Learn How To:

Define the opportunity you want to pursue when building a business case

Explore alternatives for addressing an opportunity when building a business case

Analyze alternatives for your business case and identify the best option

Assess the risks associated with your business case proposal

Create an implementation plan for your business case proposal

Present your business case to decision makers

1. Lessons:

Lesson 1: Understand Business Cases (14 minutes)

Lesson 2: Define the Opportunity (21 minutes)

Lesson 3: Explore Options (26 minutes)

Lesson 4: Analyze Alternatives (19 minutes)

Lesson 5: Assess Risks (19 minutes)

Lesson 6: Create an Implementation Plan (16 minutes)

Lesson 7: Communicate your Case (22 minutes)

2. Assessment

Test your understanding and reinforce what you've learned (10 minutes)

3. On-the-Job (Optional)

Put your new skills into practice by creating a personalized action plan (60-120 days)