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Technical business case

Build compelling business cases for technical initiatives

Learn to create business cases that win support for technical initiatives. This activity helps you communicate value in business terms.

50 minutes
creation

Overview

Learn to create business cases that win support for technical initiatives. This activity helps you communicate value in business terms.

Learning objectives

  • Quantify technical value
  • Build cost-benefit analysis
  • Create compelling narrative

Instructions

Build business case:

1. Define business problem 2. Quantify current costs 3. Design solution approach 4. Calculate ROI 5. Create presentation

Steps

1

Problem definition

15 minutes

Frame business impact

2

Financial analysis

25 minutes

Calculate costs and benefits

3

Narrative creation

10 minutes

Build compelling story

Pro tips

  • •Lead with business impact
  • •Include risk analysis
  • •Provide clear recommendations

Example outcome

Business case with financial analysis, risks, and recommendations

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