Course Details
Building Robust Business Cases
14 Oct 2013
Professional Development
Business Management
Victoria University Professional and Executive Development
Victoria University Professional and Executive Development
Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington City
After Hours
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
$675.00
Early Bird Discount available until 28 days prior to the course start date $607.50 excl GST
Early Bird Discount available until 28 days prior to the course start date $607.50 excl GST
Overview:
Research shows that unsuccessful projects or programmes rarely have a strong business case. A robust business case is central to successful projects and optimum benefits realisation.
Organisations that make sound and successful investment decisions understand that it is not about creating a business case to justify a project, rather, it is about delivering a project well to implement a well-prepared business case.
This one-day course aims to give participants an understanding of the vital role of a business case in enabling sound investment decisions, setting up project delivery to succeed and ultimately realising planned benefits.
Participants will be provided with a practical perspective on the key components of a robust business case and an introduction to the approaches and techniques required to develop one.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for anyone in the public and private sector, with responsibility for developing, evaluating or approving robust business cases, including business analysts, programme and project managers, portfolio managers and support staff, and business managers.
Learning Objectives:
•The critical role of the business case in a benefit-focused organisation.
•How the business case fits into the wider project portfolio context.
•The intent of the Five Case Model and New Zealand Treasury's Better Business Case guidelines.
•The key characteristics and components of a robust business case.
•The key steps and techniques for developing a robust business case.
Course Outline:
•What is the real purpose of the business case?
•The impact of poor business cases.
•The new approach required and current best practice.
•What does a robust business case look like?
•A recommended approach and techniques for developing a robust business case.
Course Format:
Delivered in a workshop format, participants take part in practical activities to reinforce the key subjects covered throughout the course.
Further Details:
If you would like more information about this programme, please contact us on:
Ph: 64 4 463 6556 Fax: 64 4 463 6550 Email: profdev@vuw.ac.nz
Customised Workshops:
Victoria Professional and Executive Development are able to customise many of our workshops to meet specific individual or organisational requirements. Please contact us for further information
Research shows that unsuccessful projects or programmes rarely have a strong business case. A robust business case is central to successful projects and optimum benefits realisation.
Organisations that make sound and successful investment decisions understand that it is not about creating a business case to justify a project, rather, it is about delivering a project well to implement a well-prepared business case.
This one-day course aims to give participants an understanding of the vital role of a business case in enabling sound investment decisions, setting up project delivery to succeed and ultimately realising planned benefits.
Participants will be provided with a practical perspective on the key components of a robust business case and an introduction to the approaches and techniques required to develop one.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for anyone in the public and private sector, with responsibility for developing, evaluating or approving robust business cases, including business analysts, programme and project managers, portfolio managers and support staff, and business managers.
Learning Objectives:
•The critical role of the business case in a benefit-focused organisation.
•How the business case fits into the wider project portfolio context.
•The intent of the Five Case Model and New Zealand Treasury's Better Business Case guidelines.
•The key characteristics and components of a robust business case.
•The key steps and techniques for developing a robust business case.
Course Outline:
•What is the real purpose of the business case?
•The impact of poor business cases.
•The new approach required and current best practice.
•What does a robust business case look like?
•A recommended approach and techniques for developing a robust business case.
Course Format:
Delivered in a workshop format, participants take part in practical activities to reinforce the key subjects covered throughout the course.
Further Details:
If you would like more information about this programme, please contact us on:
Ph: 64 4 463 6556 Fax: 64 4 463 6550 Email: profdev@vuw.ac.nz
Customised Workshops:
Victoria Professional and Executive Development are able to customise many of our workshops to meet specific individual or organisational requirements. Please contact us for further information
Teacher:
Erik van den Top, BEng.
Erik has more than 15 years experience covering portfolio, programme and project management. In particular, he has specific expertise in the design and deployment of business case development practice.
Erik was awarded a Chief of Navy Commendation in recognition of his contribution to the development of P3M capabilities in the Navy and NZDF in January 2011.
Erik has worked across the public and private sector and has held senior leadership roles at various companies in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This enables him to place business case concepts and practices into context and relate to each participant's environment and challenges.
Erik is a Principal Consultant with Xelocity Ltd and is a seasoned trainer having delivered training, coaching and mentoring across many P3M disciplines
Erik van den Top, BEng.
Erik has more than 15 years experience covering portfolio, programme and project management. In particular, he has specific expertise in the design and deployment of business case development practice.
Erik was awarded a Chief of Navy Commendation in recognition of his contribution to the development of P3M capabilities in the Navy and NZDF in January 2011.
Erik has worked across the public and private sector and has held senior leadership roles at various companies in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This enables him to place business case concepts and practices into context and relate to each participant's environment and challenges.
Erik is a Principal Consultant with Xelocity Ltd and is a seasoned trainer having delivered training, coaching and mentoring across many P3M disciplines