Personal and Business Competencies

Workshop on building and presenting strategic business cases for Leaders

A two-day intensive training course aimed at team leaders to develop skills in creating and presenting a compelling business case. Participants will learn to identify the key elements of an effective business case, analyze business problems, estimate costs and returns on investment, and effectively present their proposals to stakeholders.

Why choose this training?

Modern organizations increasingly need specialists, interpersonal skills have become a critical asset. A two-day intensive training course aimed at team leaders to develop skills in creating and presenting a compelling business case.

Upon completion, participants will be able to: Ability to create complex and compelling business cases, Ability to effectively analyze business problems and propose solutions, Better understanding of the financial aspects of projects and investments, Development of presentation and argumentation skills. These competencies directly translate into higher effectiveness in team effectiveness.

This training is particularly valuable for: Team leaders and middle managers, Those responsible for initiating and leading strategic projects, Business development specialists and business analysts.

What makes our approach unique?

At EITT, we focus on learning by doing — every training includes extensive practical components. Over 2 days of intensive training, participants work on real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but practical application skills.

With over 2,500 trainings in our portfolio and a 4.8/5 participant rating, EITT is a trusted partner in IT competency development for organizations of all sizes. Our trainers are experienced practitioners who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for training tailored to your team’s needs? Contact us — we’ll prepare a program customized to your requirements.

Benefits

Ability to create complex and compelling business cases
Ability to effectively analyze business problems and propose solutions
Better understanding of the financial aspects of projects and investments
Development of presentation and argumentation skills
Ability to put the knowledge gained into practice by developing your own business case
Networking with other leaders and sharing experiences

Who is this training for?

Team leaders and middle managers

Those responsible for initiating and leading strategic projects

Business development specialists and business analysts

Finance and controlling staff involved in project evaluation

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of business and financial issues
Prepare a preliminary outline of a business problem or project from your own organization, which will be the basis for the development of a business case during the training course
Laptop with office suite installed (Excel, PowerPoint or equivalents)

Training program

Definition and role of business case in the organization
Differences between a business case and a business plan
Key elements of an effective business case
Examples of successful and unsuccessful business cases
Audience groups and their expectations

Defining business problems
Determining the causes of problems
Mapping business opportunities
Impact of problems on the organization
Prioritization of business initiatives

Implementation and maintenance costs
Financial benefits of the project
Return on investment
Potential financial risks
Different variants of developments

Structure of the business case document
Executive summary - an effective summary
Description of the problem and proposed solution
Alternatives and recommendations
Implementation plan and schedule

A logical line of argumentation
Use of data and facts
Storytelling in business cases
Responding to potential allegations
Tailoring the message to the audience

Preparation of a business case presentation
Data visualization
Presenting to different audiences
Time management and question session
Dealing with difficult questions

Creating a business case from your own organization
Individual work on the project
Reviews of other participants' projects
Structure and argument finalization
Preparation for presentation

Presentations of business cases by participants
Discussion of projects
Best practices
Action plan to be implemented
Additional resources and tools

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Workshop on building and presenting strategic business cases for Leaders we recommend: Basic knowledge of business and financial issues; Prepare a preliminary outline of a business problem or project from your own organization, which will be the basis for the development of a business case during the training course; Laptop with office suite installed (Excel, PowerPoint or equivalents).

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Team leaders and middle managers; Those responsible for initiating and leading strategic projects; Business development specialists and business analysts.