BUSINESS CASE WRITING AND PROJECT REVIEWS


COURSE DESCRIPTION:    Project Management is regularly used in business to accomplish unique outcomes with limited resources under critical time constraints.   This interactive two-day course will increase the Project Manager's awareness of the Sponsor's needs as it relates to the organization's strategic initiatives.   The value of reviewing the project on a thirty-day and quarterly basis is discussed.   Reviews throughout the project life-cycle ensure flexibility in the decision making process for the Sponsor, therefore not limiting the Project Manager to after-the-fact analysis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:    As a result of this learning opportunity participants will:

   Develop skills in planning, preparing, writing and presenting the Business Case
   Receive an oral critique on a current Business Case
   Develop skills in planning, preparing and conducting the Project Review
   Apply Project Review techniques to an on-going project



LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:    Classroom
DURATION:    Two business days
COURSE SIZE:    The ideal / maximum number of participants is 24
PRE-REQUISITES:       Introduction to Project Management
 

COURSE CONTENT:

DAY ONE - Business Case Writing

Morning:
   Guidelines around the three hour Sponsor Interview
   The Three Day Feasibility Study
   Writing the Business Case
   Presentation Principles

Afternoon:
   Application / Practice with Case Study
   Preparation for upcoming projects in the Division
   Instructor Critique of participants current Business Case requirements

Evening Assignment:
   Complete the Project Review form on current project

DAY TWO - Project Review

Morning:
   Basic principles - Frequency of Reviews
   Classifications
   Problem Indicators
   Presentation Guidelines
   Report Outlines

Afternoon:
   Application / Practice session with Case Study
   Preparation / Review of Current Projects


COURSE CLOSURE:

   Question and Answer Period
   Course Evaluation
   Closing Remarks

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