Event Type: Business Analysis

Synopsis:
You have been asked to create a business case to prioritize projects in your organization, perhaps propose cutting a few; to obtain additional resources for an ongoing initiative; invest in building a new capability; or decide whether to outsource a function. 
Anytime your organization wants to dedicate resources beyond what`s already budgeted, a business case needs to be made.  However, 
• How do you enable the leadership team to make an informed investment decision? 
• How do you address the question “What happens if we take this course of action?” 
• How do you demonstrate whether the benefits outweigh the costs, or whether the results align with the organization’s strategy? 

It does not have to be that way. Learn to be different.

Outline 
• Introduction to Business Cases 
• Basics of Making a Case 
• Understanding Stakeholders 
• Define the Business Need 
• Identify the Alternatives 
• Cost-Benefit Analysis, Risk Assessment 
• Present the Case 

Participants will learn how to: 
• Spell-out the business need for the project 
• Align the case with strategic goals 
• Calculate the Return on Investment 
• Analyze risks 
• Gain support from colleagues 
• Present the case to decision-makers 
• Secure the resources the project needs 
Every participant will leave the session with greater comfort and confidence to win support for projects, less intimidated by analysis and number-crunching, and clearly show that success is making a wise decision.

Bio:
David Vrbanek is a senior business analyst, practicing since 2005.  David earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from York University.  His business analysis work includes software development, business process improvement and organizational development projects in the finance, health sciences, product lifecycle management and automotive industries, which, at times, has involved leading projects in a blended PM/BA role.  David has shared his learnings in recent years, serving as a business analysis instructor at Seneca College. 
He is currently leading the Program Office of a multi-year, transformational initiative for a shared services organization, and is slated to begin a teaching engagement with the University of Toronto in 2016.  David lives in the Greater Toronto Area, and can be reached via LinkedIn or at dvrbanek@vcsconsulting.ca.

This workshop will be limited to 25 attendees. 

Agenda: 

9:15 AM - Coffee and Registration
 9:30 AM - Workshop          
12:30 PM - Lunch (card will be provided for Tim Hortons)
 1:30 PM - Workshop
4:30 PM -  Workshop Ends

Fees: Subject to HST
PMI SOC Members (login prior to registering) - $150
Non Members and Guests - $180

PDUs: 6

Cancellations must be received by 5:00 pm, 5 business days before the event and must be sent in writing by email to events@soc.pmi.on.ca. There will be a 20% administration fee charged for cancellations, subtracted from the refund. Cancellation/refund requests will not be accepted less than 5 business days before the event. However, substitutions are welcome. Please let us know by 12:00 noon the day before the event of the person you wish to substitute by emailing events@soc.pmi.on.ca.