1. How to Present a Business Plan for Approval
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2. considerations
Use electronic format ( /PowerPoint) so information can be easily distributed
Is OR PowerPoint the best format?
Don’t fill the slide with verbiage BUT the slide must speak for itself
Consider the size of the font versus the number of slides

3. CONSIDERATIONS Carefully plan the order of the Courses of Action (COA)
Do you want recommended COA first OR last?
Recommend preferred COA listed last
Should have between 3-4 COA’s
One COA should be to do business as usual. No Change
Consider slide transition options for information and slide progression

4. Purpose and Desired Outcome
Clearly but succinctly articulate what you are presenting and why

5. COA #1
State a proposed course of action
Pros
Cons
Costs

6. COA #2
State a proposed course of action
Pros
Cons
Costs

7. COA #3
State a proposed course of action
Pros
Cons
Costs

8. Recommendation
Restate briefly reason for recommendation and impact of not implementing
State metrics/reporting milestones

9. qUESTIONS