For senior managers, clinicians and board directors:

A highly structured, hands-on, practical, one-day course on creating an NHS business case with the maximum chance of gaining acceptance. The course is designed to be highly participative, combining presentation and group discussion with individual and group exercises. The course is lively and informal with plenty of time for questions. Practical examples of direct relevance to service managers are used throughout. A comprehensive set of handouts and exercises are provided together with a full background-reading list.

Objectives

• Distinguish between the different types of business case
• List the main sections of a business case
• List key business planning models and their applications
• Understand business planning concepts and how they apply to the NHS
• Describe how business planning fits with commissioning, costing and budget setting
• Outline the commissioning process in the NHS
• Provide all the information necessary to create a successful business case

Who should attend?

This one day workshop is designed for directors, managers and clinicians with significant financial responsibilities.

Outline Example Course Programme

• The rational strategic planning model
• External analysis
• Internal analysis
• Strategic planning models
• Presenting a business case
• Cost behaviour
• Financial decision-making
• Non-financial benefit criteria

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Reviews

“Very good. Normally think I could have done better – but no chance in this case. An enjoyable and productive day. Thank you.”
“Excellent – maintained my attention and was able to concentrate well.”
“A light touch with a heavy subject.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed style of presentation. Kept interest up all day. Inspiring, motivational and matter of fact – with humour and control of the group – thank you.”