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Introduction

Business-Case Writing for New Products Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the skills required to develop compelling and persuasive business cases that secure support for new product launches. In an environment where multiple projects compete for limited resources, a strong business case is essential to justify investment and gain stakeholder approval.

This Business Case Writing Course focuses on building structured, logical, and market-oriented arguments that clearly demonstrate the value and viability of a new product. Participants will learn how to align product ideas with market needs, financial expectations, and organizational priorities.

The course emphasizes a practical approach to evaluating market potential, understanding customer requirements, and addressing risks. By developing strong analytical and communication skills, participants will be able to present business cases that effectively influence decision-makers and increase the chances of product approval.

What are the Goals?

Business-Case Writing Training Course enables participants to develop the essential skills required to construct persuasive and well-structured business cases that support successful new product development.

By attending this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Write persuasive business cases to gain support for new products
  • Understand the target audience of a business case and tailor messaging accordingly
  • Research key factors influencing product success in the market
  • Justify new product ideas from a strong market perspective
  • Focus on critical issues that strengthen business case approval
  • Assess the viability and feasibility of new product proposals
  • Construct clear, structured, and compelling business cases
  • Present and defend business cases confidently and persuasively

Who is this Training Course for?

New Product Business Case Writing Course is designed for professionals involved in developing, evaluating, or approving new product ideas and investment decisions.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Marketing directors and managers
  • Product managers and product development teams
  • Research and development (R&D) managers
  • Finance directors and investment decision-makers
  • Business development managers
  • Entrepreneurs, inventors, and business owners
  • Professionals involved in innovation and product approval processes

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Business-Case Writing for New Products Training Course uses a practical and interactive learning approach to ensure participants can develop effective and persuasive business cases.

The course combines instructor-led presentations with real-world examples, case studies, and structured exercises. Participants will explore how successful business cases are built and evaluated in competitive environments.

Hands-on activities focus on market analysis, risk evaluation, financial justification, and structured writing techniques. Participants will also practice presenting and defending their business cases in simulated decision-making scenarios.

This approach ensures participants gain both analytical and communication skills, enabling them to create strong business cases that effectively secure stakeholder support and improve new product success rates.

Course Content

Day 1

The NPD Process and Risk

  • The new product development process
  • The market risk in new product development
  • Principles to follow to reduce risk
  • The role of a business-case in product development
  • How to construct a successful new-product business-case
  • What the business-case should contain
Day 2

Potential Success in the Market

  • Welcome to the Dragon's Den
  • What dragons look for and why
  • Here is your new product idea
  • Researching the market to identify feasibility
  • Scoping and describing the potential market
  • Understanding market drivers and their impact
Day 3

Understanding Market Factors, Potential Impacts and Customer Requirements

  • Understanding market drivers and their impact (continued)
  • The potential impact of customers and their effect on the business-case
  • Assessing the sustainability of price and value
  • How competitor responses might affect the case
  • Recognising internal limits and capabilities
  • Resources and changes to make the business-case realistic
Day 4

Defining What is Needed to Make the Case Viable in the Market

  • What is required for the case to succeed in the market?
  • Objectives of the business-case
  • What strategy will be required to support the case?
  • Justifying your case
  • Risk and contingencies to include
  • Financial investment and expected outcomes
Day 5

Resources Required for the Case to Work

  • Internal resources and adjustments required
  • Opportunity-cost time money effort
  • Writing the case
  • Presenting the case
  • Selling the case
  • An outline plan to win support

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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