Guides

Practical help for getting a yes from people who outrank you.

• How to Present to Executives When You Need a Decision

  Follow a team lead preparing an executive presentation, from stating her request to answering questions about cost, risk, and next steps.

• How to Write a Business Case for a Workplace Problem

  A story-led guide to writing a business case, using a support team's scheduling problem to explain the proposal, costs, alternatives, and risks.

• How to Ask for Budget at Work and Prepare for the Conversation

  Follow a manager preparing a training budget request, including approval timing, full costs, a possible pilot, and questions to rehearse.