If you’ve ever faced the frustration of having your ideas rejected or struggled to secure buy-in and budget for your projects, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Writing a business case can feel overwhelming but guest, Jo Taylor, shares valuable insights on how to craft a compelling one that significantly enhances your chances of success. She explains what a business case is and the importance of:

• Simplifying
• Starting with the “why”
• Engaging stakeholders early on
• Progress, not perfection

Jo also gives powerful advice on what to do if your business case is rejected.

Jo’s Book Recommendation

(Disclosure: this book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it)

• The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age, by Claudia Hammond

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
• Jo’s website: Let’s Talk Talent
• Let’s Talk Talent’s free resources, including webinars, whitepapers, podcast, newsletter, mentoring scheme and YouTube channel
• Jo’s email address: [email protected]

Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes

• Episode 63: How to progress your career by measuring your impact at work
• Episode 34: Influencing – how to get buy-in for your ideas at work

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