SUPPORTING YOUR CASE USING COSTING AND PRICING DATA 2 November 2006, London You can only spend it once! With organisations facing tougher competition for funding and resources, and increasing pressure to offer more for less, it is no longer sufficient to be able to present the facts and a well-reasoned argument when submitting a business case. Whether developing a new service, defending an existing one or trying to secure staffing levels, using and presenting financial information effectively can help you secure the desired result. BY THE END OF THE EVENT PARTICIPANTS WILL: · understand the key techniques involved in appraising financial information and making a "Business Case" using financial data · understand the processes involved in: - Cost comparison - Justifying staffing structures and budgets · be able to use the techniques learnt to evaluate data and present their case in effective ways, on return to work place WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Senior managers whose role includes responsibility for evaluating the quality of service delivery against the cost of delivering that quality. These senior managers are likely to contribute to service development and service planning decisions, or be seeking imminent promotion to a similar role. WORKSHOP LEADER: LARRAINE COOPER Having had a substantial career in banking which included developing training in both managerial and financial skills, Larraine set up her own consultancy in 1986. Since then she has regularly worked with staff in all areas of the library and information industry as well as senior and middle managers in the public and education sectors. FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS: "Clear explanations, good pace, and suitable time slot for practical work." "Right level; tools for the job included." PROGRAMME 9.00 Registration and coffee 9.30 Welcome and introduction 9.40 Key ground rules for presenting financial information The 'business' case 10.45 Coffee 11.00 Cost comparison Justifying a staffing structure 1.00 Lunch 2.00 Group work using case studies Cost comparison justifying staffing requirements scenarios Evaluating a request for increased resources to extend opening hours 3.10 Tea 3.30 Presentation of group work Review 4.45 Close FEES: CILIP personal members: £195 plus VAT (£34.13) £229.13 CILIP institutional members: £235 plus VAT (£41.13) £276.13 Non members: £270 plus VAT (£47.25) £317.25 PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 16 HOW TO BOOK: TO MAKE A CONFIRMED BOOKING: Please print out and complete the booking form below and return it by fax to the Training & Development Department on 020 7255 0561, or post to: Training & Development, CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE TO PROVISIONALLY BOOK A PLACE: To make a provisional booking simply telephone us on 020 7255 0560, textphone 020 7255 0505, email [log in to unmask] or visit this workshop's web page at http://www.cilip.org.uk/training/training/2006/fpm/Supportingyourcasecostingpricingprog.htm (Provisional bookings will be held for three weeks. 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