Technical proposals for decision-makers
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In this lesson
write a proposal a non-technical leader can approve.
Planned topics
- Start with the decision requested, the recommendation, and cost and benefit.
- Describe the problem in business terms, then give options with trade-offs.
- Say what happens if nothing is done.
- Put technical detail in an appendix.
- End with next steps, owners, and the date a decision is needed.
Draft outline details
Demonstration
Proposal outline: ask, recommendation, problem, options table (cost, benefit, risk), risks, timeline, decision date, appendix.
Check your understanding
What goes first in a proposal for executives?
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The decision requested and the recommendation.
Practice
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