Instruction Grid: Planning

Planning Path	Planning Fusion Triangle	Planning Pentagon
Priority Triangle	Paretos Law	Eighty Percent Rule
Minimum Commitment Rule	Trade-Off Principle	Opportunity Cost
Sunk Cost	Pyrrhic Victory	Encore Problem

Question 8) Youve got a great idea for a new office initiative you ran your idea by your boss and she suggests us setting up a meeting with the Chief Operating Office to pitch your idea. You want to give the COO enough detail of the project plan so she can see how the initiative can be put in place. Which best practices might help guide you about what you should consider in your presentation and questions she might ask.

Question 9) Your unit spent $10,000 on a software package last year thats working ok, but not great. When discussing the problems with the software provider, the provider states for $4,000 more they believe they can get it up and running to your satisfaction. Your boss actually likes $10,000 software package, but you have concerns. What best practices might help you in preparing for the discussion you are going to have with your boss?