Time: < 1 Hour
STEP 1: Identify a new idea you have that would make a real impact for your team or organization. You may have an idea for a product improvement, a new product, a way to enhance a process, or an idea to positively impact a current organization situation. Using the Very Powerful Person worksheet, capture the following:
- Briefly describe your idea
- Identify the benefits it will create for your team and/or organization
- Outline what will happen if your idea is NOT implemented
- Describe the basic steps required to implement your idea
STEP 2: Identify the “Very Powerful Person” within your team or organization who would be the best person to share your idea with. “The Very Powerful Person” you select may be...
- A person who directly impacts the product, process, or current situation you want to improve
- A person who can help support you and help bring your idea to the right people
- A person with a lot of decision-making authority
STEP 3: Contact the “Very Powerful Person” to schedule ten minutes of time to present your idea. When making the request for time be sure to note the following:
- Identify who you are, your role, and the team you are a part of
- Share how you only want ten minutes of time—no more
- The purpose will be to present an idea you believe will make a significant impact on the team, department, or organization
STEP 4: Using the Very Powerful Person worksheet, summarize your idea into a 10-minute business case, highlighting the key points outlined in the Idea Overview. Practice delivering your 10-minute business case out loud three times. Make any necessary adjustments and refinements to your business case. Remember, you only have ten minutes—it is critical you respect the “Very Powerful Person’s” time.
STEP 5: Make sure your business case is CONCISE, SPECIFIC, and PERSUASIVE.
Use Solution Template: Very Powerful Person
Very Powerful Person
Identify a new idea you have that would make a real impact on your life. You may have an idea for a product improvement, a new product, a way to make your life easier, or an idea to positively impact a current organization situation, or person.
Capture your idea in the overview below. Then summarize your idea into a 10-minute presentation, highlighting the key points outlined in the Idea Overview.
