Using the HBR Guide's specific calculation methods, this course builds confidence in financial analysis. You'll estimate costs and benefits pegged to P&L categories, calculate ROI using four distinct methods, and account for risks through sensitivity analysis.
Overview
Syllabus
- Unit 1: Estimating Costs and Benefits
- Categorizing System Implementation Costs
- Revenue Projections Meet Market Reality
- Converting "Soft" Metrics to Dollar Impact
- Unit 2: Calculating ROI with Precision
- Calculating Investment Recovery Point
- Selecting Consistent Payback Methods
- Analyzing Advanced Investment Metrics
- Unit 3: Managing Uncertainty Effectively
- Document Assumption Sources and Rationales
- Testing Assumptions With Variation Analysis
- Navigate Investment Scenario Analysis
- Unit 4: Accounting for Risks with Scenario Planning
- Identifying Risk Probability Impact
- Modeling Delay Scenario Impacts
- Navigate High Stakes Risk Discussion