BETTER BUSINESS CASES – MAKING GOOD INVESTMENT DECISIONS

Better Business Cases - Making Good Investment Decisions

Robust business cases are crucial to making the right investment decisions. Without one, an organisation can struggle to communicate the benefit of an investment; how it will measure success; and how it will learn from the process.

Join Regan Hopkins as he looks at ‘Better Business Cases’ which are at the centre of the New Zealand Government’s staged decision-making process. He will present:

The five case model
How to plan effectively to prepare a Better Business Case
When it is appropriate to use this business case model.

About the Experts

Regan Hopkins has more than 15 years’ experience providing diverse business consulting services in strategy, transformation, change and programme management. He has an excellent understanding of business case writing having prepared and successfully navigated multiple Business Cases through the Treasury and Cabinet approval process. He also has extensive experience leading programmes and projects and providing strategic and operational advice to both the public and private sectors. He has a strong client focus, working alongside those who commission work to ensure requirements are well understood and met.

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Coming up

WEBINAR | Humanising the Research Experience: from Data Collection to Meaningful Connection

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025 | 11:00-11:30 a.m. AEST | 1:00-1:30 p.m. NZST

Transform your research approach by learning how to genuinely connect with participants as co-creators of knowledge. This practical session provides clear strategies for making research experiences safe, meaningful, and productive.

Learn to:

Understand and address power dynamics in research settings
Create comfortable environments that encourage authentic participation
Recognise and manage emotional responses during research activities
Balance rigour with flexibility in your research approach

Join us to discover how humanising your research not only improves participant experience but enhances the quality and credibility of your findings.

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BETTER BUSINESS CASES – MAKING GOOD INVESTMENT DECISIONS