Build Your Business Case with Confidence

Making the case for manager development isn’t just about intuition, it’s about numbers. If you know your managers are the key to engagement, productivity, and retention but need to translate that into CFO-friendly language, this worksheet is for you.

This tool helps you:

• Quantify the real cost of ineffective management

• Forecast the financial benefits of a development program

• Align your proposal with your company’s strategic priorities

• Build a compelling, data-backed case for investment

Whether you're prepping for budget season or seeking executive buy-in for a pilot program, this worksheet will give you the clarity and credibility you need to move forward.

Looking for a deeper dive?
This worksheet pairs with our blog post, Making the Business Case for Manager Development, which walks through how to approach leadership development as a strategic investment—not just a feel-good initiative. It will help you frame your argument and think through what matters most to your leadership team.

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