For those who make strategic decisions in the electricity industry.

We will consider the uncertainty of technological, commercial and political dimensions in decision making and arm you with knowledge and frameworks to support the strategic decision making process. You will develop the art of presenting business cases to senior governance bodies, learning how to be succinct without losing complexity, and how to present the reality of uncertainty and risk without baffling your audience. This is a critical skill set required by senior managers.

Whether you are considering an asset refurbishment, a change in strategic direction, or investing in or decommissioning a power station – any major decisions with medium to long term implications are made in a complex and uncertain environment and cool heads are required.

What does this course cover?

• Frameworks for assessing an investment, including integration with a wider portfolio and the treatment of uncertainty and risk.
• The different stages of investment, from exploration through to commissioning.
• The differences between transmission and distribution investment decisions, and generation investment decisions.
• How to write a good business case for an investment.
• The many human factors that go into making investment decisions.
• Articulating the key attributes of a decision and how to present a complex decision, given different futures, to a governance group

Course Overview

 4 hours of preparation

Upon registration participants gain access to the online resource centre where they can view videos, primers and case studies before the in class sessions.

2 full days in-class session

With everyone up to speed on the basics, these sessions consist of group discussions, case studies, simulations and demonstrations delivered by our two expert industry trainers – Steve and David.

12 months access to the Online Resource Centre

Plus, all attendees are automatically registered for the Whiteboard Alumni to get regular newsletters and invites to exclusive networking events.

Learning Outcomes

• Enhanced critical thinking skills to structure the most complex of decisions, especially in the context of uncertainty.
• Appreciation of the technical, economic and political influences of decisions (including biases) and their consequences.
• You will develop the art of presenting business cases, learning how to be succinct without losing complexity, to articulately present a complex decision, given different futures, to a governance group.

Contact david@whiteboardenergy.co.nz to attend this course.