By the Numbers: Using Facts and Figures to Get Your Projects, Plans and Ideas Approved - Softcover

By the Numbers is a step-by-step guide on how to research, select, and use numbers to sell a new idea or venture. It shows readers how to: gather all the information, facts, and figures needed to win approval for their plan -- create a compelling business case tailored to best represent their idea -- make the numbers work for them, and more.

But that's not all. By the Numbers also advises readers on the "people" side of selling their idea -- detailing how to build alliances with key players, build a broad base of support, design their presentation to appeal to a specific audience, and give a flawless performance that's guaranteed to make the sale.