A new idea might be just what’s needed, but it can be challenging to get others to see your vision for the future. When you do have a new idea, it is important to think through everything carefully and narrow down exactly what you think would help before moving forward and talking to others about the idea. Use the following to help create a proposal that’s going to be more likely to be accepted whenever you have new ideas to share. 

Write Down Your Ideas and Be Specific

Take the time to write down what you have in mind, down to the last detail. You may need an ERP Request for Proposal template to organize your thoughts and ideas, but start with just getting it on paper. This can help you see if there are any holes in the idea that need to be fixed or if anything may need to be adjusted to get everything to work the way you expect. Plus, having it on paper can help when you talk to others about your idea, as you’ll have something to reference while you’re talking. 

Show How the Idea Solves a Problem

New ideas may solve an issue. Take the time to show how the idea solves the problem, why it’s a good idea, and how it’s going to help in the future. Just trying something new is fine, but it’s not likely to be accepted if it’s not going to make improvements, as it’s going to cost money and may not bring in more. Instead, consider how the idea will help and how you can show this during the proposal. Be as clear as possible to ensure others will be able to see how it helps. 

Get Feedback From Others

Talk to others about the idea and see what they think. Take the time to process the feedback you receive and consider changes that can be made to improve your idea before bringing it to those in charge. By receiving feedback, you can make sure the idea is fully formed and well articulated, giving you a better chance of having it accepted. 

Suggest a Pilot to Try it Out

A pilot is less expensive than making major changes, is easy to roll back if needed because it isn’t permanent yet, and can provide even more valuable feedback that can help improve your idea. It’s more likely that a pilot will be accepted, since it is less expensive and easier to try out, so it’s more likely your idea will move forward. 

Try Using a Relatable Story

Make sure you propose your idea properly and that you use relatable stories to gather interest in it. This can help others relate to your idea, which can help improve the chances of it being accepted. Think about the problem that is solved with your idea and use a story based on that. If it’s relatable to others, they’ll be able to really see how your idea can help. 

Proposing an idea can be an intimidating process because you want the idea to be accepted by those in charge. By following the steps here, you may be able to formulate a proposal that has a much higher chance of being accepted and that’s going to help others see your idea the way you do. Start slow and make sure you have everything ready before the proposal so it’s more likely to be accepted.