You have a great idea for a new initiative—and it needs approval from your supervisor to move forward. To help your idea gain traction, be prepared to answer these questions.

1. When will you find the time? Explain how and when the new project fits into the current work plan.
2. How does your project contribute to the mission? Explain how your initiative fits into your institution’s strategic goals.
3. What do you need to make it happen? Explain how the additional staff, resources, and space needed are proportionate to the project’s return on investment.

For more advice to help you move your project forward, read “How to Pitch a New Idea to Your Boss.”