Put yourself in your boss' position and imagine he had to turn around and pitch your idea to a VP. What ammo can you give your boss to make that next-level conv

Put yourself in your boss' position and imagine he had to turn around and pitch your idea to a VP. What ammo can you give your boss to make that next-level conversation go smoothly? How does this new tool solve some problem the VP has been on your boss to solve? Mention a competitor or partner company already using this tool successfully. Tell him what business metric will be positively affected by adopting the tool. Timing can be critical so watch for the perfect moment to pitch your idea -- like ahead of a management meeting where your boss needs to talk up what your group is working doing. But above all, be honest about the costs, benefits and alternatives. Good luck.