Homework: Capstone Project & Presentation
Overview
This homework consists of two sections: a capstone project plan and a closing process PowerPoint presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this homework. Label each file name according to the section of the homework it is written for.
Instruction
Section A: Capstone Project Plan
You are now in the stage of the capstone project development. All previous documentation should be combined into one document that will serve as the statement of work for the project. Your goal is to have the CEO of your chosen company and the leadership team approves your strategy recommendations. The presentation should be very detailed in order to address potential concerns and provide support for your recommendations. However, the executive team is only interested in a 30-minute summation. Therefore, you also must create a compelling executive summary that is supported by details that convince the executive team that it should move forward with your recommendation.
Develop a 20 to 30 pages project plan in which you:
Write 2 to 3 pages executive summary in which you provide a high-level technical overview of your project where you address the following from the case study:
a. Strategy Development.
b. Innovation and Competitive Analysis.
c. Exploiting Innovation.
d. The Organization's Response to Change.
o Combine all previous documentation for Project Deliverables 1-4 in which you provide all aspects of the strategic management process into the project plan.
o Compile all the quality resources from the previous deliverables. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Section B: Closing Process PowerPoint Presentation
In addition to your detailed executive summary, you must present your findings to the executive team and the venture capital group that, along with the executive summary, will convince everyone that your solution is optimal.
Your PowerPoint must have speaker notes, and these speaker notes must be written as if you were presenting this project to your client. A template is provided for your use. You can modify the template based on your professor's instructions.
Prepare 9 to 15 slides presentation in which you:
a. Include a title slide and a slide in which you provide the purpose and objectives of the presentation.
b. Examine your chosen company's competitive environment.
c. Determine your chosen company's main strengths and weaknesses.
d. Determine and evaluate two to three strategies to exploit its innovation breakthroughs.
e. Recommend a strategy for your chosen company.
f. Advise a key strategic implementation approach.
g. Include a summation slide in which you provide the key takeaways for the CEO.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
a. Synthesize project deliverables into an executive summary and presentation of a strategic management process recommendation.