Overview The assignments in this course are framed around a scenario in which you are hired by a company as a consultant to provide recommendations on solving a problem or capitalizing
Overview
The assignments in this course are framed around a scenario in which you are hired by a company as a consultant to provide recommendations on solving a problem or capitalizing on an opportunity. You will draw upon your knowledge and skills around operations, finance, marketing, leadership, etc. for each assignment. The assignments will be completed in a PowerPoint presentation template and will be combined into a final pitch deck for your business consulting plan that you can add to your portfolio.
In your course discussions so far, you've been asked to choose a company for your assignments and to start gathering data related to a challenge or opportunity that the company is facing. Now you will assume the role of a consultant and provide critical data and insights that can inform your future recommendation for an effective business strategy for the company. This assignment is the first part of your business consulting plan pitch deck for the company leadership.
Instructions:
The assignment must be completed in the provided PowerPoint template.
- Download and save the Week 3_AssignmentTemplate [PPTX] Download Week 3_AssignmentTemplate [PPTX].
- Follow the guidelines provided in the Strayer Library: SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations
- Review the rubric carefully before you begin working on the assignment.
- Review your discussions and feedback from Weeks 1, 2, and 3. (These discussions provided specific directions on how to choose a company and how to gather important data)
- Using the template, create a seven-slide presentation that will be part of a pitch deck for the company that hired you as a business consultant. Each slide should include 1-2 paragraphs of speaker notes that will be utilized to explain the content to the company leadership during your presentation. (Note: A video tutorial has been provided under the resources section below)
For Slide 1: Title slide, add the name of the company as a subtitle and your name and the date.
For slides 2 and 3 use the information and feedback from your Week 1 and 2 discussions:
- Slide 2. Describe the company. When they were founded, what they do, who they serve, and their mission, and vision statements. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
- Slide 3. Explain the company operations, including where they are located, the number of employees, and the key internal executives. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
For slide 4 use the research and feedback from your Week 3 discussion:
- Slide 4. Summarize the company's key financial data. For example, the annual revenue, cash flow, if they are operating net positive or negative, etc. In the speaker notes, clearly explain what the financial data tells you about the company. For example, what relevant insights does the data offer that could inform your recommendation in the next assignment?
For slides 5 and 6 locate or create a SWOT analysis for the company to inform your responses (see the resources section below for help):
- Slide 5. Assess what the company does well and where they could improve their product or service offering. Provide supporting evidence. Note: This is the internal environment. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
- Slide 6. Determine at least two challenges or areas of opportunity the company may be experiencing. Provide supporting evidence as to why it is important for the company to address the challenge or opportunity. Note: This is the external environment. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
- Slide 7. Sources slide. Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source slide at least one time within your assignment.
- For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library.
Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
You Chose SpaceX founded by Elon Musk
Date
Business Consulting Plan Part 1
Subtitle
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PRESENTATION TITLE
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Company Background
Use this space to provide the information required in the assignment instructions. Refer to your Week 1 discussion. Identify the selected company, when they were founded, what they do, who they serve, and their mission and vision statements and don’t forget your explanation in the speaker notes (delete this guidance text)
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Add speaker notes here. The speaker notes should be 1-2 paragraphs per slide and would serve as the narration as you explain each slide during the pitch to company leadership.
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Key Executives
Content text here.
Location and Employees
Content text here.
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Operations
Explain the company operations – refer to your Week 2 discussion. Don’t forget your detailed speaker notes. (delete this guidance text)
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Add speaker notes here. The speaker notes should be 1-2 paragraphs per slide and would serve as the narration as you explain each slide during the pitch to company leadership.
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Company Financial Data
Refer to the assignment instructions and your Week 3 discussion. Use this space to detail the company’s key financial data. Feel free to use charts, graphs, tables, etc. and don’t forget your detailed speaker notes to explain the data (delete this guidance text).
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Add speaker notes here. The speaker notes should be 1-2 paragraphs per slide and would serve as the narration as you explain each slide during the pitch to company leadership.
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SWOT Analysis
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Content
Complete the quadrants below with bullets. Use this space for the assessment from the assignment instructions. Don’t forget to add your speaker notes and to delete this guidance text.
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Add speaker notes here. The speaker notes should be 1-2 paragraphs per slide and would serve as the narration as you explain each slide during the pitch to company leadership.
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Challenges or Opportunities
(Use this space to provide the content required by the assignment instructions. Put your detailed explanation in the speaker notes and delete this guidance text.)
Insert Image Here
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Add speaker notes here. The speaker notes should be 1-2 paragraphs per slide and would serve as the narration as you explain each slide during the pitch to company leadership.
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Sources
Refer to the SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations link in the assignment instructions to complete this slide (delete this guidance text).
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PRESENTATION TITLE
No speaker notes required for this slide.
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WEEK 1 FEEDBACK
Your response was exemplary and demonstrated the thoroughness required to address all discussion topic elements. The discussions allow you to consider and analyze a company as a business consultant. Take advantage of these learning opportunities by considering how you might use these exercises in the "real world." As we advance, remember that full-credit responses in your original posts provide thoughtful analysis and valuable insight, demonstrate advanced knowledge of the topic, and make solid and precise connections. Your posts must address each of the requirements within the discussion prompts. Always demonstrate your critical thinking skills and thoroughly address all discussion prompts. Discussions 1, 2, and 3 serve as the foundation for your first assignment in this class; therefore, it is important that you fully respond to all discussion prompts. Well done!
WEEK 2 FEEDBACK
Hello Edward! This is Dr. Gardner. I have reviewed your submission and developed feedback explaining the score you earned on this assignment. Please read my feedback, note any corrections needed for future assignments, and reach out to me if you have any questions. Now, let us take a look at the details. ORIGINAL POST Your original post was exemplary and demonstrated the thoroughness required to address all the discussion questions. Discussions 1, 2, and 3 serve as the foundation for your first assignment in this class; therefore, it is important that you fully respond to all discussion prompts. Well done this week!
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