- The assessments in this course give you the opportunity to design a project plan. Throughout the 5 weeks, you will choose an organization (Wk 1), create a SWOT analysis (Wk 2), determine a project and its objectives and metrics, (Wk 3), create a project plan (Wk 4), and develop a contingency plan and then create a presentation (Wk 5). You may use the course textbook and outside resources for all assessments.
A project plan is based on research and organizational goals. To see an exemplar project plan, review the Project Plan Example.
Use the Project Plan Template and the business needs identified in your Week 3 Balanced Scorecard to:
- Select a descriptive project title.
- Develop the project objectives.
- Explain what operational steps will be taken to achieve your stated objectives.
- Identify the responsible person(s) for each operational step.
- Outline a timeline for each operational step.
- Justify the choices you made in your project plan in a 525- to 700-word response on the Project Plan Template.
Note: Review your chosen organization in the Case Studies folder on the main course page in Blackboard.
Include and cite at least two properly APA formatted sources, one of which should be the company or investor websit
Submit your assignment (note: only the completed template with response/justification/summary typed on the template).
Resources
- Center for Writing Excellence
- Reference and Citation Generator
- Grammar Assistance
- Faculty Note: It is important to identify a project name that describes your project. Consider how these examples give you an idea of what the project will do: "Expand Product X into International Markets," "Add Search and Sorting Options to E commerce Platform," etc. Project objectives must be created before you plan how to achieve them within your project plan. Next week, you will create an executive presentation about your company and the project, and you will also include a contingency plan (or "plan B") for your project objectives. – Dr. W
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Project Plan Template
Project Title:
Project Objectives:
· [List project objective]
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Responsible Person |
Timeline |
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· [List project objective]
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Operational Step |
Responsible Person |
Timeline |
· [List project objective]
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Operational Step |
Responsible Person |
Timeline |
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BUS/475 v11
Project Plan Example
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Project Plan Example
Project Title: Desert Taco Opportunity
Description: Based on initial feedback from customer surveys, online discussion/social media groups, and SWOT analyses, you’ve determined that there is an opportunity to increase your organization’s customer base through the introduction of desert tacos in your food truck menu.
Project Objectives
|
Operational Step |
Responsible Person |
Timeline |
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Review the organization’s customer database to determine potential customer groups |
Leo (Market Research Manager) |
9/30 (1 week) |
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Identify the top 3 groups to target based on volume, brand loyalty, and location |
Betty (Director of Marketing) |
10/7 (2 weeks) |
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Survey customers regarding food preferences and potential menu items |
Tom (Customer Service Representative) |
10/21 (4 weeks) |
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Share customer feedback with inventory and operational teams |
Betty/Tom |
10/28 (5 weeks) |
Determine the top 5 locations and times to complete a pilot study with your test market.
|
Operational Step |
Responsible Person |
Timeline |
|
Review sales data to determine peak sales opportunities by location |
Jim (Director of Sales) |
9/30 (1 week) |
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Identify the top 5 locations in which to conduct the desert taco pilot |
Jim |
10/7 (2 weeks) |
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Create marketing collateral and social media communications to promote the desert taco pilot |
Oliver (Media Relations Manager) |
10/21 (4 weeks) |
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Provide expected volume and product information for the inventory team |
Jim |
10/7 (2 weeks) |
Estimate the required inventory and supply chain needs necessary to support the desert taco pilot.
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Operational Step |
Responsible Person |
Timeline |
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Based on expected customer volume, locations, and times, determine the product inventory required to support the pilot. |
Louise (Controller) |
10/14 (3 weeks) |
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Source supply companies and obtain product pricing quotes and delivery timelines. |
Louise |
10/21 (4 weeks) |
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Determine shipment and storage needs to support the pilot. |
Louise and Ben (Operations Manager) |
10/21 (4 weeks) |
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Purchase product for the pilot and arrange transportation to support the desert taco pilot at the various locations. |
Louise |
10/28 (5 weeks) |
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