The assignment must be completed in the provided PowerPoint template.
- Download and save the Week 6_Assignment_Template [PPTX]
- Download Week 6_Assignment_Template [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.
- Using the template, create an eight-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 Slide 2. Identify one challenge or opportunity that you will address as a consultant. In your speaker notes, explain the basis or rationale behind this selection. Remember, you are creating a pitch to the company leadership. Convince them why they should address this challenge or opportunity.
For slides 3-4 research close competitors of the company to determine their approach to a similar challenge or opportunity.
- Slides 3-4. Analyze similar solutions for the challenge or opportunity from two competitors. Be sure to provide specific, relevant details to connect the competitors' approach to your recommendation. (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
- Sides 5-7. Recommend an approach to solve the challenge or capitalize on the opportunity identified for the company. Include specific details explaining which areas in the company would be the focus of your recommendation. (e.g. human resources, management, accounting/finance, marketing, etc.) (Detailed explanation should be placed in the speaker notes.)
- Slide 8. Sources slide. Use three or more 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.
Date
Business Consulting Plan Part 2
Subtitle
Name
PRESENTATION TITLE
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Challenge or Opportunity
Use this space to add the information required in the assignment instructions. Don’t forget your detailed speaker notes to explain your basis or rationale. (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. Remember to be convincing so the company will buy in to your pitch.
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Competitor 2 (replace with name)
Content text here.
Competitor 1 (replace with name)
Content text here.
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Competitor Solutions
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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. Remember to be convincing so the company will buy in to your pitch.
3
Competitor Solutions
(This is the 2nd slide for analysis of competitor solutions. Use this space to add additional information as required in the assignment instructions. Be sure to add detailed speaker notes and don’t forget 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. Remember to be convincing so the company will buy in to your pitch.
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Recommendation Subtitle (use this space to add a catchy subtitle for your recommendation)
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PRESENTATION TITLE
No speaker notes required for this transition slide.
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Recommended Approach
There are two slides for the recommendation. Use this space to add the information required in the assignment instructions. Be specific and add detailed speaker notes – don’t forget 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. Remember to be convincing so the company will buy in to your pitch.
6
Recommendation Focus
(Use this space to further detail your recommendation. Include images, charts, graphs, tables, etc. as needed Include detailed 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. Remember to be convincing so the company will buy in to your pitch.
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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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