In Unit 7, you started Part 1 of this two-part assignment. In Unit 8, you will complete Part 2 of this assignment by executing the requirements below. Do not proceed to Part 2 of this assignment in Unit 8 until Part 1 in Unit 7 has been completed. Procrastination can be detrimental to your success in this class. The quality and depth of learning demonstrated in these deliverables matter.
The following Course Outcome is assessed in this assignment:
GB580-3: Develop an implementation action plan using strategy tools.
In this assignment, you will develop a narrated PowerPoint® presentation to deliver a strategy implementation plan with an embedded action plan to direct the staff of the Turul Winery to carry out a strategy for expansion into domestic and international markets. To successfully complete this assignment, immerse yourself in the following scenario.
Scenario:
As the general manager of the Turul Winery, you developed a strategic plan for expansion into domestic and international markets. The owner of the Turul Winery provided feedback on your strategic plan but predominantly agreed with the overall direction you proposed for the business. Now it is time to implement the strategy. Choose either the domestic or international expansion strategy you created, and develop a strategic implementation action plan.
It will require enthusiastic cooperation and a great deal of work from your staff if you implement a successful strategy. This strategic implementation plan will be addressed to the Turul Winery staff. It must be enthusiastic, concise, and straightforward. However, it must be detailed enough to synergize your team. You will present this strategic implementation plan to the staff of the Turul Winery within one week's time. Use the following criteria to develop your strategic implementation plan with an embedded action plan to direct the staff on how to carry out the work necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the approved strategic plan.
Assignment Part 2 Requirements:
Strategy Implementation Presentation
- Design a professional title slide.
- Format and build a table of contents.
- Use a consistent and professional presentation design throughout the PowerPoint.
Key Performance Indicators
- Explain how key performance indicators (KPIs) are used as a tool to implement strategy.
- Construct a key performance indicator (KPI) tree to illustrate a path to success for strategic goals and objectives.
- Explain the key performance indicator (KPI) tree is used to measure success completion of strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Systems, Resources, & Accountability
- Determine the systems needed to implement each task in a strategy.
- Determine the allocation of resources (financial, labor, capital assets, time, supplies, etc.) necessary to implement each task in a strategy.
- Determine what employees will be assigned and be held accountable for the execution of each goal, objective, and strategic initiative.
Timeline
- Illustrate a timeline for the completion of each goal (strategic, stretch, & financial), objective, and strategic initiative for the chosen domestic or international strategy implementation.
- The timeline should consist of no more than five phases of action.
- Assign a creative title to each phase of the timeline.
- Concisely explain each phase of the timeline.
Phase One of Action Plan
- Develop actions (work effort) for all employees that are supportive of the organizational structure within phase 1 of the action plan.
- Identify the employees by job title that are accountable for the success of each strategic initiative.
- Explain the process for decision-making and approvals.
- Identify who monitors progress and how progress is monitored.
- Develop a process for making adjustments to continuously improve the strategy's implementation.
Requirements:
Audience, Reasoning, and Research
- The strategy report addresses the staff of the Turul Winery.
- Uses reasoning skills to support your statements, ideas, and decisions.
- Uses a minimum of three peer-reviewed, academic research resources to substantiate your thoughts, opinions, and ideas.
Verbal Narration and Notes
- Speaks loudly enough to be heard; varying voice pitch and volume to ensure audience interest and attention.
- Pronounces words correctly and enunciates clearly.
- Each slide has professionally written notes substantiated with research.
APA Style
- Apply APA style to in-text citations with no errors.
- Apply APA style to references with no errors.
- Resources should be from reliable and/or scholarly sources.
Writing Conventions
- Writing should be focused, concise, and organized.
- Articulate at a college level.
- There should be few or no grammar or punctuation errors.
- Use non-offensive, inclusive, and respectful language.
Review the Unit 8 Assignment rubric.
Directions for Submitting your Assignment
Compose your assignment in a PowerPoint save it as Username GB580 Unit 8 Assignment (Example: JSmith GB580 Unit 8 Assignment.pptx). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 8: Assignment Dropbox.