Supervised Business Analysis Consultancy Project
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
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October 13, 2020Company Discovery
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October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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December 10, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
Consulting Groups will upload Team Overview, providing Company insight into background/skill set of the Consulting Group(s). We will coordinate, identify, and schedule, meeting dates/times for Milestone 2, 4, and 5. Company communication will be streamlined through a single POC.
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October 13, 2020Company Discovery
60 to 90 minute virtual meeting that takes place between September 28th to October 12th between students and company to ask key questions related to Company's Current State. Note: Students will have conducted preliminary research about the company prior to this meeting.
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October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
Consulting Groups will upload Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map for Company to Review. Company feedback is optional.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
60 minute virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide update on project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting Group(s) will also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Experience end
Categories
Leadership Market research Operations Project management Product or service launchSkills
research competitive analysis business services business consulting business strategyBeginning this Fall, a McMaster University Bachelor's-level student-consulting group will:
- work with your organization to evaluate your current business model and customer journey
- research, prepare, and validate future growth opportunities
- recommend a research-backed growth strategy
- provide a balanced scorecard to support incorporation of the strategy into your business
The student-consulting group will utilize qualitative (interviews, focus groups or other ethnographic methods) and quantitative analysis and tools to propose and validate the future state. The organization will gain recommendations grounded on data for specific strategic options and considerations related to the business objectives.
Note: These students are enrolled in a McMaster/Mohawk Affiliated Certificate Program. The allows the participant to earn a McMaster degree and a specialized Mohawk College certificate concurrently.
Final project deliverables include:
· A Current State Business Model Canvas, with supporting documentation, and Customer Journey Map
· A Future State Business Model Canvas, with supporting documentation, and Customer Journey Map
· A Balanced Scorecard to Support Incorporation of the Future State Model
· A 15-minute presentation + additional 10 minutes Q&A time summarizing the findings, recommendations, implementation plan (if relevant)
The Partner Company has the opportunity to communicate whether they would like to see and engage with all Group Projects, or have the Course Instructor provide the strongest submissions.
Project timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
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October 13, 2020Company Discovery
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October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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December 10, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
Consulting Groups will upload Team Overview, providing Company insight into background/skill set of the Consulting Group(s). We will coordinate, identify, and schedule, meeting dates/times for Milestone 2, 4, and 5. Company communication will be streamlined through a single POC.
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October 13, 2020Company Discovery
60 to 90 minute virtual meeting that takes place between September 28th to October 12th between students and company to ask key questions related to Company's Current State. Note: Students will have conducted preliminary research about the company prior to this meeting.
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October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
Consulting Groups will upload Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map for Company to Review. Company feedback is optional.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
60 minute virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide update on project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting Group(s) will also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Your organization will gain an outside analysis of its current state, its customer journey, and a recommended forward path that builds on your core competencies or seeks to exploit new and emerging opportunities.
Example growth strategies include, but are not limited to:
· New market identification /or current market evaluation
· New market entry
· Margin improvements through process improvements
· Analysis of current product offerings and opportunities
· Strategic plan for brand development
· Competitive landscape analysis and opportunity for differentiation
The student-consulting group will spend 240+ hours (60+ hours per member) over 15 weeks working on the project.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Please ensure you are committed and able to meet online with project supervisors (faculty) & students three times during the project's duration (Sep-Dec) .
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
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October 13, 2020Company Discovery
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October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
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December 10, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 21, 2020Experience start
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September 29, 2020Submission of Team Introduction(s) & Scheduling of Future Virtual Meetings
Consulting Groups will upload Team Overview, providing Company insight into background/skill set of the Consulting Group(s). We will coordinate, identify, and schedule, meeting dates/times for Milestone 2, 4, and 5. Company communication will be streamlined through a single POC.
-
October 13, 2020Company Discovery
60 to 90 minute virtual meeting that takes place between September 28th to October 12th between students and company to ask key questions related to Company's Current State. Note: Students will have conducted preliminary research about the company prior to this meeting.
-
October 20, 2020Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map Available to Company
Consulting Groups will upload Current State Business Model Canvas & Customer Journey Map for Company to Review. Company feedback is optional.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
60 minute virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide update on project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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November 17, 2020Progress meeting and update with Organization
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 2nd and November 16th, to provide an update on the project and gain early feedback on Consulting Group(s)' preliminary findings and hypothesis. Company may request underlying deliverable or wait until more formalized recommendation in Milestone 5.
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting Group(s) will also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Project's Virtual Presentation and Final Deliverable
Virtual meeting that takes place between November 30th to December 9th, to deliver the final recommendations. Consulting groups wil also upload supporting documentation (Future State Canvas, Journey, Scorecard)
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December 10, 2020Experience end