Strategy Consulting
Timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
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August 13, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
Purpose: review project requirements and settled on a work plan to deliver this.
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
A memo for the client on the relevance of strategy and change concepts the students are studying for the project.
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
A compilation and discussion of key findings for client input and approval.
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
A discussion and review of recommendations for client input and approval.
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
A project report and presentation for the client.
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August 13, 2020Experience end
General
- 18 learners; teams of 5
- 30 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 4 projects wanted
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Academic experience
- Social enterprise, Non profit, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
- Any industries
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
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August 13, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
Purpose: review project requirements and settled on a work plan to deliver this.
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
A memo for the client on the relevance of strategy and change concepts the students are studying for the project.
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
A compilation and discussion of key findings for client input and approval.
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
A discussion and review of recommendations for client input and approval.
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
A project report and presentation for the client.
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August 13, 2020Experience end
Overview
- Learner goals and capabilities
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Students will perform whatever project they are assigned but also evaluate its implications for how an organization provides unique value and its business strategy using Porter's Five Forces model. In addition, students will have to identify possible barriers to the strategy changes they are recommending.
- Expected outcomes and deliverables
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- A 25 page strategy and change capacity evaluation
- A 45 minute presentation of results and recommendations
Project Examples
A group of 4 to 6 student consultants will work with an organization on whatever operational project they bring. In doing so they will comment on the implications for its unique value proposition and will identify barriers and risks to strategy changes they are recommending.
- Examine what the organization produces and why clients value it
- Assess opportunities to open new markets or better served an existing market
- Evaluate organization capabilities to execute a strategy change
- Work with client to develop an action plan to implement proposed changes
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be willing to coach students on organization's industry and performance
Meet (can be virtual - e.g., via Skype) with the student team on or before July 1 for a kick-off meeting
Meet (can be virtual) with student team (or team representatives) weekly for 1 hour status update
Provide students access to prior studies and information relevant to the project
Timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
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August 13, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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June 24, 2020Experience start
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July 3, 2020Client Kick-off Meeting
Purpose: review project requirements and settled on a work plan to deliver this.
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July 9, 2020Memo on Relevance of Course Texts
A memo for the client on the relevance of strategy and change concepts the students are studying for the project.
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July 23, 2020Research Findings
A compilation and discussion of key findings for client input and approval.
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July 30, 2020Recommendations
A discussion and review of recommendations for client input and approval.
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August 6, 2020Project Presentation
A project report and presentation for the client.
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August 13, 2020Experience end