In this assignment, you will continue in your role as a hired consultant and compile an implementation plan that addresses communication, collaboration, motivation, and return on investment. This is your final (cumulative)

Overview

Throughout this course, you have created assignments for a business consulting pitch deck. In your Week 3 assignment you shared important data and insights about your company. In Week 6, you analyzed the data and provided a targeted recommendation for the challenge or opportunity faced by the company. In this assignment, you will continue in your role as a hired consultant and compile an implementation plan that addresses communication, collaboration, motivation, and return on investment. This is your final (cumulative) pitch deck presentation.

Instructions

The goal of this assignment is to convince leadership at the company to accept your recommendation and implement the strategies in your proposal.

Important: In this assignment, you will combine the three assignments (PPT decks) into a single, final pitch deck that could be presented to your company leadership. Be sure you have made the necessary changes to your previous assignments based on instructor feedback. You will also include your Sources slides to include all resources used throughout the project. The assignment must be completed using the provided PowerPoint template.

• Download and save the Week 9_Assignment_Template [PPTX] Download Week 9_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.
• Review and incorporate the instructor feedback from your week 3 and week 6 assignments. Those slides will be incorporated into this deck and submitted as part of this assignment for the full presentation.
• Using the template, complete seven additional slides that will be the final 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.

Important note: This final presentation will be 19 slides in total: five content slides from the Week 3 assignment [exclude the title slide], six slides from the Week 6 assignment [exclude the title slide], and nine slides from this assignment (which will also include some sections of the Week 7 communication plan). This includes a title slide and a cumulative sources slide.

• Slide 1: Title slide. Add the name of the company as a subtitle, as well as your name and the date.
• Slides 2-6: Insert the five content slides from the Week 3 Assignment – Gathering the Data. (Company Background, Operations, Key Financial Data, SWOT Analysis, Challenges or Opportunities = 5 slides)
• Slides 7-11: insert the five content slides from the Week 6 Assignment – Analysis and Recommendation. (Challenge or Opportunity, Competitor Solutions – Competitor 1, Competitor Solutions – Competitor 2, Recommendation Title, Recommendation Approach and Focus = 5 slides)
• Slide 12: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Potential Impact of Waiting. Describe the potential impact of not acting on the selected challenge or opportunity. Use data to support your conclusion. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 13: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Potential Return on Investment. Evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Use data to support your explanation. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 14: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Implementation Strategy. Create an implementation strategy that advises the company’s leadership on how to create a sense of urgency and shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)

Slides 15-16 will come from your Week 7 communication plan activity. (Note: Be sure you have addressed and incorporated instructor feedback.)

• Slide 15: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Communication Plan – Overall Objective. State the overall objective of the communication plan and the key stakeholders directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Indicate if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 16: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Communication Plan – Stakeholder Channels. Determine the appropriate stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations. Explain how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)

Slides 17-18 address the entire consulting plan.

• Slide 17: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Timeline. Provide a timeline for the implementation of the entire business consulting plan (recommendation). Be sure to include important milestones and deadlines. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)
• Slide 18: NEW SLIDE for Assignment 3 – Next Steps. Summarize the next steps in the business consulting plan (recommendation) and specify the key individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation plan. This promotes accountability and clarity in the process. (A detailed explanation should be included in the speaker notes.)

Slide 19 should include ALL sources used throughout the project (all three assignment submissions). You may add an additional Sources slide if needed.

• Slide 19: Sources slides. 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. (Note: The final sources slide should be cumulative and include all sources used in the three assignments.)
  • For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library.
• Combine all of your slides from week 3, week 6, and this week’s assignment together into one singular PowerPoint presentation file. This is the full pitch deck for the business consulting plan (recommendation) that you would present to the company leadership. (Note: See the guide in the resources section for help on how to reuse and combine slides into a PowerPoint presentation.)
• Submit your completed assignment template/PowerPoint presentation file (PPT or PPTX) using the provided link in Week 9.
• Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

Note: Speaker notes are not visible in the Canvas preview but will be visible when the instructor downloads them for grading.

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.

Resources

• SWS Guidelines for Slideshow Presentations

The following tools available in the Strayer Library will help you with your research:

• Company, Industry, and Market Research using Business Source UltimateLinks to an external site. (Start with this resource – it will be very helpful as you search for specific information.)
• Business Source Ultimate Library Guide
• Business Source Ultimate Database
  • Market Line Company Profiles – Type the company name in the 2nd field (Note: your company may or may not be listed here.)
  • SWOT analyses can be found under the publication type.
• Library of Congress Research GuidesLinks to an external site. (See their left-hand menu.)

The following websites can provide helpful data on budgets and spending:

• U.S. National Debt: Implications for Organizations
• Government spending (Mind map)
• Fiscal Data US Treasury Dept.Links to an external site.
• USA SpendingLinks to an external site.

Tutorials on how to combine PowerPoint presentations using copy and paste:

• Website: Copy and paste your slides – Microsoft SupportLinks to an external site.
• Video: Import Slides from Another PPT PresentationLinks to an external site.

Video tutorial on how to add speaker notes to a PowerPoint presentation:

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is the following:

• Propose a leadership implementation and communication strategy that is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture.

View RubricWeek 9 Assignment – ePortfolio- Business Consulting Plan Part 3: ImplementationWeek 9 Assignment – ePortfolio- Business Consulting Plan Part 3: ImplementationCriteriaRatingsPtsDescribe the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity. Use data to support your conclusion. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryDescribed the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity. Used data to support your conclusion. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentDescribed the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity. Used data to support your conclusion. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryIdentified the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity. Did not use accurate or sufficient data to support your conclusion. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdentified the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity. Did not use data to support your conclusion. Speaker notes with explanation are missing.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not describe the potential impact of not acting on the challenge or opportunity./ 17.5 ptsEvaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Use data to support your explanation. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryEvaluated the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Used data to support your explanation. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentEvaluated the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Used data to support your explanation. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryDescribed the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Did not use accurate or sufficient data to support your explanation. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDescribed the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity. Did not use data to support your explanation. Speaker notes are missing.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) for acting on this challenge or opportunity./ 17.5 ptsCreate an implementation strategy that advises the company’s leadership on how to create a sense of urgency and shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryCreated an implementation strategy that advises the company’s leadership on how to create a sense of urgency and shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentCreated an implementation strategy that advises the company’s leadership on how to create a sense of urgency and shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryIdentified some steps for an implementation strategy but did not provide enough detail or evidence to create a sense of urgency or shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. Speaker notes are used correctly but need to be more detailed for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdentified some steps for an implementation strategy but did not provide enough detail or evidence to create a sense of urgency or shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan. Speaker notes are missing.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not create an implementation strategy that advises the company’s leadership on how to create a sense of urgency and shared mission around implementing the business consulting plan./ 17.5 ptsState the overall objective of the communication plan and the key stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Indicate if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryStated the overall objective of the communication plan and the key stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Indicated if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentStated the overall objective of the communication plan and the key stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Did not indicate if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). Speaker notes are used correctly but are lacking necessary detail for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryStated the overall objective of the communication plan. Did not identify the key stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Did not indicate if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). Speaker notes are used correctly but are lacking necessary detail for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementStated the overall objective of the communication plan. Did not identify the key stakeholders who are directly or indirectly impacted by the recommended strategy. Did not indicate if the stakeholder will be leading or following the change(s). Speaker notes are missing. Instructor feedback was not addressed from communication plan activity.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not state the overall objective of the communication plan./ 17.5 ptsDetermine the appropriate stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations. Explain how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryAccurately determined the appropriate stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations. Explained how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentAccurately determined the appropriate stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations. Explained how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. Speaker notes are used but lack necessary details for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryDetermined the stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations with 1-2 errors or omissions. Explained how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. Speaker notes are used but lack necessary details for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementDetermined the stakeholder communication channels to provide information and actively listen to concerns or recommendations with 3-4 errors or omissions. Or did not explain how this is inclusive and motivating to the organizational culture. Speaker notes are missing. Instructor feedback was not addressed from communication plan activity.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not determine the appropriate stakeholder communication channels./ 17.5 ptsProvide a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan, including important milestones and deadlines. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryProvided a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan, including important milestones and deadlines. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentProvided a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan that is missing important milestones and deadlines. Speaker notes are used but lack necessary details for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryProvided a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan that is missing important milestones and deadlines. Speaker notes are missing. Instructor feedback was not addressed from the communication plan activity.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan that is missing important milestones and deadlines. Speaker notes are missing. Instructor feedback was not addressed from communication plan activity.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not provide a timeline for the implementation of the business consulting plan./ 17.5 ptsSummarize the next steps in the business consulting plan (recommendation) and specify the key individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation of the plan. Indicate how this promotes accountability and clarity in the process. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryAccurately summarized the next steps in the business consulting plan and specified the key individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation plan. Promoted accountability and clarity in the process. Speaker notes are used correctly for detailed explanation.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentSummarized the next steps in the business consulting plan and specified the key individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation plan. Promoted accountability and clarity in the process. Speaker notes are used but lack necessary details for a full explanation.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryIdentified the next steps in the business consulting plan. Specified individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation plan with 1-2 errors or omissions. Did not clearly promote accountability and clarity in the process. Speaker notes are used but lack necessary details for a full explanation.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdentified the next steps in the business consulting plan with errors or omissions. Did not specify individuals or departments responsible for executing and overseeing the implementation plan. Did not promote accountability and clarity in the process. Speaker notes are missing.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not summarize the next steps in the business consulting plan./ 17.5 ptsCombine all three assignments (weeks 3, 6, and 9) together into one PowerPoint presentation including speaker notes and sources slide(s).17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryAccurately combined all three assignments together into one PowerPoint presentation including speaker notes and a cumulative sources slide.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentCombined all three assignments together into one PowerPoint presentation including speaker notes and a cumulative sources slide. 1-2 errors or omissions.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryCombined all three assignments together into one PowerPoint presentation. Missing speaker notes on more than one slide. Sources slide with 3-4 errors or omissions.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementCombined all three assignments together into one PowerPoint presentation. No speaker notes and/or no sources slide.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not submit or did not accurately combine all three assignments together into one PowerPoint presentation./ 17.5 ptsProduce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryProduced writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Errors are minimal (0–3).15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentProduced writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. There may be minor errors (4–5), but they do not impact the ability of the reader to understand the writing.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryProduced writing that attempts to be clear and well organized and to apply appropriate SWS style. Writing contains some errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Overall, errors are moderate (6–7) and have some impact on the ability of the reader to understand the writing.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementProduced writing that has noticeable issues with clarity, organization, and the application of SWS style. Errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling detract from readability. Overall, errors are major (8–9) and have a definite impact on the ability of the reader to understand the writing.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableProduced writing that lacks clarity, organization, or does not apply SWS style. There are significant issues with grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Overall, errors are significant (10 or more), and the reader will have difficulty understanding the writing./ 17.5 ptsUse at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.17.5 to >15.75 ptsExemplaryCited three or more credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.15.75 to >14 ptsCompetentCited two credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.14 to >12.25 ptsSatisfactoryCited one or two sources or one source was not credible, relevant, or appropriate.12.25 to >10.5 ptsNeeds ImprovementCited sources that are not credible, relevant, or appropriate.10.5 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not cite any sources./ 17.5 ptsTotal Points: 0