Strategic Management Consultancy
Timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
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March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
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August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
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September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
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September 17, 2020Project Plan
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November 23, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
We can set up a web conference
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March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
The questions will be sent in a weekly digest format. Please expect an increase in questions as the students reach the 'recommendations development' phase (closer to the presentation date).
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August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
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September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
Students opportunity to ask questions and get information from the CEO. Your chance to clarify and verify before the research begins.
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September 17, 2020Project Plan
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
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October 19, 2020Mid-Semester Report
4 page report (due by Sunday 11:59 PM) outlining the internal and external analysis, business strategy, strategic management, stakeholders, competitive advantage and business strategy.
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October 22, 2020Final call with industry partner
Due Sunday by 11:59 PM - 2 to 3 pages in length – outlining your analysis of the company to date including and vertical or horizontal integration, diversification, marketing and innovation.
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November 19, 2020Final Presentation
1. Live presentation: 12 minutes highlighting the primary points from your project.
2. The final team assignment should be 3 to 4 pages in length. Written project should be written with clarity but with enough detail to support your voice recording.
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November 23, 2020Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Leadership Operations Project management Product or service launch Marketing strategySkills
business consulting strategic recommendations environmental & industry analysis competitive analysis business strategyStudent teams (3-4) from Arizona State University will provide insights and recommendations on a strategic challenge or opportunity of your choice as a live case study.
Learners
Final deliverables include:
1. Final presentations outlining strategic recommendations. Organizations are invited to attend all final presentations in person or remotely.
2. Executive summaries and case analysis. Case analysis include: Statement of problems, statement of alternatives, description of the best-recommended solution, implementation of the solution.
Project timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
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March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
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August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
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September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
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September 17, 2020Project Plan
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November 23, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
We can set up a web conference
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March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
The questions will be sent in a weekly digest format. Please expect an increase in questions as the students reach the 'recommendations development' phase (closer to the presentation date).
-
August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
-
September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
Students opportunity to ask questions and get information from the CEO. Your chance to clarify and verify before the research begins.
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September 17, 2020Project Plan
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
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October 19, 2020Mid-Semester Report
4 page report (due by Sunday 11:59 PM) outlining the internal and external analysis, business strategy, strategic management, stakeholders, competitive advantage and business strategy.
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October 22, 2020Final call with industry partner
Due Sunday by 11:59 PM - 2 to 3 pages in length – outlining your analysis of the company to date including and vertical or horizontal integration, diversification, marketing and innovation.
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November 19, 2020Final Presentation
1. Live presentation: 12 minutes highlighting the primary points from your project.
2. The final team assignment should be 3 to 4 pages in length. Written project should be written with clarity but with enough detail to support your voice recording.
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November 23, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Starting in late August, student-consultants will spend 40+ hours analyzing a strategic challenge or opportunity your organization is facing to provide you with the most effective recommendations.
Student teams will attempt to resolve the strategic problem faced by your organization. They will use academic theory and personal insights to develop strategic recommendations for your organization to implement. The students will then provide insights and recommendations in a report as well as a final presentation.
Example projects include, but are not limited to:
- Developing a three-year growth strategy.
- Evaluate a firm’s corporate, business unit, and international strategies
- External and internal analysis of industry structure, competitive forces, and strategic groups.
- Investigating and recommending a product or service expansion opportunity.
- Assess a firm’s agency problems and stakeholder relationships as it relates to corporate governance practices.
- Communicate strategic recommendations in a clear, concise, and compelling way
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
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March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
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August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
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September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
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September 17, 2020Project Plan
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November 23, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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August 26, 2020Experience start
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March 18, 2020The company principals present the case to the students.
We can set up a web conference
-
March 21, 2020A company representative is available to take questions weekly from the students.
The questions will be sent in a weekly digest format. Please expect an increase in questions as the students reach the 'recommendations development' phase (closer to the presentation date).
-
August 27, 2020Project Plan via Zoom
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
-
September 10, 2020Meet with CEO of iQuasar LLC for Q & A
Students opportunity to ask questions and get information from the CEO. Your chance to clarify and verify before the research begins.
-
September 17, 2020Project Plan
Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project
-
October 19, 2020Mid-Semester Report
4 page report (due by Sunday 11:59 PM) outlining the internal and external analysis, business strategy, strategic management, stakeholders, competitive advantage and business strategy.
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October 22, 2020Final call with industry partner
Due Sunday by 11:59 PM - 2 to 3 pages in length – outlining your analysis of the company to date including and vertical or horizontal integration, diversification, marketing and innovation.
-
November 19, 2020Final Presentation
1. Live presentation: 12 minutes highlighting the primary points from your project.
2. The final team assignment should be 3 to 4 pages in length. Written project should be written with clarity but with enough detail to support your voice recording.
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November 23, 2020Experience end