Explain how you will garner organizational buy-in for the new strategic plan.

 

In the simplest of terms, a strategic plan can be thought of as:

  • -Where are we now?
  • -Where are we going?
  • -How will we get there?

The county/city manager has hired you for a special project where you have been tasked with developing a new 3-year strategic plan outline for a county/city in your state that you select.

Develop a 700- to 1,050-word strategic plan annotated outline that discusses the approach to the development, implementation, and assessment of a new 3-year strategic plan in the county/city of your choice.

Address the following in your outline:

  • -List and discuss the key components that will guide your development of the new strategic plan.
  • -Describe the process for analyzing the operational and tactical approaches in the plan.
  • -Explain how you will garner organizational buy-in for the new strategic plan.
  • -How will stakeholder feedback be integrated into the plan?

Include critical implementation and assessment strategies in your plan:

  • -Key implementation strategies and supporting examples.
  • -Strategic plan assessment strategies, including:
  • -Empirical assessment strategies
  • -Assessment timelines
  • -Benchmarking
  • -Evaluation of plan feedback to guide strategic plan adjustments

Cite at least 3 outside references to support your assignment.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

In what ways did the teachers interact with children to support their play in learning?

QUESTIONS: REFLECTION 8 – DRAMATIC PLAY

* Please copy/paste each question before your answer below.

Write out each question and answer the following questions, a SEPARATE ANSWER (5 answers total) for two of the videos located under RESOURCES in the module: (The Bakery video and the train station video)

1. In what ways did the teachers interact with children to support their play in learning?

2. What developmental domains were addressed? Rubric reminder:  What theorist can support your claims and how?

3. In what ways have you provided dramatic play with children or you can reflect on your own dramatic play experiences.

4. What experience might you try/create in working with children? What will you provide? Have fun with this answer and be creative!

5. What two take-aways did you get from the article “Fantasy, Play, and Fairness”

video: The Importance of Pretend Play: 

https://youtu.be/KPqdcf1Ag3k

video: The Bakery – Supporting Children to Succeed in the Dramatic Play Center: https://youtu.be/xXqyum4YeEc

video: The Train Station – A Child-Created, Teacher-Facilitated Dramatic Play Center: https://youtu.be/1QwYlZK6ldI

Lecture: https://elcamino.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Embed.aspx?id=e4d779bf-9504-48f1-8f13-ac530008226e&autoplay=False&interactivity=all&start=0&showtitle=True&offerviewer=True&showbrand=False&ltiCourseID=ECCCanvas%5c28735&isLTIEmbed=true&access_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsIng1dCI6InhYTGt6ejUybGNhWGhZWjR2QVl1bXRYNmQxdyIsImtpZCI6InhYTGt6ejUybGNhWGhZWjR2QVl1bXRYNmQxdyJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJodHRwczovL2VsY2FtaW5vLmhvc3RlZC5wYW5vcHRvLmNvbS9QYW5vcHRvL29hdXRoMiIsImF1ZCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZWxjYW1pbm8uaG9zdGVkLnBhbm9wdG8uY29tL1Bhbm9wdG8vb2F1dGgyL3Jlc291cmNlcyIsImV4cCI6MTY2NjQ4NzA0MCwibmJmIjoxNjY2NDg2OTgwLCJjbGllbnRfaWQiOiJjMzEzZGVhMy1iMmY4LTQxZTYtOTQ0MC1hZDQxMDA2M2E2N2EiLCJzY29wZSI6InZpZXdFbWJlZGRlZENvbnRlbnQiLCJzdWIiOiJiYzUyNmNlOC05MTVlLTRmODUtYjY4OC1hZjA3MDE2YjExYjkiLCJhdXRoX3RpbWUiOjE2NjY0ODY5ODAsImlkcCI6Imlkc3J2Iiwicm9sZSI6InZpZXdlciIsInNlc3Npb25faWQiOiIzZmM4YzQ5Ni1hYjBhLTQyNmQtODAzNi1hZjM3MDAxMTRkZWQiLCJuYW1lIjoiRGVtaW5hIEF3ZWQiLCJhbXIiOlsicGFzc3dvcmQiXX0.AGIhrAVnx120QdnVxXifR47QV3LGcsH_Tlq5VsErb8MjmkYiBYrr9ISsa69OQ_XB_L3arO3Q0SntS8icpnQNLLPTjUQPpzkZfQhgZMC8lfpbwoZfRSFRmCcMZMlzTqQZV_mjMXpFqn2lVpJ5DlrKPIbkMBTd5kblPziVpo91UMpyzj8Vd4gGsX9kmIOMLy7AdrKZTC7pLPEonGkPMJzBO9lLosCm_1ems2NSrgeciU_aHQ9XA4z0qSKYJjwosiTeWExsN_9Sw9Tjaz1yf5C3YO-UiTNocVxyqnyl_i-kVE-vqZOG_h6okCFz6evrxZclQm5pqZbvQVXfCiIoQj42MA#access_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsIng1dCI6InhYTGt6ejUybGNhWGhZWjR2QVl1bXRYNmQxdyIsImtpZCI6InhYTGt6ejUybGNhWGhZWjR2QVl1bXRYNmQxdyJ9.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.fi-wMIZ3Cdno1j5FV1NAghvK78rPFclD0Q2rmmjQIXMY5qYI-FIuCpYHe-wUc9_AZAsND60BvdmmdOV0Uprllmxr8EWEIOZ64W8ubtWYTRFY0ytDUDZrQhWiAmGy1JzmOhhC1hDySb0tutibgQ1WCYHMhZP5mMB5R5n9w3bqmGaiNYkSkJLDy1Zz-RLAdT9VJE1zgTSQE5v7CLViOeZTyXI3lxOe8T2CI0F1w5yos-d7G3XEc6MazzYvwHsA_gUK9CXjQt6lYRIs1WKzAN1ZkcJevVrQLrl45AyyktnbD__24jJmr2GXyS1-GEPEsW5Tqo8JL8PBFjcYE02piHrtxA

What were the traditional methods of data collection in the transit system?

After reading the chapter by Capri (2015) on manual data collection.  Answer the following questions:

  1. What were the traditional methods of data collection in the transit system?
  2. Why are the traditional methods insufficient in satisfying the requirement of data collection?
  3. Give a synopsis of the case study and your thoughts regarding the requirements of the optimization and performance measurement requirements and the impact to expensive and labor-intensive nature.

In an APA7 format answer all questions above.  There should be headings to each of the questions above as well.  Ensure there are at least two-peer reviewed sources to support your work. The paper should be at least 2 pages of content (this does not include the cover page or reference page).

Identify the measurement(s) to monitor your quality improvement project. 

You are the assistant director of nursing in a long-term care facility. There is an increase in the number of resident falls in your long-term care facility. You have to create a quality improvement project to address the increase number of resident falls.

Your quality improvement project must include these following elements:

Identify the measurement(s) to monitor your quality improvement project.

What data is needed for your quality improvement project?

List the outcome measure(s) and process measure(s).

How and where will you collect these metrics/data?

What are the organizational definitions and the collection source?

Is there a timeframe?

A scholarly doctorate of nursing QI project written in APA format, 4 pages in length with references to answer the above questions. 

Provide robust analysis of the place of ethics in the practice of public relations.

Discussion Post on the meaning, role, and value of public relations in global society. Provide robust analysis of the place of ethics in the practice of public relations. Do not merely summarize the various ethical approaches; try to apply them. In other words, what does ethical action look like in PR? What should it look like? Why?

Cite course readings in your response. (the pdf file)

800 words

https://medium.com/prowly/what-is-modern-public-relations-fifteen-pr-definitions-174176182317

How will drones impact the supply chain?

Read Amazon Drone Knocking”

  • Critical analyze and present your perspective on:
    • What is Amazon’s strategy for using this particular technology?
    • How will drones impact the supply chain?
    • How can a CRM system help communicate issues in the supply chain between customers and drones?

Use at least three in text citation

Chapter Three Case Study “Amazon Drone Knocking” – Fastest Drone For Its Size –The Tac Drone Pro Flies Up To 15 Feet Per Second

What is your impression of this tactic to fight the spread of the virus?

 

In the year, 2020 the Coronavirus uprooted and changed the lives of everyone. It has been the first true pandemic across the world in recent times. In an attempt to help fight the coronavirus or any future viruses that might develop across the world. There has been a trend to help fight the virus’s spread by looking at the mobile data of individual users who tested positive for the virus.

The idea is the government can look at the individual’s movement based on their cell phone to see where they went, when they were there, who they may have come in contact with as well. This seems to be an aggressive tool to help stop the spread of the virus and help individuals get tested who might have been exposed. Also, this is used to help people quarantine themselves since they might have been exposed and it will help them to stay away from people to protect others within the community.

Read the following Articles:

After reading the articles discuss:

  • What is your impression of this tactic to fight the spread of the virus?
  • Are you concerned about privacy or protection more?
  • Would you want to find out that you have been potentially exposed to the virus because of this process?
  • Does it make you feel safer that the government can track potential infections by this process and control the spread of the virus possibly?
  • Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing in the end?
  • Do you support your privacy being used in this manner to save the greater community?

Remember to respond to at least THREE of your classmates’ posts by Sunday evening.

You must make an initial post before you are able to view the posts of your peers. Initial posts must be made by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Answer the prompt and respond to at least three of your peers’ posts. Replies to your peers and answer all questions by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Response:

As you read your classmates’ postings, think of areas where you can expand on the subject, conduct more research to further explore the topic, or examine the subject through different lenses and perspectives.

Regarding your response to your classmates: Please highlight a new facet to build on what your classmate stated, add to the conversation, or find an alternative viewpoint and support your response with citations. It’s important to have more than “I agree” or “good point,” when responding!

A reminder about discussions at the Master’s level:

Try to complete your initial post early during the week and plan to continue dialogue with your classmates throughout the remainder of the week. Think of our online conversations as discussion in a traditional classroom. Posting your initial post and responses at the last moment would be similar to walking into a classroom discussion with 10 minutes left in the class. You would miss the issues covered by your classmates! Remember, the intent of our discussion is to take the conversation to the next level – the Master’s level of discussion.

In addition, posting early has its benefits. You have the opportunity to state your original thoughts without worrying that you are saying the same things that a classmate has already stated.  

Finally, please use academic citations from the library to support your statements. Don’t simply rely on Google!

More of the specifics for discussion grading can be found on the  “Specific Discussion Criteria” page.

Describe the key elements of a customer value proposition.

Describe the key elements of a customer value proposition. Next, explain points of parity as well as points of difference in value propositions. Pick a B-2-B company, do a little homework on the company and then take a shot writing out a value-proposition statement for this company.

Finally, evaluate this statement…”Marketing must begin to think about value propositions that go beyond the value of using the product or service being sold; marketers must begin to think about their value-propositions in upstream stages of organizational buying that illustrates how the company can help buyers long before they actually buy the product/service?”  Agree or disagree?  Can you think of any companies that do a good job helping customers long before they actually buy the product (thinking of a B-2-C example is fine here).

Determine how an organization gains a competitive advantage

NETFLIX

Competencies

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

  • Determine how an organization gains a competitive advantage
  • Determine organizational risk and growth opportunities in order to develop a strategic plan
  • Defend business decisions in support of an organization’s strategic plan

Scenario

It’s the moment of truth: your opportunity to demonstrate why your new product or service is worth funding. You have done the research and know that the funding you seek can be a game changer for the company. Not only will it produce revenue and profitability, but more importantly, it will strategically set the company apart from its competition.

You just have to convince senior management.

In preparation, you have created a checklist for yourself to use in compiling information that includes research, feasibility of the idea via the BMC, scope of project (timeline included), project risk mitigation, DEI, CSR, and 24-month pro forma.

You know that anything can happen in a funding pitch. With this in mind, you are prepared to answer questions that encompass all aspects of the project.

Directions

Create a pitch for funding. In this pitch, you will have to convince senior management to greenlight the new product or service. Aspects of the pitch that must be addressed:

  1. Value proposition: Describe the company’s current value proposition in the market.
    1. Describe the selected company’s main product or service.
    2. Discuss the company’s overall strategic plan.
  2. Competitive advantage: Describe the competitive advantage the company will gain by funding the project.
    1. Describe how you discovered an opportunity to do something better than your competitors.
    2. Determine how the new product or service shifts the value proposition of the company.
  3. Risks and opportunities: Establish the risks and growth opportunities of the company.
    1. Determine if the new product or service could disrupt the current industry.
    2. Identify the risks associated with the development of this new product or service.
  4. Growth opportunities: Describe the areas of potential growth for the company.
    1. Identify the growth opportunities within the company.
    2. Explain how the competitive advantage allows for growth.
  5. Distinguish as a new product or innovation: Distinguish the new product/service as an innovation or improvement on an existing product/service.
    1. Determine if the product or service fits within the capabilities of the company.
      Note: a company’s SWOT analysis or 10-K is an indicator of whether the new product or service could be feasible.
    2. Explain how the new product or service adds to the portfolio of the company.
  6. Target segment: Describe the targeted segment.
    1. Identify the target customer.
    2. Explain your blue ocean strategy.
      Note: The new market is identified here.
  7. Speculate sales: Speculate on the projected sales.
    1. Justify your product or service by the numbers; discuss your projected revenue gain.
      Note: it MUST have an ROI that justifies the project for investors and/or senior management.
    2. Explain the risks associated with projected sales.
  8. Speculate profitability: Speculate on the profitability of your proposed product or service.
    1. Determine if the project is profitable.
      Note: In this pitch for funding, senior management has to know that the project, based on market research, is speculated to be profitable. Use the company’s current income statement to project how the company’s profitability will be affected. Look to other companies in the marketplace with products or services similar to the one you are proposing as a basis for your projections. Note: these numbers are purely speculative.
    2. Determine the impact on the functional areas of the business (accounting, marketing, sales, and so on).
  9. CSR plan: Outline the plan to service the community or customers that purchase the product or service.
    1. Discuss how the idea demonstrates corporate social responsibility (CSR).
    2. Identify what the company has invested in as it relates to the communities they serve.
    3. Discuss how a good CSR plan helps the company gain competitive advantage.
  10. DEI plan: Summarize how the project will include a variety of perspectives to get a better unique value proposition.
    1. Determine if the company has a corporate culture built on DEI.
    2. Discuss how the project’s DEI plan fits into the company’s overall strategic plan.

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit one of the following: Funding pitch script

Your script should be written as if you were delivering the speech, submitted as a 7- to 8-page Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.