GMBA 625-0C: Data-Driven Strategic Planning and Decision Making ( Fall 2023)
Timeline
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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
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November 30, 2023Sprint 2
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
This date marks the beginning of a collaborative journey where students and businesses come together to tackle real-world challenges, bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional application. Participants are encouraged to be prepared, proactive, and punctual to meetings to ensure that the project gets off to a smooth start.
The goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for all participants to collaboratively define the parameters, objectives, and deliverables for a project. Through this meeting, participants will gain clarity on project goals, roles, responsibilities, timelines, and any constraints or limitations.
The agenda for this meeting should include the following:
Introductions: A brief round of introductions for all participants to get to know each other.
Project Overview: A summary of the project, including its background and its importance.
Objective Clarification: A deep dive into what the project aims to achieve and the specific problems it aims to solve.
Deliverables: Outlining the expected outcomes, reports, and other deliverables.
Timeline and Milestones: Establishing a clear timeline, including start and end dates, along with critical milestones.
Constraints & Limitations: Identifying any potential roadblocks or challenges and discussing ways to address them.
Feedback & Questions: An open session for participants to ask questions, provide feedback, or voice concerns.
By the end of the meeting, all participants will have a clear understanding of the project's scope, the next steps, and their individual roles in the project.
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
The project implementation meeting serves as a crucial juncture in the lifecycle of our project processes. During this meeting, team members will translate project plans into actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with objectives and deliverables.
Attendees will leave the meeting with a clear understanding of their roles, equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to execute their tasks effectively. This
Key components of the session should include:
1. Project Overview: A recap of the project's purpose, goals, and key deliverables to ensure expectations are aligned.
2. Task Allocation: A thorough breakdown of tasks and assignments to relevant team members, ensuring that each participant understands their responsibilities.
3. Resource Allocation: Identifying, allocating, and ensuring all necessary resources – be it manpower, tools, or materials – are in place for smooth execution.
4. Timeline Review: Detailed examination of the project timeline, milestones, and checkpoints to gauge progress and maintain timely delivery.
5. Risk Management: Anticipating potential challenges and outlining contingency plans, thus proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
At the close of Sprint 1, the partnering organization will review the deliverables and provide insights, ensuring that the project is on the right track.
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November 30, 2023Sprint 2
Drawing upon feedback and lessons learned from Sprint 1, teams will be expected to prioritize features, address any identified challenges, and foster collaboration to ensure seamless progress. This sprint emphasizes iterative improvement, stakeholder feedback, and efficient project management.
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Marketing analytics Data visualization Data analysis Data modelling Data scienceSkills
business analytics data analytics analyticsLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Gannon University Dahlkemper School of Business to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students in this program/course examine the technologies, information, and analytics critical for effective management and control of modern firms. This course focuses on dynamic decision-making and optimization approaches for complex decisions and strategies for data-driven decision-making. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the data analytics process and the skills necessary to translate business problems into actionable proposals that strengthen an organization’s competitive position in the marketplace.
Learners
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the students and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
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November 30, 2023Sprint 2
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
This date marks the beginning of a collaborative journey where students and businesses come together to tackle real-world challenges, bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional application. Participants are encouraged to be prepared, proactive, and punctual to meetings to ensure that the project gets off to a smooth start.
The goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for all participants to collaboratively define the parameters, objectives, and deliverables for a project. Through this meeting, participants will gain clarity on project goals, roles, responsibilities, timelines, and any constraints or limitations.
The agenda for this meeting should include the following:
Introductions: A brief round of introductions for all participants to get to know each other.
Project Overview: A summary of the project, including its background and its importance.
Objective Clarification: A deep dive into what the project aims to achieve and the specific problems it aims to solve.
Deliverables: Outlining the expected outcomes, reports, and other deliverables.
Timeline and Milestones: Establishing a clear timeline, including start and end dates, along with critical milestones.
Constraints & Limitations: Identifying any potential roadblocks or challenges and discussing ways to address them.
Feedback & Questions: An open session for participants to ask questions, provide feedback, or voice concerns.
By the end of the meeting, all participants will have a clear understanding of the project's scope, the next steps, and their individual roles in the project.
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
The project implementation meeting serves as a crucial juncture in the lifecycle of our project processes. During this meeting, team members will translate project plans into actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with objectives and deliverables.
Attendees will leave the meeting with a clear understanding of their roles, equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to execute their tasks effectively. This
Key components of the session should include:
1. Project Overview: A recap of the project's purpose, goals, and key deliverables to ensure expectations are aligned.
2. Task Allocation: A thorough breakdown of tasks and assignments to relevant team members, ensuring that each participant understands their responsibilities.
3. Resource Allocation: Identifying, allocating, and ensuring all necessary resources – be it manpower, tools, or materials – are in place for smooth execution.
4. Timeline Review: Detailed examination of the project timeline, milestones, and checkpoints to gauge progress and maintain timely delivery.
5. Risk Management: Anticipating potential challenges and outlining contingency plans, thus proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
At the close of Sprint 1, the partnering organization will review the deliverables and provide insights, ensuring that the project is on the right track.
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November 30, 2023Sprint 2
Drawing upon feedback and lessons learned from Sprint 1, teams will be expected to prioritize features, address any identified challenges, and foster collaboration to ensure seamless progress. This sprint emphasizes iterative improvement, stakeholder feedback, and efficient project management.
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Students in groups of 4-6 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding how organizations utilize data to progress their missions, visions, and goals.
- Analyzing data and applying analytic skills to identify business problems and propose data-driven recommendations or solutions.
- Understand how data analytics tools, models, and technologies are employed to extract valuable intelligence and insight to guide strategic planning and business strategy.
- Apply data science tools to uncover business opportunities and manage risks.
- Oral, written, and visual communications appropriate for professional business entities.
- Interpret and communicate results of analytics projects into actions that meet desired outcomes.
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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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
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November 30, 2023Sprint 2
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December 8, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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October 27, 2023Experience start
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October 27, 2023Project Scope Meeting
This date marks the beginning of a collaborative journey where students and businesses come together to tackle real-world challenges, bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional application. Participants are encouraged to be prepared, proactive, and punctual to meetings to ensure that the project gets off to a smooth start.
The goal of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for all participants to collaboratively define the parameters, objectives, and deliverables for a project. Through this meeting, participants will gain clarity on project goals, roles, responsibilities, timelines, and any constraints or limitations.
The agenda for this meeting should include the following:
Introductions: A brief round of introductions for all participants to get to know each other.
Project Overview: A summary of the project, including its background and its importance.
Objective Clarification: A deep dive into what the project aims to achieve and the specific problems it aims to solve.
Deliverables: Outlining the expected outcomes, reports, and other deliverables.
Timeline and Milestones: Establishing a clear timeline, including start and end dates, along with critical milestones.
Constraints & Limitations: Identifying any potential roadblocks or challenges and discussing ways to address them.
Feedback & Questions: An open session for participants to ask questions, provide feedback, or voice concerns.
By the end of the meeting, all participants will have a clear understanding of the project's scope, the next steps, and their individual roles in the project.
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November 3, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
The project implementation meeting serves as a crucial juncture in the lifecycle of our project processes. During this meeting, team members will translate project plans into actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with objectives and deliverables.
Attendees will leave the meeting with a clear understanding of their roles, equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to execute their tasks effectively. This
Key components of the session should include:
1. Project Overview: A recap of the project's purpose, goals, and key deliverables to ensure expectations are aligned.
2. Task Allocation: A thorough breakdown of tasks and assignments to relevant team members, ensuring that each participant understands their responsibilities.
3. Resource Allocation: Identifying, allocating, and ensuring all necessary resources – be it manpower, tools, or materials – are in place for smooth execution.
4. Timeline Review: Detailed examination of the project timeline, milestones, and checkpoints to gauge progress and maintain timely delivery.
5. Risk Management: Anticipating potential challenges and outlining contingency plans, thus proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
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November 17, 2023Sprint 1
At the close of Sprint 1, the partnering organization will review the deliverables and provide insights, ensuring that the project is on the right track.
-
November 30, 2023Sprint 2
Drawing upon feedback and lessons learned from Sprint 1, teams will be expected to prioritize features, address any identified challenges, and foster collaboration to ensure seamless progress. This sprint emphasizes iterative improvement, stakeholder feedback, and efficient project management.
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December 8, 2023Experience end