EBS 416 O STRATEGIC PLANNING Assignment- The Los Angeles Film School
Objective
In this project, you will create your own set of direction setting documents for a business you want to own or be a part of in the future.
Relevance
The beginning of the strategic planning process is to set the organization's direction. This is a senior leadership task. While various terms may be utilized, an organization must capture and record why it exists, where it is headed and what guiding values are critical to successfully achieve its future state.
Materials Needed
o Computer with an internet connection
o Keynote or PowerPoint software
Instructions
I. Think about your ideal business for the future, the one you want to own or be a part of. Develop sample Vision, Mission and guiding values statements for your organization.
II. For each statement, your vision, your mission, and your guiding values, describe why you have chosen the content. Why is this content important to you?
III. Analyze your three statements using the following questions:
a. Why is your organization in business? Provide a rationale for your answer.
b. Where is your organization headed? Provide a rationale for your answer.
c. What does your organization do? Provide a rationale for your answer.
d. What values do they believe in? Provide a rationale for your answer.
e. Are the documents inspiring? Provide a rationale for your answer.
IV. Develop an audio-visual presentation including images, text, and narration using Keynote or PowerPoint. Your presentation should include the following:
a. Your sample Vision, Mission and guiding values (Be sure to present your sample direction setting documents in an energetic and motivating manner demonstrating your passion for the content.)
b. A description of why you chose the content you did for each statement
c. Your analysis of your three direction setting statements utilizing the questions in #III above.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.