Greyson Corporation Case Study (Kerzner, 2022)

  As a program manager, you must establish practices that’ll best serve the projects you don’t directly oversee and strategize ways to streamline organizational processes. You will use skills like project coordination to help you organize stakeholders and project team members, affirm their roles and responsibilities, and help them to see how the projects in the program are related to support effective project workflows. For this assessment, you will prepare a program kickoff presentation for stakeholders, project managers, and team members. Your presentation will explain the program, including what is known about it, the work ahead, and possibly even details the audience might not receive elsewhere. Select Us the organization listed below (also attached): o Greyson Corporation using information from the Greyson Corporation Case Study (Kerzner, 2022) Analyze the organization you selected and define the organizational structure for the project team, including: o How this structure influences how a project team is organized o The level of authority associated with the program manager Identify 1 program of 2 or 3 short-term projects, such as those that can be completed in less than 1 year. The program may be longer than 1 year, but individual projects should not be longer than 1 year. Prepare a 10- to 12-slide program kickoff presentation for the project managers, project team members, and stakeholders. Include speaker notes, as needed, to supplement content on the screen. Determine the program’s goals and objectives. Describe how they align with the organization’s strategic objectives and create value for the organization. Determine the project team structure. Define the teams and identify the roles they would satisfy. Explain how the structure you chose supports effective workflows for the program and the projects included.

Sample Solution

   

Slide 1: Title Slide

Greyson Corporation Program Kickoff

Presenter: [Your Name]

Date: [Date]

Slide 2: Introduction

Welcome to the Greyson Corporation Program Kickoff!

Today, we will discuss:

  • The purpose of the program
  • The projects within the program
  • The team structure
  • The timeline

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Slide 3: Purpose of the Program

The purpose of this program is to:

  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Greyson Corporation's operations
  • Reduce costs
  • Increase customer satisfaction
  • Enhance employee engagement

Slide 4: Projects Within the Program

This program will consist of the following projects:

  • Project 1: Implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
  • Project 2: Redesign the company's website
  • Project 3: Develop a new training program for employees

Slide 5: Team Structure

The team structure for this program will be as follows:

  • Program Manager: [Your Name]
  • Project 1 Manager: [Project 1 Manager Name]
  • Project 2 Manager: [Project 2 Manager Name]
  • Project 3 Manager: [Project 3 Manager Name]
  • Project Team Members: [List of project team members]

Slide 6: Timeline

The timeline for this program is as follows:

  • Project 1: 6 months
  • Project 2: 4 months
  • Project 3: 3 months

Slide 7: Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of this program are as follows:

  • Project 1: Implement a new ERP system that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's operations.
  • Project 2: Redesign the company's website to improve the user experience and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Project 3: Develop a new training program for employees to improve their skills and knowledge.

Slide 8: How the Goals and Objectives Align with the Organization's Strategic Objectives

The goals and objectives of this program are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives as follows:

  • Project 1: The implementation of a new ERP system will support the company's goal of becoming more efficient and effective.
  • Project 2: The redesign of the company's website will support the company's goal of increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Project 3: The development of a new training program for employees will support the company's goal of enhancing employee engagement.

Slide 9: How the Projects Create Value for the Organization

The projects in this program will create value for the organization by:

  • Increasing revenue
  • Reducing costs
  • Improving efficiency
  • Enhancing employee engagement
  • Increasing customer satisfaction

Slide 10: Next Steps

The next steps for this program are as follows:

  • Develop a detailed project plan for each project
  • Assemble the project teams
  • Train the project teams on the new ERP system
  • Begin work on the website redesign
  • Develop the new training program

Slide 11: Q&A

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Slide 12: Contact Information

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