...Running head: STRATEGIC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLAN Strategic Program Management Plan University of Phoenix Strategic Program Management Paper This document will discuss a hospitality service chain, Friar Tucker International (FTI) that provides management to a chain of 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments. The 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments consist of 10 sports entertainment establishments, 15 cuisine establishments, 8 family entertainment establishments, and has entered into an agreement with two hotel chains. Friar Tucker International employs an estimate of 1200 staff members and generates revenue in the amount of $300 million. Friar Tucker International has a vision of joining the top ten hospitality providers of service and to serve families through the business of entertainment; basing the service on superior levels of marketing and innovation. The Friar Tucker International mission is to “attract more visitors and customers through food and entertainment facilities and ensure a great family experience” (Friar Tucker International scenario, 2010). Friar Tucker International, Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Bellini negotiated and accepted many contracts with hotel chains. The contracts resulted in the management of the establishments and the to implement and carry out projects and manage the implementation of numerous projects. Over the previous years, this company has increased its success rate and has felt the results of growth. Many...
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...Running Header: Strategic Program Management Worksheet Strategic Program Management Worksheet Doreen B. Lewison University of Phoenix Bruce Thomas July 26, 2010 Strategic Program Management Worksheet Table for Assignment One |A: Concept |B: Application of Concept in Scenario |C: Citation of Concept in Reading | |Project Considerations ~ The |John Thomas, chairperson, board of |“Many firms that are heavily involved in project | |question is how much autonomy the |directors, gave attention to the status of |management have created a flexible management | |project needs in order to be |individual projects and the major impact |system that organizes projects according to | |successfully completed. |affecting revenues, costs and operating |project requirements” (Gray & Larson, 2006, p. 54)| | |metrics, such as student –to-teacher ratio.| | |Project Management Structure ~ |Both Nancy Anderson, executive director and|“One functional area plays a dominant role in | |Functional organization |Jeff White, business development manager |completing the project or has a dominant interest | | |combine efforts to improve the school’s |in the success of the project. Under these | | |financial...
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...Strategic Program Management Worksheet |A: Concept |B: Application of Concept in Scenario |C: Citation of Concept in Reading | |Project Life Cycle |During the annual meeting to evaluate the first year of the three-year |A project life cycle goes through four stages: | | |strategic plan the board members discuss many individual projects, such as |defining, planning, executing, and delivering | | |funding, increase revenue, costs, and the student-to-teacher ratio. |(Gray & Larson, 2006, p. 6). | | |Throughout the discussion it appears that the members have not set up an | | | |effective project cycle. If the project team took the appropriate steps of | | | |defining the project objectives, planning the budgets, researching and | | | |building ideas and finally delivering the results from all other stages. Jeff| | | |was not prepared to present the status of the funding project. If he had | ...
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...objectives. Employees may serve as lead consultant, program manager and/or project manager; in these roles, employees may supervise staff. Employees understand and can articulate the relationship between HR programs and activities and the organization’s successful mission accomplishment. Work involves developing and maintaining productive collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to apparent and underlying client needs. Employees interpret policies and practices in context of the client’s needs and in alignment with the organization’s best interests and advise clients regarding decisions that are impacted by laws, policies, and procedures. Employees function with a high level of integrity, independence and participate in policy, service, and/or program development. Employees research, facilitate, negotiate, develop and document innovative solutions to human resources issues tailored to the requirements of the client and the organization. Employees are assigned to one or more specialties, such as: benefits administration; career planning; classification; compensation; employee retention and organizational culture enhancement; employee relations; employment; environment, safety and health; equal employment opportunity; HR Information Systems; international employment; legal compliance; payroll; policy administration; organizational design; staff development; talent management; workforce planning and/or closely related programs. Employees maintain confidentiality within...
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...establishments, and expand into the corporate entertainment segment (University of Phoenix, 2011). FTI is making significant progress toward meeting the organizations goals as the company manages 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments, employs 1,200 individuals and generates revenue of more than $300 million (University of Phoenix, 2011). Under the astute leadership of CEO Richard Bellini, FTI has entered agreements which several hotel chains will be managing the company’s establishments and executing diverse projects that fell in the realm of FTI’s core business. FTI was convinced by it clients to accept some projects for which they would do subcontract work; however, these projects did not directly align with the company’s strategic objectives. Ricardo intends to change the random nature of how projects are selected (University of Phoenix, 2011). Ricardo Bellini, CEO has established a Project Selection Committee (PSC) to identify the types of projects the company should consider. Ricardo expects the PSC to select the projects that will align with the company’s objectives; however, though the PSC seems to be affluent in their fields of business, each member o the PSC has a different...
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...highly organized, take charge professional with twenty years management experience. Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Commitment to detail in doing the job right the first time in completing all projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A team leader, providing motivation and training by example. Skills summary: Program Management Master Training Specialist Instructor Management Technical writing Acquisition/reporting Education and Training: Bachelors of Science (BS), Information Systems Management, University of Maryland University College (UMUC), graduation fall 2014 Associate Applied Science (AAS), electro mechanical engineering, Excelsior University, Albany NY Military Basic Signals Collection Course Military Intermediate Signals Collection Course Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification, Pensacola FL Combat Direction Finding System operator (CDF) certification Ships Signals Exploitation Space (SSES) equipment operator certification Basic Instructor Training (BIT) certification Employment History Systems Data Analyst 4: Boeing, Annapolis Junction 2013-Present Responsible for planning, developing and conducting Program customer outreach and relations efforts. Provide strategic communications support to the program and Program Management. Prepare, develop, and implement strategic communications plans and stakeholder analysis plans and...
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...OBJECTIVE Service-focused social worker and program coordinator with a strong commitment to serving the needs of disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth and special-needs populations. Excel in program and organizational planning, with documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources and financial constraints to design high-quality, cost-effective and comprehensive service offerings. Skilled in building community support, key coalitions and strategic interagency partnerships. Backed by solid credentials (MSW) and equal strengths in program, personnel and case management. [pic] WORK EXPERIENCE Service Coordinator / Lead Case Manager / Case Manager 8/1999-Present, ABC Homeless Shelter, San Diego, CA Progressed through a series of promotions, culminating in responsibility for the coordination of five transitional housing programs. Supervise a team of 12 social workers, case managers, group facilitators and direct-care staff. Develop and maintain strong community alliances with county/state agencies, police departments and youth-service programs. Program Contributions: • Demonstrated outstanding case management (caseload of up to 78) and dedication to clients, as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure. • Achieved a record of 95 percent enrollment in college/job-training programs among clients, propelling both individual and program success through subsequent income generation. • Provided highly visible, caring...
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... | | | Radiga1982@gmail.com , RafieuM@unops.org | | |Sex: Male | Date of birth 27 July 1982| Nationality Sierra Leonean | | | | | | | |JOB APPLIED FOR |ADMINISTRATION, PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, LOGISTIC, TRANSPORT AND OPERATIONAL RELATED ROLES | |POSITION | | |PREFERRED JOB | | |STUDIES APPLIED FOR |...
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...with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering. | | | |TEAM PURPOSE: | |The Oxfam GB Program in Pakistan is working in humanitarian and development context. The Funding Team works closely with, and supports, | |programme and finance teams to ensure good grants and donor management. | | | |JOB PURPOSE: | |To support and assist the Funding Team in Islamabad in effective donor contract management for the floods response and also to provide | |administrative, financial and logistical support....
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...Running head: STRATEGIC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLAN Strategic Program Management Plan MMPBL/510- Jim Pepitone University of Phoenix Strategic Program Management Paper [The introduction goes here. It should be one or two paragraphs explaining the findings of your paper. The introduction should prepare the reader for the contents of the paper by previewing the four main topics in your paper. Be sure to end with a transition word or sentence to lead into Section 1 of your paper. Triple click anywhere in this paragraph to begin typing your own introduction.] Friar Tucker International (FTI) is a hospitality services chain that manages 35 entertainment and cuisine establishments—15 cuisine establishments, 10 sports entertainments, 8 family entertainment establishments, and agreements with two hotel chains. The company employs approximately 1,200 individuals and generates revenue in excess of $300 million. Situation Analysis [This should explain the situation of Friar Tucker. Consider the individuals in the Friar Tucker Simulation and evaluate the biases of each recommendation made by those individuals. Be sure to end with a transition word or sentence to lead into the next section of your paper. Triple click anywhere in this paragraph to begin typing.] FTI was convinced by its clients to accept some projects such as the two hotel chains for which they do subcontracted work--projects that do not directly link with the company's strategic objectives. Chief Executive...
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...This paper will show the basic guidelines that can help a person responsible for negotiating. It is said that whenever two or more people exchange ideas in order to reach an agreement or understanding, they are negotiating. It does not matter if this discussion is in the living room of your home to decide what program you will watch or between two companies over what will be the breakdown of funds in a joint business venture. As we have learned during this class whether the Program Manager is asking for resources, negotiating with a vendor, or dealing with conflicts on the team, he will need to be a skilled negotiator. In 1968 Mr. Gerard Nierenberg wrote a book titled “The Art of Negotiating: Psychological Strategies for Gaining Advantageous Bargains” (1968), in it he states, “Any successful negotiator must be familiar with human behavior and able to correctly anticipate their opponent's beliefs. They must then be able to use the right techniques and tactics to satisfy both their and their opponent's needs.” Nierenberg calls this the "Need Theory of Negotiation." This paper will show that negotiation is not a game but a way of life for successful program management. When you are tasked with managing a diverse team made of people from all over the company that do not really belong to you, negotiation is always one of your most valuable tools. Table of Contents Introduction: 4 Natural Tendencies in Negotiation: 5 Conclusion/Closing: 5 Principles of Negotiation ...
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...Henry Larsen, the director of engineering, called Gary into his office. Henry Larsen : “Gary, I just heard that Space Technology will be putting out an RFP for Orion Shield by the end of this month with a thirty-day response time. I've been waiting a long time for this to come along so I can experiment with some ideas of my own. This is going to be my baby all the way, and I want you to head up the proposal team. It has to be an engineer. I'll make sure that you get a good proposal manager. If we start working now, we can get close to two months of research in. That'll give us a month's edge on everyone else”. **Gary was pleased to be involved in such an effort. He had no trouble getting functional support for the R&D effort necessary to put together a technical proposal. All of the functional managers continually remarked to Gary "This must be a biggy. The director of engineering has thrown all of his support behind you." On December 2, the RFP was received. Gary identified one trouble area. The technical specifications stated that all components must be able to operate normally and successfully through a temperature range of -65 degrees F to 145 degrees F . Current testing indicated the Scientific Engineering Corporation design would not function above 130 degrees F. An intensive R&D effort was conducted over the next three weeks. Everywhere Gary looked, it appeared that the entire organization was working on his technical proposal. Gary and Henry Larsen met a week...
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...Television is good for children EL senior Jagaa In twentieth century everyone is getting information knowledge and skills from tv. There are many programs running on the tv. Tv becomes around in 1900s that situation tv have several channels. Television, or TV for short, (from French ;meaning "far", and Latin visio, meaning "sight") is a telecommunication medium typically used in the 2000s for transmitting and receiving moving color images and sound. In the broader sense, TV can also refer to images that can be black and white or with or without accompanying sound. "Television" may also refer specifically to a television set television programm or television transmission. In its early stages of development, TV employed a combination of optical mechanical and electronic technologies to capture, transmit and display a visual image. Nowadays there are thousands of channels there are : Music, movie, cartoon, science, nature, and such kind of government news.Children have to watch for knowledge advertisement and lessons. Some experts, however, believe that TV is not all that bad. They qualify though that viewing TV can be good if the program being watched is selected : some TV shows can educate, inform and inspire. It can be more effective than books or audiotapes in teaching your kid about processes like how a plant grows or how to bake a cake. Kids who watch informative and educational shows...
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...I. How does the company maintain the highest quality? R= Dole will continue to meet customers' expectations by consistently providing products that meet the highest standard -- the Dole standard. For Dole, anything less is unacceptable. Dole's dedication to quality is a worldwide commitment solidly backed by: * Comprehensive programs for food safety. * Scientific pest management programs. * Stringent quality control measures. * State-of-the-art production and transportation technologies. * Nutrition education to help the public understand the benefits of eating 5-13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Dole is a founding member of the National 5 A Day For Better Health Program and is the produce industry leader in developing technology-based nutrition education programs for children. * Continuous improvement through research and innovation. * Dedication to the safety of our workers, communities and the environment. II. Dole has exclusive relationships with its farmers/suppliers: What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of relationship for the farmers and for Dole? R= * Advantages: In my opinion in this case for the farmers is a pretty good idea cause they will “sell” an important brand, so they will get a lot of money. Because everyone’s know that is good quality even good taste. * Disadvantages: My point of view, for the farmers depends about the product, I mean one product Dolo will sell a little bit expensive...
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...As the leader Tim should have been able to negotiate and use influences along with discipline to get the job don effectively. Tim team did not show the same commitment to the project as Tim. They refused to set aside personal things when the team had to perform a major testing for the customer; however before scheduling a testing Tim should have verified the team availability. When Tim went to his manager to discuss how reluctant his team was to change, the manager suggested he do some reading on human behavior. “The program manager must be a social architect; that is, he must understand how the organization works and how to work with the organization. Organizational skills are particularly important during project formation and startup when the program manager is integrating people from many different disciplines into an effective work team. It requires defining the reporting relationships, responsibilities, lines of control, and information needs. A good program...
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