INDIVIDUAL CASE COMPONENTS & EXPECTATIONS KEY ISSUES State the Aim/Goa

by Caaltu · May 19, 2024

INDIVIDUAL CASE COMPONENTS & EXPECTATIONS

KEY ISSUES
State the Aim/Goal of the Program/Organization
What are the critical success factors to achieving its aim/goal? Think in terms of value (quality and cost).
Identify 3 Key Issues (failures/challenges to achieving its critical success factors). Provide brief description of the causes of each.
As an analyst, you should provide at least one metric for each key issue that will indicate whether an alternative solution is having a favourable impact.
Supporting analysis should be provided in notes section and referenced.

THREE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Max 1 slides each, or one side for all three with brief description of each in notes.
Brief description of each.

ANALYSIS OF THREE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
Analyze each alternative independently (do not compare/contrast the alternatives here)
Make sure to identify both the strengths and the weaknesses of the alternative according to how each key issue/metric would be impacted.
Put the details of the analysis in the notes section. Notes section could be quite lengthy. Create and refer to specific information that you provide in an Appendix section, if needed.
This is where the rigor of your analysis will be assessed. You should include specific calculations/methodologies here.

RECOMMENDATION AND JUSTIFICATION
Identify the alternative that you are recommending.
Justify your recommendation by comparing the impact of each alternative solution on each key issue.
If you use Excel or other statistical analysis, these details should be in the Appendix.
Anticipate the questions that a decision maker will be sure to ask. Costs? Timelines? Level of Success? So be proactive and provide answers/estimates based upon the facts you have found, state assumptions, and risks.

GENERAL IMPRESSION
Should follow the guidance provided in the template. Professional & confidence inspiring.
Clear and easy to read and follow. Attention to language and grammar.