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Unit 7021v1 – Strategic Management and Leadership Assignment

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Unit 7021v1 – Strategic Management and Leadership Assignment

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UNIT 7021V1 – INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ANDLEADERSHIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1AIM.....................................................................................................................................1EXCUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................................................1BACKGROUND REPORT................................................................................11.1 Developing goals.................................................................................................21.2 PDP assists in company objectives....................................................................41.3 Analyzing PDP can affect company objectives..........................................62.1 Determining data and information that is available to strategic manager fordecision making.........................................................................................................62.2 Analyzing core financial data of company...........................................................92.3 Recommendations for the improvements.................................................133.1 Core Marketing concepts relevant to strategic manager..................................144.1 Method to increase staff level...........................................................................185.1 Method to analyze performance.......................................................................20CONCLUSION.................................................................................................................24REFERENCES................................................................................................................25
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ILLUSTRATION INDEXIllustration 1: Link between Data and Information.............................................................7Illustration 2: Favell's Model..............................................................................................8Illustration 3: Graph: Sales Comparison.............................................................11Illustration 4: Graph: Profit Comparison..........................................................................12Illustration 5: Graph: Trend in sales and profit................................................................13Illustration 6: BCG Matrix.................................................................................................14Illustration 7: Value chain analysis..................................................................................15Illustration 8: Ansoff matrix..............................................................................................16Illustration 9: Porters five forces model...........................................................................17Illustration 10: Delphi Technique.....................................................................................19Illustration 11: Demand Forecasting................................................................................19Illustration 12: Golden Thread methodology...................................................................20Illustration 13: Balance Scorecard Approach..................................................................22Illustration 14: Bench-marking Process...........................................................................23Illustration 15: Key driver analysis...................................................................................24INDEX OF TABLESTable 1: Setting Goals.......................................................................................................3Table2:Objective........................................................................................4Table 3: Types of Information............................................................................................9Table 4Trading and P&L a/c............................................................................................10Table 5: Wahaca Balance Sheet.....................................................................................11Table 6: Sales of Wahaca...............................................................................................12
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INTRODUCTIONStrategic management and leadership are two highly critical factors that eachemployee must possess for achieving higher productiveness. It is a process ofstipulating the organization's objectives and developing varied plans and policies toaccomplish these objectives. On the other hand, leadership is a quality that anindividual possess in particular to persuade or motivate its staff to share the same visionand direction that will help in gaining success to organization on a whole. Wahaca sinceits first opening in London Covent Garden in 2007 has expanded itself into 13 branchesacross the capital, that is, London. It is famous for its Mexican cuisines that are inspiredby fresh street food menu and presenting value for money dishes to its customers.Herein, this report has been construed to evaluate the principal skills andknowledge that are requisite for me to consider as a senior manager of Wahaca. Aim- The aim of this report is to make a critical analysis of my individual capabilities andevaluate the competencies I hold to meet for personal and professional excellence.Wahaca in its period of expansion requires me to possess different skills that positivelycontribute in its expansion. Executive Summary- From the accomplished report I have analyzed that I have to lookupon to develop my analytic skills as short term goals. Undertake varied responsibilitiesto lead and direct the team. I have also evaluated that by adopting transformativeleadership characteristic I will be able to engage employees of Wahaca with greaterefficiency. The interdependence of data and information and its relevance in decisionmaking is shown. The financial data of company is presented which states the currentposition of firm more stable and stagnant. Lastly, the report has different concepts andtechniques that will assist in enhancing everyone's performance. Background Report- the report has highlighted the personal goals that as a seniormanager one needs to accomplish to gain opportunities. The report has identifiedcompany objectives and then further linked them to personal development plan torecognize the need and areas of development. The link between data and information isshown and their importance for decision making is briefly outlined in the report. Thefinancial statements are prepared to analyze the current position of Wahaca in terms ofPage 1 of 31
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sales and profit. Different concepts of marketing have been shown and lastly toenhance employee’s productivity different techniques are applied. 1.1 Developing goalsBeing the senior manager of Wahaca, it is important for me to gain skills that are willhelp the organization to gain progress towards success. For this, I shall create PDP onthe basis of SWOT analysis-STRENGTHS 1.Good researching skills1.Enhanced Communication skills2.Possessing good knowledge andexperience3.Excellent work ethicsWEAKNESSES2.Lack problem solving skills3.inability to lead others4.Lacking in analytic skillsOPPORTUNITIESBy great communication skills I amable to make effective presentationsat various occasions. Good researching skill andpossessing of knowledge andexperience has provided greateropportunities for me. THREATSInability to lead can affect theposition held by me as a seniormanager of the company. Inefficiency in problem solving skillscan affect my decision makingcapability. Page 2 of 31
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In order to evaluate these personalized objectives that will positively contribute towardsthe organizational success; I shall set my goals which are in tune with overallorganizational objectives-Table 1: Setting Goals WHAT DO IWANT TOLEARNWHAT DO IHAVE TO DO?WHATSUPPORT ANDRESOURCESWILL I NEED?HOW WILL IMEASURESUCCESS?TARGET DATEFOR REVIEW?Gain deepknowledgeabout financeand acquireanalytical skillsAcquiringDiploma infinance andseek accountingtrainingExpertknowledgeand do CFAcourse infinanceCourseAssessmentandperformancereport torecognizepotential3 months fromassessmentWiden scope ofunderstandingleadership andmanagementskillsStrive toundertakechallenge.Observing thelead managersto gain theirtrust andloyalties Seek new andchallengingbusinessprojects.Guidance fromseniorcolleagues. Seniors andcolleaguementoring andreview on myperformance.6 months fromassessmentGain promotionby enhancingpersonal fitness.To be generalmanager of allbranches ofWahaca Allocation ofspecificschedules andensuring mentalstability toundertakecrucialAdvice fromexperts andprofessionalsEnhancedcapabilitiesthrough selfevaluation1 year fromassessmentPage 3 of 31
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