Identify key players and stakeholders in the strategic planning and project management process and identify their areas of responsibility.

Assignment #1: Strategic Thinking, Project Management and Their Importance to the Strategic Plan Development and Implementation Process (Individual Assignment)

In this assignment, the student will define strategic thinking, project management, and address their importance to the strategic plan development and implementation; how do they integrate into all planning processes in an organizational setting. As part of this process, the student will identify key players and stakeholders in the strategic planning and project management process and identify their areas of responsibility. Scholarly paper, 8-10 pages in length (minimum of 8 scholarly references), not counting the title and references pages.

NOTE: Late assignments will not be accepted beyond the posted due date. If a student has an extenuating circumstance that precludes a timely submission, the student is expected to communicate with the professor beforehand to discuss a possible extension. There are no exceptions; a grade of zero will be recorded for the assignment.
Assignment 1 Rubric

Content

10 points

Writing/Grammar

3 points

APA/Format

2 points

Total Points

15 Points

Your paper should include the following:

Strategic Thinking
Project Management
Importance to the Strategic Plan and Implementation Process
Key Stakeholders
Note your assignment will be submitted to Turnitin. Students who have a similarity index higher than what is considered acceptable will be counseled for help with writing strategies and receive a referral to the Writing Center for coaching. Avoid plagiarism and cite the work of others. Also, please be advised that I am a Principal at A charter Middle school for at-risk youth.