Internal and external forces that can affect operational plans.

As a manager, you must be able to respond to the internal and external forces that can affect operational plans.

Assess the leadership skills required to execute your implementation plan and identify any skill gaps that must be addressed through training and development programs. Be sure you consider cultural competence in your assessment that will foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Select which 1 of the following generic strategies will be employed for your implementation plan and briefly explain how it will be used to gain or maximize competitive advantage:

Overall cost leadership
Differentiation
Focus

Incorporate the key competitive advantages in your implementation plan. Explain how they are included in your approach.

Explain how the organizational design may change because of your implementation plan.

Create a timeline for your implementation plan and include major milestones.