January 30, 2007January 30, 2007
AgendaAgenda
IntroductionsIntroductions What is LEAP?What is LEAP? Examples of Recent ProjectsExamples of Recent Projects Student Project ProposalsStudent Project Proposals Questions?Questions?
What is LEAP?What is LEAP?
Kellogg’s “Capstone” CourseKellogg’s “Capstone” Course Spring Quarter Project-Based CourseSpring Quarter Project-Based Course Application of Core Courses to Single ‘Consulting’ ProjectApplication of Core Courses to Single ‘Consulting’ Project 70% Project Work in teams of 3-570% Project Work in teams of 3-5 30% Lectures on topics relevant to projects30% Lectures on topics relevant to projects Mix of Faculty Speakers and Outside SpeakersMix of Faculty Speakers and Outside Speakers
Apply Concepts and Tools to Real Business Problems Apply Concepts and Tools to Real Business Problems Teams of 3-5 Students “Consult” on real projects for Teams of 3-5 Students “Consult” on real projects for
Companies and Nonprofits for Course CreditCompanies and Nonprofits for Course Credit ““The best way to learn a concept is to apply it.”The best way to learn a concept is to apply it.”
What is LEAP?What is LEAP?
Letter of Understanding Agreed-upon project
deliverables Mid-quarter progress
update Submission of final report Final presentation to
client Top projects compete for
cash prizes!
Classes are Tuesday evenings
Grades are primarily based on solutions generated. Client satisfaction and
participation are factors Lectures are intended to
provide subject breadth Course topics focus on
client / project mgmt
Project Work Academics
Projects for 2007…Projects for 2007…
Proposals received & reviewed over next few monthsProposals received & reviewed over next few months
Typical scope of LEAP projects:Typical scope of LEAP projects: Business PlanningBusiness Planning Sales and marketing strategies Sales and marketing strategies Brand StrategyBrand Strategy Process ImprovementProcess Improvement Supply chain / distributionSupply chain / distribution
Typical sponsors for LEAP projects:Typical sponsors for LEAP projects: Start-upsStart-ups Non-Profits Non-Profits Fortune 500 Fortune 500 TechnologyTechnology
Previous Projects…..Previous Projects…..
……and many moreand many more
Student Project ProposalsStudent Project Proposals
Students are Students are highly encouraged highly encouraged to submit their own projectsto submit their own projects
Proposal Guidelines:Proposal Guidelines: Project must be cross-functional (e.g. not just market research)Project must be cross-functional (e.g. not just market research) For MMM’s, projects must have mfg/process improvement focus.For MMM’s, projects must have mfg/process improvement focus. Scope must allow completion within 6-7 weeks (24 person days)Scope must allow completion within 6-7 weeks (24 person days) Sponsors must donate $1,000 to the programSponsors must donate $1,000 to the program
Timeline:Timeline: Preliminary Project Proposal deadline: FebruaryPreliminary Project Proposal deadline: February Proposals Scoped and Finalized: Early MarchProposals Scoped and Finalized: Early March Projects posted for bidding by registered students: Mid-MarchProjects posted for bidding by registered students: Mid-March Project bidding results posted and teams finalized: Late March Project bidding results posted and teams finalized: Late March
For More Information?For More Information?
LEAP WebsiteLEAP Website Under “Student Organizations” on the SerialUnder “Student Organizations” on the Serial
http://www.kellogg.nortwestern.edu/student/leap/index.htmhttp://www.kellogg.nortwestern.edu/student/leap/index.htm
Talk to 2007 co-chairs:Talk to 2007 co-chairs: David Asahara
[email protected] Liz Lippert
[email protected] Peter Rossmann
[email protected] If you have a company that you would like to work with, talk to Fran:If you have a company that you would like to work with, talk to Fran:
Fran Langewisch [email protected]
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