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Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc

Problem Solution: Harrison-Keyes Inc.
Harrison-Keys finds its current strategic plan failing and has hired a new CEO to better align corporate strategy to new projects in efforts to revitalize the company. "…organizations that have a coherent link of projects to strategy have more cooperation across the organization, perform better on projects, and have fewer projects" (Gray & Larson, 2006, pg 1). This paper will explore how Harrison-Keyes should strategic implement and align "best practices" with critical success factors. Furthermore, this paper will thoroughly examine how the implementation planning addresses shortfalls, risk factors, and potential negative consequences.
Describe the Situation
As there has been a recent change of CEOs, the off-shore outsourcing company has literally been washed away, company morale is down, and the organization as a whole is in a disarray. Needing structure, a "Best Practice" method is suggested. "Best Practice is a management idea which asserts that there is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc" (wikipedia.com)". In H-K's scenario, Best Practice is a useful concept that will assist the new CEO to achieve his desired outcome through the use of proper processes, efficient checks, and testing. The idea is to develop a standard way of doing things that coincide with the organizational objectives.
Issue and Opportunity Identification
"In reviewing everything that's gone on, I'd say that there was no oversight planning and definitely no disaster planning. I simply can't understand all of these omissions; it‘s just sloppy work." William Guardo, newly appointed H-K CEO

The following is a list of strategic implementation concepts that could have an impact on the current and future performance of Harrison-Keyes. The concepts listed reflect both an issue and or opportunity the Harrison-Keyes is presented...