Implementing Strategic Change
Think as if you are the Vice President in charge of your functional area of Jakks.
Write a brief memo addressing the following tasks/questions:
1. What do you believe are the most valuable ways your functional area can contribute to the success of this new strategic direction?
2. With which other functional area(s) will you need to coordinate with, get support from, or give support to in order for your area to be effective in supporting this new direction? Explain the important cross-functional relationships you identify.
3. Does this change require your area to do something new? If so, describe any new, additional resources or capabilities you believe your functional department needs to be effective in this new strategic context.
Important that you demonstrate:
(a) understanding and addressing the assignment; (b) quality and depth of thinking about relevant functional implications (requires reasonable understanding the functional role, Jakks as a business, and the industry); (c) clarity and quality of writing/communication.
