Selected project - Development of a low-calorie (Healthy) chocolate bar.

Nature of the project - A Hybrid Project (Combination of Agile and Waterfall)

Brief Description of the Project - The goal of the project is to introduce a new product line for the health-conscious customer segment of a chocolate production company, This will include activities like procurement of the Machinery, Creating the chocolate bar recipe, testing the product, iterating/improving the product (post-testing if required) and then deploying of the final product to the mass market This will be a multi-faceted project which will challenge us to use a combination of Agile and waterfall methodologies and will give the opportunity to utilize our critical thinking while planning for this project.

Provide a communication plan of the company with the following stakeholders Consumers: Investors

Sales Team (Employees)

Workers in the factory

Health expert & Dietitian

Supply Chain Partners - Material Suppliers

Supply Chain Partners - Logistics

Supply Chain Partners - Distributors

Government-Food regulatory institution

Communication plan needs to include the Power-interest grid which looks like:

High Keep Satisfied Manage Closely Power Monitor (Minimum Effort) Keep Informed Low Low Interest High Power - Interest GridSTAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP STAKEHOLDER'S INTEREST IN THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES TO GAIN SUPPORT AND REDUCE OBSTACLES DESIGN CHALLENGE Power Interest Set a clear value proposition for partnering with online retail shops. Network Business Groups External Partnerships, revenue growth, market Low High and build customized solutions with data driven insights. Have a long term expansion. vision, and gain feedback from business groups. Access to goods and services, growth Active listening and communication. Engage early with community Communities External of local businesses, partnerships Low High stakeholders, and gain feedback. while building strong collaborative economic growth partnerships. Sales growth, market share expansion Active engagement and regular communication with emails, phone calls, Company Management Internal competitive positioning, insights and High High and meetings to keep them informed. Address concerns or objections they analytics, partnerships and have while building relationships, and collaborating, with continuous feedback. Name Box rmation, availability, eviews, fast and reliable shipping, Create an easy user-friendly platform for online retail shopping. Build Customers External order tracking, flexibility in payment High High product and service recommendations into consumer browsing, with easy methods, accessibility, ease of check out and payment processing returns. Product availability, partnerships |Distributors External with suppliers and retailers, and sales High Low Communicate with distributors and ensure there is accurate tracking of product or service delivery to customers. growth. Job satisfaction, compensation, Employees Internal flexibility, opportunities for Low High Communicate with employees, and receive feedback. Growth opportunities for innovation of online retailing platforms. innovation. Convenience, access to a variety of Engage on Social Media, and communicate with the public. Showcase General Public External products and services, time savings, Low Low success stories of clients using products and services, and partner and price comparisons, avoiding crowds collaborate with other businesses. and long lines. Consumer protection and taxation, Goverment/Regulatory Compliance External and regulatory oversight. Data High Low Understand the government priorities, regulations, and guidelines. Be transparent, and accountable with clear communication. protection and privacy. Online reviews, and ratings. Media & Influencers External Customer experience, consumer Build relationships with media and influencers. Respond quickly to Low High trends, and to influence the public's inquiries, monitor coverage and postings, and ensure transparency and perspective. honesty. Window shopping, price comparisons, occasional purchases, Personalized engagement with relevant notifications of products and Occasional & Passive Users External discovering new products, and Low Low services when browsing online. Ensure there is a user friendly interface with inspiration from new emerging engaging content and proof of purchases, reviews, and ratings. trends. Increased transaction volume and