In this activity you will use the concepts and skills learned in Modules 2 4 to summarize the information in the Ferguson and Bardell, Inc. case study. In this activity, you will develop a strategy to gather information on the business challenge and vision statement. You will also summarize the information available in the case study. Finally, you will have an opportunity to interview a long-term employee of Ferguson and Bardell, Inc. | Activity Gathering Information In this activity you will use the concepts and skills learned in Modules 2-4 to summarize the information in the Ferguson and Bardell Inc. case study. In this activity you will develop a strategy to gather information on the business challenge and vision statement. You will also summarize the information available in the case study. Finally you will have an opportunity to interview a long-term employee of Ferguson and Bardell Inc. Objectives After completing this activity you will be able to Develop a strategy for gathering information. Before You Begin This activity consists of small group tasks and class discussion. Materials To complete this activity you will need The Ferguson and Bardell Inc. case study in Appendix 1. Flip-chart paper and markers. Results from Activities and . Time to complete this activity 35 minutes followed by a 15-minute class discussion 24 Activity Gathering Information Exercise 1 Developing a Strategy Develop an information-gathering strategy 10 minutes 1. Work in small groups as assigned by the instructor. 2. Review the case study as well as the business challenge and vision statement that the class agreed on in Activity . 3. Develop a written information-gathering strategy that is specific to Ferguson and Bardell Inc. What do you need to collect What techniques will you use to collect it How will you record the information you collect How will you address business and user perspectives What time frame will you use to collect the information Look at the results of Activities and for ideas for some of these questions. 4. Develop a plan as if it was a proposal that you need to present to the project stakeholders. What would be the best method to present the plan to the stakeholders Write your plan in the space provided. 5. Summarize your plan on a flip chart. Provide enough detail to allow other groups to implement your process. Activity Gathering Information 25 Use this page
