You will work individually or in groups no bigger than 3 on a DECA Manual. You may choose a different category, but I recommend one of the ones below. No two groups can work on the same category. Choose one of the three categories and then a specific manual.This will be your final presented to Mrs. Griffin when she returns.
Project Management: Community Service awareness and fundraising
Entrepreneurship: Essentially Shark Tank come up with a business plan or grow an existing business.
Operations: Research project on an existing local business.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT DECA’s Project Management Events require participants to use project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project. A full event from start to finish!
Community Awareness Project: The Community Awareness Project uses the project management process to raise awareness for a community issue or cause. Examples include day of service, distracted driving, driving under the influence, bullying, disease awareness, mental health awareness, drug awareness, ethics, environmental and green issues, and vaping. Guidelines Sample Event Penalty Point Checklis Community Giving Project: The Community Giving Project uses the project management process to raise funds or collect donations to be given to a cause/charity. Examples include food bank donations, homeless shelter donations, 5K’s, sports tournaments, auctions, banquets, item collections, holiday drives, adopt a families, etc.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS: Innovation Plan: The Innovation Plan Event involves the idea generation and opportunity recognition needed to take advantage of market opportunities to introduce a new business, product or service. Any type of business, product or service may be used. Guidelines Sample Event Penalty Point Checklist
Start-Up Business Plan: The purpose of the Start-Up Business Plan Event is to provide an opportunity for the participant to develop and present a proposal to form a business. The event provides an opportunity for a participant to develop and demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills as they apply to the analysis of a business opportunity. Guidelines Sample Event Penalty Point Checklist
Independent Business Plan: The Independent Business Plan Event involves the development of a comprehensive proposal to start a new business. Any type of business may be used. Guideline Sample Event Penalty Point Checklist
Business Growth Plan: The Business Growth Plan involves the idea generation and strategy development needed to grow an existing business. Participants in the Business Growth Plan will analyze their current business operations and identify opportunities to grow and expand the business. Guidelines Sample Event Penalty Point Checklist
Franchise Business Plan: The purpose of the Franchise Business Plan Event is designed for participants to present a comprehensive business plan proposal to buy into an existing franchise. The participant seeks to become a franchisee. Guidelines Sample Event Penalty Point Checklist
OPERATIONS RESEARCH: Choose an existing company that fits in the given category, create a research market/business research study and conduct it on the company's reputation and online brand presence. Then create suggestions based on your research.