1. Successful businesses are run with high regard for the established goals of a solid business plan. Consider the challenges facing hospitality-centered companies in this day and age and address the following: What keeps the leaders of these organizations up at night? How are the issues being addressed? What are the inherent strengths and weaknesses associated with the strategies? Share your rationale for improving existing strategy or staying the course.
2. Evaluate “non-traditional” hospitality careers and explain the role they play within operations. Isolate one specific career type and discuss key knowledge and skills that will be essential for your business. Use examples and supporting references to validate your reasoning.
3. Change is often times difficult for some. As managers it is essential that you are aware of the pitfalls associated with change and strategies for overcoming challenge. What challenges do companies face when attempting to implement change? Share the best practices for implementing effective change in the high stakes business of hospitality.
