Assignment Paper

Create a PowerPoint presentation with the following requirements, including a detailed flowchart. Ensure the presentation is useful in helping your team
understand the stage-gate process. Your presentation should include the following:
Describe the major elements of the stage-gate process (1–2 slides).
How many stages are in the process?
What is the purpose of each stage?
Create a stage-gate process flowchart (1 slide) using proper shapes for each step in your flowchart.
In the flowchart or speaker notes, list an example of an activity at each stage.
In the flowchart or speaker notes, list a decision criterion at each stage using the company. Some examples of decision criteria include:
Filter ideas to the preliminary investigation
Filter projects to business opportunities
Filter projects to product or process development
Filter products to limited launch
Filter products to international marketing
Discuss the implications of using the stage-gate process (1–2 slides).
When is the use of the stage-gate process appropriate?
How could the stage-gate process slow down innovation?
Is the stage-gate process more conducive to an incremental or discontinuous innovation?
Guidelines for Submission
Using PowerPoint, create a presentation that is 3 to 5 slides with detailed speaker notes that highlight the important points you want to emphasize to your
team. If references are included, they should be cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations