This document proposes Michael Ding's vision for the PDCP program for 2014-2015. The proposal outlines a mission of developing professional and leadership skills through real-life consulting experiences. It identifies key aspects of excellence, teamwork, vision, respectful communication. Potential client partners are identified, including Voices.com, Sun Life Financial, Shopify, and Rtraction. A timeline is proposed with the first semester focusing on Sun Life Financial and the second semester having more comprehensive experiences potentially with Voices.com or Rtraction. A standard consultant schedule is outlined along with potential risks and mitigation strategies like assigning executive directors early and workshops. The proposal emphasizes excellence through intention, effort and execution.

1. A Brief Proposal:
My Vision For PDCP 2014-2015
By Michael Ding

2. Mission Statement:
“Develop A
Professional Skill Set
and Leadership Profile
Through Real-Life
Consulting…”
Excellence
in
Execution
Team
Vision
Respectful
Communication

3. Why Choose Me?
Because
I am…
A
Passionate
Leader
Familiar
With PDCP
Pay
attention
to risks
Initiative
and
Dedication

4. “
”
David, the CEO of Voices.com...said that he
is interested in pursuing this opportunity.
-Trisha Beausaert,
PR Manager for Voices.com
Some Other Organizations that Responded Positively:
Sun Life Financial
• Large Canadian Financial Advisory Firm
Shopify
• Global Internet-based E-Commerce Software Provider
Rtraction
• London-Based Web and Digital Design Agency

5. Timeline of Proposal
• Takes 1-2 Months
• October-
November
• Introduction
1st Semester
Sun Life Financial
• January-February
• More
comprehensive
experience
2nd Semester
Rtraction • Just in case
• Or End-of-year
Social/Event
Back-Up Plan
Voices.com

6. Standard Consultant Schedule
Week Number Task
1 Introduce Case – Organize Teams
2 Team Meetings – Initiate Analysis
3 Team Meetings – Complete Analysis
4 Final Meetings – Report on Decision
5 Company Pitch – Present to Client
Improving Consultants
Assign Exec
Workshops
Introduction

7. Risks:
• Not receiving Sufficient Attention
• Unsure/Unfamiliar with Subject
• Consultant interaction limited
Mitigation:
• Assign Executive Directors Early-on
• Workshops Put in Place
• Time for Introduction events

8. •“Excellence Is never an
Accident, It is Always the
Result of High
Intention, Sincere Effort
and Intelligent
Execution…”
Excellence
In Execution