Sink or Swim ?

Sink or SWIM?
Written Analysis & Communication

Group Assignment

Prepared By:
Anmol Kosta, D034
Deep Sheth, D050
Rishika Singh, D053
Ankita Singhal, D054
Saurabh Singhal, D055
Tushar Singhal, D056

Letter of Transmittal^[a]

8th February, 2013

Subject: Recommendations for future course of action with respect to the 3rd Annual Conference

Dear Conference Leadership Team,

We herewith present to you a detailed report on recommendations for further plan of action on whether to conduct or cancel the 3rd annual conference of SWIM.

The report has been prepared keeping in mind the shining reputation of MIT Sloan and SWIM and taking into consideration the safety and comfort of speakers and attendees.

Based on our evaluation of the various available options, we recommend you to cancel the event altogether and reschedule it on a feasible future date.

Yours Sincerely,

Group 9

Executive Summary

Sloan Women in Management (SWIM) club has organized its 3rd Annual Conference titled "Dare to Fail: Taking Risks When it Matters Most." The annual conference is the organization’s largest flagship event and a platform for students to interact with the leading women in business. After 11 months of planning, the club co-presidents, Rachel, Lea & Tarini, and two conference directors, Janet & Merrill, are facing a difficult decision. The annual conference is scheduled to begin around the time a winter storm, fortified with up to 50 inches of snow, is predicted to hit the Boston area.

At 2:00pm the day before the conference is to begin, the leadership team needs to decide whether the show should go on, be modified, or be canceled altogether.

Considering various evaluation criteria and options, we suggest SWIM should cancel the conference altogether keeping in mind the discomfort that will be caused to the attendees and the consequence on the reputation of the organization in case of failure of the event.^[b]

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