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University Advancement Team Presented Strategies used for the President’s Legacy Gala

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Presentation slide describing the challenge of planning a large-scale gala for nearly 500 guests within five months and without additional resources.

Challenged to plan and execute the President’s Legacy Gala for nearly 500 guests within five months and without additional resources, requiring a more efficient and coordinated planning process.

Presentation slide highlighting the results of the President’s Legacy Gala, including 450 attendees and $250,000 raised.

The President’s Legacy Gala successfully welcomed 450 attendees and raised $250,000, demonstrating the impact of the team’s process improvements and collaborative planning efforts.

Presentation slide outlining Lean Six Sigma focus areas for the gala project, including communication, accountability, process efficiency, workflow visibility, and team coordination.

Lean Six Sigma principles improved communication, accountability, workflow visibility, process efficiency, and team coordination throughout the event planning process.

Presentation slide titled “Opportunities to Scale” describing how Lean Six Sigma principles used during the President’s Legacy Gala can support future university events and initiatives.

Lessons learned from planning the gala can be applied to future university initiatives, including presidential events, Homecoming, and other large-scale campus programs, using Lean Six Sigma principles to support continued improvement.