Artifact 2

This course gave me a new way to look at why companies make the decisions they do—through a lens I hadn’t really considered before. Working on this Costco strategy analysis, I got to build my analytical skills by making sure the section I worked on fit into the bigger picture of our recommendation. I also got to strengthen my teamwork skills, since I had to work closely with four great people, all bringing different experiences and perspectives to the table. The final project you see here came together through a lot of discussions, decision-making, and more than a few late nights.

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This is an important artifact to include because understanding strategy isn’t just useful for this course—it’s something that applies on the job, too. Knowing how a company approaches its long-term success can help you make better decisions in your own role. Plus, this being a group project makes it even more relevant, since most jobs require working with others. Looking back on this experience, I can see how I’ve grown in both teamwork and problem-solving, and I know these are things I’ll keep building on as I move forward in my career.