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Interview Plan MGMT-6055-(02)-24W Project Scope Management Submitted to: Professor Mike Slabon Submitted by: Group 6 Prabhpreet Singh 1174711 Sarjudeen Shahjahan 1229409 Sachin Sam 1216201 Jinny Joseph 1216173 February 23, 2024

Task 1 Interview Plan  Name of the Project: Adidas Strung Shoes  Project Manager: Peter Parker  Interviewer: Allan Walker  Participants: Professional sports athletes like Steph Curry, Lionel Messi, and Roger Federer.  Location of the Interview: Headquarters of Adidas which is in Herzogenaurach, Germany, according to Adidas (n.d.). The Plan: 1. Topics Covered:  Valuable Insights: The interviews are intended to gather beneficial thoughts and views from elite athletes on their demands and preferences for running shoe design.  The project team hopes to gain full knowledge by looking into many factors such as comfort, performance enhancement, and desired features, which will inform the development of a truly creative and athlete-centric product. 2. Identifying Participants:  Thoroughly identify and personally contact an exclusive group of world-class athletes known for their intense and consistent running training.  This selection process will prioritize participation, to represent a varied range of running styles, preferences, and athletic backgrounds to enhance the feedback and insights gathered. 3. Scheduling Interview:  Duration: Schedule interviews based on the athletes' availability, to keep each interview between 30 and 60 minutes.  Timeline: The interviews will take place over two weeks to accommodate the players' busy schedules and allow for flexibility in scheduling. 4. Logistics:  Format of the Interview: The interviews will be performed using video conferencing technology to create a virtual face-to-face environment, ensuring a personal and productive involvement regardless of the distance.  Clear Representation: This method allows communication with visual aids such as design sketches, 3D models, and prototypes, giving athletes a clear representation of the topics being discussed. 5. Agenda:  Introduction: Give a quick introduction to the athletes and explain the goal of the interview.  Permission to Record: Request permission to record the interview so that correct notes can be taken and reviewed later.

 Explain Purpose: State the purpose of the interview, highlighting the objective of gathering information to improve the design of the running shoe.  Ask Questions: Make inquiries about comfort, performance enhancement, and desired running shoe features.  Final Comments: Allow participants to provide any more comments or suggestions.  Thank the participants: Express your appreciation to participants for their efforts and important contributions. 6. Recording: If the interviews are conducted in person, keep a recorder. Take videos during online meetings and continue to capture phone conversations. TASK 2 Questionnaire: 1. What is your mindset when choosing a running shoe? (Open-ended) Explanation: The question asks athletes to think about their psychological views, preferences, and concerns while choosing a running shoe. It depicts the overall view of an athlete. 2. In what ways does a running shoe significantly impact your performance and comfort during training or competitions? (Open-ended) Explanation: This question asks athletes to share how they feel running shoes impact their comfort and performance during training or competition (Wilson, 2020). 3. Based on your experiences, which part of the running shoe do you believe requires more attention or improvement to enhance performance and comfort? (Open-ended) Explanation: This question seeks opinions from athletes on which specific part of a shoe, like its sole, cushioning, or support, needs more focus to enhance their performance and comfort. 4. What are your thoughts on building the shoe materials layer by layer from scratch using additive manufacturing, which avoids traditional techniques like sewing, glue, and eyelets? (Open- ended) Explanation: By asking this question, we can understand the potential benefits and challenges of embracing additive manufacturing as a forward-thinking solution in material construction and design (Wilson, 2020). 5. What is the primary issue you are currently experiencing with your present running shoe? (Open-ended) Explanation: This question aims to identify the main problem and discomfort faced by the athlete with their current running shoe. 6. Can you describe a feature in running shoe design that has caught your attention recently? (Open-ended)

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Explanation: This question allows the athlete to share their observations on recent creative changes in running shoe design. 7. What are your thoughts on different running techniques, such as forefoot striking and midfoot striking? (Open-ended) Explanation: This question allows the athlete to share opinions on running techniques, specifically focusing on differences between forefoot striking and midfoot striking. 8. Would you prefer running shoe materials that prioritize sustainability, improved performance, and less environmental impact? (Closed-ended) Explanation: This question inquires about whether athletes prioritize running shoe materials that prioritize sustainability and reduce environmental impact (Adidas, 2020). 9. Have you ever used running shoes featuring carbon fiber plates? (Closed-ended) Explanation: This question asks whether the athlete has ever worn running shoes constructed with fiber plates (Davies, 2020). 10. Would you consider running shoes with customizable features like interchangeable cushioning or insoles to personalize the shoes according to your preferences? (Closed-ended) Explanation: This question points out whether the athlete likes running shoes that have customizable features 11. How would you rate your satisfaction with your current running shoe on a scale from 1 to 10? (Closed-ended) Explanation: The question indicates their level of satisfaction with their current running shoe. 12. What foot injuries have you experienced? (Open-ended) Explanation: This question highlights the injuries that the athlete has experienced and allows for focused improvement in those areas. 13. Do you believe the current running shoe you use has a significant impact on your performance? (Closed-ended) Explanation: This question seeks to understand the extent to which their current running shoes will impact their performance, and from there, we can make improvements. 14. What is your heel choice? low, medium, or high (Closed-ended)

Explanation: The question helps to understand the athlete's preference for the type of heel they choose for their running style. (Textile Network, 2021) 15. Do you prefer running shoes with long shoestrings or short shoestrings? (Closed-ended) Explanation: The question directly inquires about the athlete's preference regarding the length of shoestrings. Task 3 Two Additional tools and techniques to collect requirements for the project. Surveys/Questionnaires: A survey or questionnaire is used to elicit business analysis information, including information about customers, products, work practices, and attitudes, from a group of people in a structured way and a relatively short period. To effectively collect data for this project endeavor, surveys are essential. Benchmarking: Comparing actual or planned practices to those of comparable products to identify best practices, generate ideas for improvement, or provide the basis for measuring performance. This can also be done internally or externally and covers various operational factors, such as quality, efficiency, customer happiness, and innovation. Surveys and benchmarking are essential tools in many industries to obtain data, analyze results, and promote changes. Surveys are structured data collection methods used to gather information, opinions, or feedback from a group. To identify areas for improvement, benchmarking compares an organization’s procedures, performance indicators, or methods to those of competitors or industry leaders. These tools help organizations make evidence-based decisions and develop strategic plans. References: 1. Textile Network. (2021). Adidas: Athlete data for a new textile process . https://textile-network.com/en/Fashion/Fertigung/Adidas-Athlete-data-for-a-new-textile- process 2. Wilson, M. (2020, September 1). Adidas's wild new shoe is string art for your feet . Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/90561339/adidass-wild-new-shoe-is-string-art-for-your-feet 3. Adidas. (2020, January 15). Futurecraft: Exploring the upper limits - Meet the new textile innovation that changes how we create . https://news.adidas.com/running/futurecraft-exploring-the-upper-limits--meet-the-new-textile- innovation-that-changes-how-we-create-f/s/fa6cf79b-1fe3-4911-96ed-3507cf4f20fc

4. Davies, S. (2020, December 11). Adidas Product Design: Strung running shoe & 3D printing midsoles . TCT Magazine. https://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing-3d-printing-news/adidas-product- design-strung-running-shoe-3d-printing-midsoles/ 5. Slabon,M.(2024). Module 4 . Fanshawe College. Module 4. pptx . 6. Slabon,M.(2024). Module 5 . Fanshawe College. Module 5. pptx .

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