Professional Foundations | Week 4 Milestone Worksheet
Week 4 Milestone Worksheet
Instructions: This worksheet will help you complete your Week 4
Milestone slide deck, so complete it before you start putting your deck
together. Each part of this worksheet must correspond to the content
that you will place into your finished slide deck.
In order to complete the assignment, you must follow these steps:
1. Complete this worksheet with the content that you will put on each slide.
2. Create a deck on Google Slides or Canva.
3. Copy and paste content from this worksheet into your slide deck, creating
slides in line with the instructions shared in the Milestone.
4. Add any missing visuals to your slides in line with the instructions in the
Milestone.
5. Make sure your slide deck is aesthetically pleasing and well-designed.
6. Get the share link to your slide deck, and add it here at the end of this
worksheet. Make sure that the link is viewable by everyone.
7. Save, and submit this worksheet on Savanna.
SECTION A: SLIDE DECK CONTENT
Slide 1: Your Problem Statement
State your problem in 1 sentence. Your problem should be a sub-component of a
GCGO. (As stated above, we recommend you use the same problem/GCGO as last
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week, but you can change it if you wish to re-do the steps in Week 3 Milestone.) For
example, if your GCGO was climate change your problem might be “Plastic pollution
in the city of Nairobi is growing.” If your GCGO was healthcare then your problem
might be “There is a huge shortage of physicians in Namibia,” and if your GCGO was
arts, culture, and design your problem might be “Visual artists across the African
continent lack a platform to sell their work.” (We also recommend that you use the
same problem that you scoped and researched last week, but you can change it if
you wish.) Then briefly describe WHY your problem matters in 1-2 sentences.
Challenge yourself to state your WHY as clearly and succinctly as possible.
Slide 1 Title
Urban Food Insecurity: Bridging the Nutrition Gap for Benin's Youth
Slide 1 Content
● "Many students and young professionals in Benin's urban areas, particularly Cotonou and
Abomey-Calavi, struggle to access affordable, nutritious meals."
● "This matters because it impacts their health, productivity, and economic well-being, hindering their
potential to contribute to Benin's development."
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Slide 2: Your Personal Mission Statement
Make a personal connection with the problem, by sharing your personal mission
statement, and why/how it connects with the chosen GCGO or problem stated in
slide 1.
Slide 2 Title
Empowering Benin's Future Through Food Security
Slide 2 Content
● "My mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of Benin by addressing critical social
challenges."
● "Ensuring access to nutritious food for urban youth aligns with this mission by fostering a healthy,
productive, and empowered generation capable of driving positive change."
● "I believe that by leveraging innovation and technology, we can create lasting solutions that benefit
both individuals and the nation as a whole."
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Slide 3: Your Target Community
Make it real. Describe 1 person or 1 specific group of people impacted by this problem
and how it impacts them.
Slide 3 Title
Meet Fatima: A Student Facing Food Insecurity
Slide 3 Content
● "Fatima is a 20-year-old university student in Cotonou. She lives on a tight budget and spends a
significant portion of her income on tuition and rent."
● "Due to limited time and cooking facilities, she often relies on cheap street food or skips meals
altogether, leading to fatigue, difficulty concentrating in class, and potential health issues."
● "Fatima represents thousands of students and young workers in Benin who face similar challenges
in accessing affordable, nutritious food."
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Slide 4: Your Research
Describe how you’ve been researching the problem to learn more about it. You
should do so by sharing your research questions/objectives and a brief description
of your research plan. Provide at least 2 research objectives and research questions
each that are related to your research into the GCGO or problem of choice.
Slide 4 Title
Understanding the Problem: Research Objectives and Plan
Slide 4 Content
Research Objectives:
● "Identify the key barriers to accessing affordable, nutritious meals for urban youth in Benin."
● "Explore potential solutions, including technology-based meal subscription services, that can
effectively address the problem."
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Research Questions:
● "What are the primary factors contributing to food insecurity among students and young
professionals in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi?"
● "How can we design a meal subscription service that meets the nutritional needs and budget
constraints of this target demographic?"
Research Plan:
● "Review existing literature and data on food security in Benin and similar contexts (FAO, World
Bank reports)."
● "Conduct interviews and surveys with students and young workers to understand their eating
habits, challenges, and preferences."
● "Analyze successful meal delivery models in other African cities to identify best practices and adapt
them to the local context."
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Slides 5-7: Facts About Your Problem
On each of these slides, present 1 piece of factual information that your web research
revealed about your problem. If you are presenting numerical data, consider
including a graph or other data visualization. Cite the (reliable) source as a footnote
at the bottom of each page. You should select information to share that is
compelling, relevant, and accurate.
Slide 5 Title
Fact #1: High Food Costs Hamper Access
Slide 5 Content
● "The average cost of a single meal from a street vendor in Cotonou is 750-1000 FCFA, making it
unaffordable for many students living on a budget of 20,000 FCFA per month. (Source: Local
Market Survey, 2024)"
● [Include a bar graph comparing average student income to average street food meal cost]
Slide 6 Title
Fact #2: Nutritional Deficiencies are Widespread
Slide 6 Content
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● "A study by the University of Abomey-Calavi found that 60% of students reported experiencing
symptoms of nutritional deficiencies, such as fatigue, weakness, and difficulty concentrating.
(Source: University of Abomey-Calavi Health Survey, 2023)"
● [Include a pie chart showing the percentage of students reporting nutritional deficiency symptoms]
Slide 7 Title
Fact #3: Limited Access to Healthy Options
Slide 7 Content
● "Only 20% of food vendors near universities offer meals that meet basic nutritional guidelines for
protein, vitamins, and minerals. (Source: Field Observation, Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi, 2024)"
● [Include a photo collage comparing healthy meal options to unhealthy street food options]
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Slide 8: Framework Applied to Break the Problem
Using either the Cool Hands Warm Heart or the McKinsey Problem-Solving
Framework, break the problem down into smaller components. Describe the
framework used and the components created.
Slide 8 Title
Breaking Down the Problem: McKinsey Problem-Solving Framework
Slide 8 Content
We are using the McKinsey Problem-Solving Framework to break the problem of urban food insecurity into
manageable components:"
● Define the Problem: Access to affordable, nutritious meals is limited for urban youth in Benin.
● Disaggregate the Problem: High food costs, limited access to healthy options, lack of awareness,
and time constraints.
● Prioritize Issues: Focus on addressing high food costs and lack of access to healthy options as
the most critical areas.
● Conduct Critical Analysis: Investigate the factors contributing to these issues, such as supply
chain inefficiencies and limited healthy food vendors.
● Develop Solutions: Explore potential interventions, such as technology-based meal subscription
services and partnerships with local farmers.
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Slides 9-11: Your Solutions
For each of these slides, share 1 possible way you could address your problem (so
that you share a total of 3 potential solutions across 3 slides). Each idea may be
obvious, extremely bold and creative, or anywhere in between. At least 2 of your
potential solutions must use technology. Be sure that each of your 3 ways is “SMART”-
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
Slide 9 Title
Mobile Meal Subscription Service
Slide 9 Content
"Develop a mobile app-based meal subscription service that delivers affordable, nutritious meals to
students and young workers in urban areas."
SMART:
● Specific: Target students and young professionals in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi.
● Measurable: Achieve 500 subscribers within the first 6 months.
● Achievable: Partner with local restaurants and food vendors to provide meal options.
● Relevant: Addresses the need for affordable, nutritious meals.
● Time-Bound: Launch the service within 3 months.
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Slide 10 Title
Solution #2: Community Kitchen and Nutrition Education Program
Slide 10 Content
"Establish community kitchens in strategic locations (near universities, workplaces) that offer affordable,
healthy meals and nutrition education programs."
SMART:
● Specific: Establish 2 community kitchens in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi.
● Measurable: Serve 200 meals per day at each kitchen within 1 year.
● Achievable: Secure funding from local organizations and government grants.
● Relevant: Provides access to healthy meals and promotes nutrition awareness.
● Time-Bound: Open the first community kitchen within 6 months.
Slide 11 Title
Solution #3: Smart Food Vending Machines
Slide 11 Content
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"Install smart food vending machines in high-traffic areas that dispense healthy snacks and meals at
affordable prices, leveraging technology for inventory management and payment."
SMART:
● Specific: Install 5 vending machines at universities and workplaces.
● Measurable: Achieve 100 transactions per vending machine per day within 1 year.
● Achievable: Partner with local food suppliers and vending machine operators.
● Relevant: Provides convenient access to healthy options.
● Time-Bound: Install the first vending machine within 9 months.
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Slide 12: Your User Story
For 1 of your 3 solutions, write a simple and clear user story that describes your
problem and include acceptance criteria for each story. Use plain English that is easy
for your target audience to understand. For example, for a challenge in the climate
change space, you could have the following as your user story:
● As a conscious consumer, when I shop online, I want to easily identify and
choose Eco-friendly products to reduce my carbon footprint.
Acceptance criteria for this user story could be:
● Users should be able to filter and sort products based on sustainability labels,
certifications, or environmental impact indicators.
● Each product listing should display relevant information about its
environmental impact, such as carbon emissions, water usage, or recyclability.
Make your user story clear, concise, testable, and measurable. Your acceptance
criteria should be “SMART”—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and
Time-Bound—and should focus on what’s important to the end user.
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Slide 12 Title
User Story: Fatima and the Meal Subscription App
Slide 12 Content
"As a busy student, Fatima wants to easily order affordable and nutritious meals through a mobile app so
that she can save time and improve her health."
Acceptance Criteria:
● "The app should allow Fatima to browse a variety of meal options with clear nutritional information.
(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound - within 1 week of app launch)"
● "Meals should be priced at no more than 500 FCFA per meal to fit Fatima's budget. (Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound - Price point confirmed by end of week 2 of app
launch)"
● "Meals should be delivered to Fatima's location within 30 minutes of ordering. (Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound - Within 3 months of launch, achieve 80% on-time
delivery)"
● "Fatima should be able to pay for meals using mobile money or other popular payment methods in
Benin. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound - Implemented fully prior to week
1 of app launch)"
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Slide 13: Your Solution KPIs
Describe what exactly you would measure in order to see if one of your solutions was
working, and how you would go about measuring it.
Slide 13 Title
Measuring Success: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Slide 13 Content
"To measure the success of the mobile meal subscription service, we will track the following KPIs:"
● Number of Subscribers: Track the total number of active subscribers over time.
● Customer Satisfaction: Measure customer satisfaction through surveys and feedback forms.
● Meal Delivery Time: Monitor the average delivery time for meal orders.
● Nutritional Impact: Assess the nutritional impact on subscribers through surveys and health
assessments.
● Revenue Generation: Track the total revenue generated by the service.
● Data Collection: "We will use mobile app analytics, customer surveys, and partnership health
assessments to gather data and refine our strategies."
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Slide 14: Your Mission and Your Solution
Return to your WHY. Restate your WHY and share why one of your solutions could
make an important difference.
Slide 14 Title
Returning to Our "Why": Making a Difference
Slide 14 Content
● "Our mission is to empower Benin's future by ensuring access to nutritious food for urban youth."
● "The mobile meal subscription service can make a significant difference by providing affordable,
convenient, and healthy meal options, improving their health, productivity, and overall well-being."
● "By addressing this critical challenge, we can create a more equitable and sustainable society in
Benin."
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Slide 15: Appendix
Appendix. Share at least 2 pieces of information from your web research. This can be
any information that you feel is important/relevant but that you didn’t get to share in
the main body of your presentation. For example, you may choose to include
additional data or facts about your problem or solution(s), information about related
solutions shown to be successful, identify unknowns and/or unanswered questions,
list organizations that are doing similar work, etc. Please make sure that you list all
sources for the information that you share on this slide.
Slide 15 Title
Appendix: Additional Information
Slide 15 Content
● "Study: "Local food vendors also grapple with limited access to financial resources, hindering their
ability to invest in higher-quality ingredients and upgrade their equipment." - FAO Report: Food
Security in West Africa, 2022"
● "According to UNESCO, Benin has a literacy rate of about 42%, indicating a need for effective
nutrition education programs that are easy to understand, culturally relevant, and visually
appealing."
● "Sources: FAO Report: Food Security in West Africa, 2022 - [FAO URL]; UNESCO Statistics -
[UNESCO URL]"
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Slide 16: Appendix 2
Appendix 2: List the info from Steps 1 & 2 (Target Demographic and User Persona)
above in the same slide.
Slide 16 Title
Appendix 2: Target Demographic and User Persona
Slide 16 Content
Target Demographic:
● Students enrolled in universities and higher education institutions in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi.
● Young professionals working in urban areas with limited time for meal preparation.
● Salaried workers in the formal sector seeking convenient and nutritious meal options.
● Key demographics: 18–35 years old, urban residents, tech-savvy, budget-conscious.
User Persona:
● Name: Fatima
● Age: 20 years old
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● Occupation: University student
● Goals: To eat healthy on a tight budget, improve energy levels, save time, and balance academic
responsibilities.
● Pain Points: High cost of food, limited healthy options, long commutes, inadequate cooking
facilities, time constraints.
● Motivations: To achieve academic success, maintain good health, save money, and lead a
convenient lifestyle.
● Tech Proficiency: Highly proficient in mobile app usage, social media, and online transactions.
Please use all this content to create your slide deck. Add any
missing visual elements, and fix the aesthetic and design of the
slide deck.
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SECTION B: SLIDE DECK LINK
Slide Deck Link
Once your slide deck is complete, ensure the following:
● The content you placed here in the worksheet is the same as that in your deck.
● Your deck meets all the requirements stated in the Milestone instructions,
including the required visuals.
● Make sure the slides are visually appealing and well-designed. See the rubric
for criteria related to design.
Paste the Slide Deck Link Below
Once you have completed this worksheet:
1. Save to .pdf.
1. Rename it per the instructions.
2. Upload to Savanna as your Week 4 Milestone Submission.
3. Celebrate a job well done!
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