- Tasks
Social and Economic Task- this task runs throughtout the duration of the Show
Sat, Mar 14th 2009
Synopsis
This is a new task for ALL the contestants that should have some social and economic benefit for disadvantaged communities/groups. The vision is to ensure that beyond the TV mileage and individual benefit, The Challenge achieves some legacy that benefits society. The other motive is to ensure that all contestants of the show, even when they are evicted continue to engage with the show, learn and contribute.
The details
1. The 12 finalists have been put into 3 groups of four each. These teams will continue to operate throughout the series irrespective of evictions.
2. The output of the groups will be non-scoring for evictions but winning group will be determined prior to and announced at the grand finale event.
3. The project task is for the teams to INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT AN IDEA THAT CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHERS (community and groups).
• Assessment will be based on 2 broad areas (1) the outcomes & impact of the project and (2) lessons, skills, knowledge gained and demonstrated by team
This is a new task for ALL the contestants that should have some social and economic benefit for disadvantaged communities/groups. The vision is to ensure that beyond the TV mileage and individual benefit, The Challenge achieves some legacy that benefits society. The other motive is to ensure that all contestants of the show, even when they are evicted continue to engage with the show, learn and contribute.
The details
1. The 12 finalists have been put into 3 groups of four each. These teams will continue to operate throughout the series irrespective of evictions.
2. The output of the groups will be non-scoring for evictions but winning group will be determined prior to and announced at the grand finale event.
3. The project task is for the teams to INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT AN IDEA THAT CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHERS (community and groups).
• Assessment will be based on 2 broad areas (1) the outcomes & impact of the project and (2) lessons, skills, knowledge gained and demonstrated by team
Outcome
- The type of community/group selected – what went into the decision?
- The project idea – how practical, realistic and achievable?
- Implementation to brief – was the project delivered successfully?
- Long term sustainability of the project (can it take a life of its own after The Challenge closes?)
- Have members of the community/group gained knowledge and skills to make the project viable?
- Does the project create a realistic long term & viable economic opportunity for others?
- Will the project survive within a competitive global economy?
- Does the project succeed as a new business (idea) or improve upon an existing business?
Lessons & skills, etc gained/demonstrated by team
- Entrepreneurship
- Creativity & innovation
- Market economics
- Success & achievement
- Financial literacy
- Business ethics
- The type of community/group selected – what went into the decision?
- The project idea – how practical, realistic and achievable?
- Implementation to brief – was the project delivered successfully?
- Long term sustainability of the project (can it take a life of its own after The Challenge closes?)
- Have members of the community/group gained knowledge and skills to make the project viable?
- Does the project create a realistic long term & viable economic opportunity for others?
- Will the project survive within a competitive global economy?
- Does the project succeed as a new business (idea) or improve upon an existing business?
Lessons & skills, etc gained/demonstrated by team
- Entrepreneurship
- Creativity & innovation
- Market economics
- Success & achievement
- Financial literacy
- Business ethics
Faculty Remarks
• The time-line for implementation will be the 12 weeks of the Challenge. Each will have to figure out how to fund and resource (HR) their project as well as flexibility in choosing project.
• Winners will be determined by 45 – 30 minute presentations to a combined panel of British Council Representative, Faculty, Board and Sponsor Representatives
• The time-line for implementation will be the 12 weeks of the Challenge. Each will have to figure out how to fund and resource (HR) their project as well as flexibility in choosing project.
• Winners will be determined by 45 – 30 minute presentations to a combined panel of British Council Representative, Faculty, Board and Sponsor Representatives
Board Decision
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