2. The academy business challenge is a two
week mandatory assignment set by the
principles, the challenge is to provide three
solutions to a problem given to us by a local
company.
We are assigned a teacher from the
academy, to assist us on matters and guide
us through the process. Our mentor is the
very helpful Mr Goldstein.
What is the ABC?What is the ABC?
3. A great thing about the Business Challenge is that it will give you the
edge on your CV.
It teaches us to work in non-friendship teams, improving
interpersonal skills.
Helps develop our life skills, and makes us ready for the world of
business!
If not anything else, it teaches us the benefits of time management.
Why do we do it?Why do we do it?
4. In groups of six we must complete various tasks, and to a high
standard, in a limited amount of time.
The business is randomly drawn out of a hat, so it is unlikely to know
too much information on the company prior.
Why is it challenging?Why is it challenging?
5. Work for a local business to solve a real life problem they have given
us.
Create a website to show our findings and three solutions.
A blog, to communicate the days work.
Video Diaries, which capture our progress.
We will also need to complete three mini challenges along the way,
the first being our presentation for you today.
What we have to do?What we have to do?
6. Our Progress So FarOur Progress So Far
All of the tasks we have completed so far, can be viewed on our
website, which we are continuing to develop on:
http://team09abc.wix.com/thecounterparts
7. The mini challenges are short tasks that are given to us to
accomplish throughout the two weeks.
These mini challenges are assigned at random stages of the
process.
There are three in total, The first being issued on day one.
These contribute to our total score at the end of the business
challenge.
What are mini challenges?What are mini challenges?
8. Our CompanyOur Company
The company we have been given is Hedley Dunk, located in
Dartford next to the church.
They are an accounting firm dealing with matters ranging from
taxation to auditing. Their clients include lion tamers and even
members of a nunnery.
The challenge set by Hedley Dunk is - “To help promote a medium
sized accounting firm through the use of social media”.
Activity
What ideas can you come up with in
response to this challenge? (In your
tables).
9. On Monday the 8th
of July, we present our findings made so far to a
principle.
The final presentation is made at Dartford Football Club to our
company director and a panel of judges on Friday 12th
of July.
PresentationsPresentations
10. How to succeed?How to succeed?
Aspect Marked On Points Value
Oral Skills 15
Presentation Skills 10
Personal Skills & Team Skills 30
The website 80
The Problem 15
Outcomes & Relevance 9
Accounts Sheet 1
Mini Challenges 30
At the end of the two weeks, we are marked on several aspects:
11. On Tuesday the 16th
of July we attend an awards ceremony to see
who has won the academy business challenge!
First place will receive £600 in cash.
And Finally….And Finally….
12. Thank you for watching ourThank you for watching our
presentation.presentation.
Are there any Questions?Are there any Questions?
Are there any Questions?Are there any Questions?
Are there any Questions?Are there any Questions?
