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Which of the following best describes the immediate goal of Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project for the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day?
Which of the following best describes the immediate goal of Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project for the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day?
- To analyze the long-term impact of technology on the retail sector.
- To demonstrate practical technology applications to attract more customers to local shops. (correct)
- To create a detailed business plan for each shop in the local community market.
- To secure funding for local small businesses to adopt new technologies.
Why did the tutor emphasize the importance of a clear plan for Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project?
Why did the tutor emphasize the importance of a clear plan for Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project?
- To ensure they adhere strictly to the assignment guidelines and grading rubric.
- To prevent them from exploring innovative ideas that might deviate from the project scope.
- To help them avoid common pitfalls that cause great ideas to fail in real-world small business scenarios. (correct)
- To ensure they complete the project within the given four-week timeline.
According to the scenario, what is the primary benefit of recognizing each team member's unique strengths?
According to the scenario, what is the primary benefit of recognizing each team member's unique strengths?
- It reduces the likelihood of conflicts arising from differences in opinion or work styles.
- It allows for a more equal distribution of workload, preventing burnout.
- It increases the team's ability to secure higher grades on their assignments.
- It enables the team to effectively divide tasks based on expertise, leading to a more robust and well-rounded approach. (correct)
What is the purpose of creating a 'Risk Log' in project planning, as demonstrated in the scenario?
What is the purpose of creating a 'Risk Log' in project planning, as demonstrated in the scenario?
In the context of Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project, what does the 'Project Charter' primarily aim to achieve?
In the context of Amina, Mateusz, and Emily's project, what does the 'Project Charter' primarily aim to achieve?
Emily's advantage in English helps the team, but what is the potential drawback she identifies regarding project planning?
Emily's advantage in English helps the team, but what is the potential drawback she identifies regarding project planning?
What is the purpose of the team creating a timeline using a Gantt chart?
What is the purpose of the team creating a timeline using a Gantt chart?
What does the tutor mean when stating, 'Planning is not extra work—planning is the work that helps everything else run smoothly.'?
What does the tutor mean when stating, 'Planning is not extra work—planning is the work that helps everything else run smoothly.'?
What action does the team take when they determine that shops are too busy to be surveyed?
What action does the team take when they determine that shops are too busy to be surveyed?
In the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day project, what type of research method is used?
In the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day project, what type of research method is used?
What does Mateusz primarily contribute to the team?
What does Mateusz primarily contribute to the team?
How does Emily's background influence her role?
How does Emily's background influence her role?
The scenario mentions that planning is a team effort. What does this imply for the success of the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day project?
The scenario mentions that planning is a team effort. What does this imply for the success of the 'Technology in Retail' Open Day project?
What action is stated for when customers ignore the survey?
What action is stated for when customers ignore the survey?
Why is it important to turn a big question into smaller questions?
Why is it important to turn a big question into smaller questions?
Which task does Amina volunteer to do?
Which task does Amina volunteer to do?
What should the open day demonstrate?
What should the open day demonstrate?
What is the assignment considered?
What is the assignment considered?
What happens in week 3?
What happens in week 3?
What is important to have so that great ideas can succeed?
What is important to have so that great ideas can succeed?
How many weeks do they have to plan the assignment?
How many weeks do they have to plan the assignment?
What should the team do if the data analysis is too difficult?
What should the team do if the data analysis is too difficult?
What backgrounds do the team members have?
What backgrounds do the team members have?
What is an inquiry question?
What is an inquiry question?
What does the key message tell us?
What does the key message tell us?
Flashcards
Project Planning and Management
Project Planning and Management
Creating a step-by-step approach to completing an inquiry project.
Timeline (Gantt Chart)
Timeline (Gantt Chart)
A visual tool, like a calendar, showing project tasks and deadlines.
Project Charter
Project Charter
A brief, one-page overview summarizing key elements of a project.
Risk Log
Risk Log
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Importance of a Clear Plan
Importance of a Clear Plan
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Planning
Planning
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Mix of Skills and Backgrounds
Mix of Skills and Backgrounds
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Good Planning
Good Planning
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Study Notes
- Amina, Mateusz, and Emily are foundation-year students at BNU.
- Amina moved to the UK from Bangladesh two years ago and works part-time in a local grocery shop.
- Mateusz moved from Poland five years ago and works in his uncle's delivery business.
- Emily was born and raised in Slough, working weekends at her aunt's market stall and helping with stock ordering and online sales.
- The students are studying the FY028 Inquiry-Based Learning module and have formed a small study group.
- English is Amina and Mateusz's second language.
- Each of them has different strengths — Emily is good at writing emails and notes, Mateusz is good with technology, and Amina is great at talking to people and asking questions.
- Their inquiry project topic: "How does technology, like self-checkouts and mobile apps, affect customer experience in supermarkets?"
The Challenge
- Week 5 focuses on Project Planning and Management, creating a step-by-step plan for the inquiry project.
- Without a clear plan, great ideas can fail.
- Their plan will become part of their final assignment.
The Situation
- The tutor asks students to imagine helping their local community market organise a 'Technology in Retail' Open Day to attract more customers.
- They have only 4 weeks to plan the event, including:
- Researching technologies small shops already use.
- Creating a short survey to ask customers.
- Visiting small businesses to see technology in action.
- Analysing the data they collect.
- Presenting their findings to the market manager.
- Emily volunteers to draft the timeline, Mateusz offers to create the survey, and Amina will talk to shopkeepers.
Key Concepts
Timeline (Gantt Chart)
- Week 1: Research technology examples and prepare survey.
- Week 2: Collect customer and business feedback.
- Week 3: Analyse data and make charts.
- Week 4: Create final presentation for market manager.
Project Charter
- Project Title: Technology in Retail – Community Market Open Day
- Inquiry Question: How does technology affect customer experience?
- Research Methods: Survey + interviews + secondary research
- Timeline: 4 weeks
- Team Members: Amina, Mateusz, Emily
- Expected Outcome: Short presentation + data summary for market manager
Risk Log
- Shops too busy to talk: Send email survey instead.
- Customers ignore the survey: Ask friends and family to participate.
- Data analysis is too difficult: Ask tutor for help understanding keywords.
Relatable Example/Key Message
- Scenario reflects real-world small business and second language learning challenges.
- Good planning is a team effort and helps when unsure of what to do next.
- Planning is the work that helps everything else run smoothly.
Takeaway Task
- Start your project plan.
- Use the templates provided in Week 5 handout.
- Think about your own risks, tasks, and timeline.
- Be ready to share your first plan for feedback.
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