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How much do you know about past Polar Expeditions?

1. Nothing2. A Bit3. Something4. Lots

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Introduce

Rob Caskie

Executive Polar Expediton

Team’s are required to.....

Raise funds for an expedition to cross the ‘White continent’

1. Convince sponsors of the relevance to their causes

2. Plan the logistics, finance and timing of their envisaged journey

An exercise in…

Project Planning

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

IMPRESS THE SPONSORS!You’ll need to convince four potential sponsors to give you the extra funds.

They are looking for…• Detailed plans and accurate costs• High regard for health and safety• The benefit to their cause• Evidence of excellent teamwork.

Rule#1

The crossing must be undertaken by 3 people using motorized sledges

Rule#2There must be three support staff at

aspecially fabricated Base Camp at the start point. This team will monitor the expedition and be responsible for its safety until it has crossed the continent.

Rules#3

A support plane must be used to carry fuel and provide emergency recue service if required. It must also be on standby throughout the crossing

Rule#4

• Routes across Antartica must start and finish at designated points

Rule#5

• Routes must cross through the South Pole

Rule#6• The team must cross Antartic and

therefore cant– Return by the same route– Or return within 90’ of their route to

the pole

Rule#7

• Teams must start and finish in London and must supply dates for both

Rule#8

• The crossing must take place during the Antartic Summer

Rule#9

• Costs must be covered by raising your own and official sponsorships. No borrowing is allowed

Rule#10• As part of the expedition you must

agree to re-supply food to a completely separate, man hauling expedition at a critical point in the journey.

Examples of Decisions

Determine the Critical Event1. Beginning of Summer2. End of Summer3. Meeting the Manhauling Team4. Departure from England

Type of Motorized Sledges1. The Alpine

2. The Elan

3. The Tundra

Learning Points• to brainstorm in order to decide what information is required• to break a project into bite-sized chunks• to establish the key factors around which to base plans• to plan within given limits such as cost, weight and weather• to manage time and resources (especially fuel)• to co-operate with others and work as a team (and maintain

morale)• to collect and interpret data and information• to review progress regularly• to make a persuasive presentation for funds

Besides that......

• Assessment Exercise• Unique management level challenge• Example of Affordable Adventures

capabilities• Incredible Team Build

Executive Polar Expedition