Case: Join the Ski and Snowboard Trip!

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Can you outsmart this proposal?

28-11-2024 338 views 0

Join the Ski and Snowboard Trip!

Great news! The management wants to thank employees and key partners with an exciting 7-day ski/snowboard trip.

The current package is cost-effective and fun, and colleagues are enthusiastic about the plan. However, before making a final decision, the management seeks your advice:

Can this trip become more sustainable without compromising its appeal?

Your challenge is to identify creative ways to make this trip more environmentally friendly while keeping the additional impact (financial and logistical) within reasonable limits. By applying the GreenComp Sustainability Competences, you’ll explore innovative solutions and inspire sustainable decision-making.

Why this assignment matters
This assignment develops your ability to apply sustainability competences, such as critical thinking, systems thinking, and creativity, in real-world scenarios. You’ll learn to evaluate environmental impacts, propose actionable changes, and reflect on how teamwork influences outcomes—all essential skills for today’s professionals.

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Assignments for students

Assignments for Students (Group Work, 3-4 Students)

Analyze the Current Package
- Review the ski trip package and identify three areas with the greatest potential for sustainability improvements (e.g., transportation, energy use, activities, food).
Propose Sustainable Actions
- Suggest three creative, practical measures to make the trip more sustainable while respecting the cost and logistical boundaries set by the management. Think about:
  - Renewable energy sources.
  - Eco-friendly transport options.
  - Sustainable food and drink choices.
  - Reducing waste or environmental impact.
Showcase Your Ideas
- Prepare a presentation to share your plan. You choose the format: a slideshow, infographic, poster, video, or any other creative medium.
- Use resources like the internet, Pinterest, or images to support your ideas visually. Creativity is key—let your presentation speak for itself!

Criteria

Analysis of the Current Package
- Pass: The group identifies three areas for improvement with clear and relevant explanations.
- Merit/Distinction: The analysis reflects a deeper understanding of sustainability principles, showing connections to broader environmental and social impacts.
Sustainable Actions
- Pass: The group proposes three relevant and feasible sustainability measures.
- Merit/Distinction: Numerous proposed measures are innovative, practical, and clearly aligned with the GreenComp Sustainability Competences.
Creativity and Presentation
- Pass: The group presents their ideas in a clear and understandable format.
- Merit/Distinction: The presentation is engaging, well-structured, and visually impactful, demonstrating creativity and thoughtful use of resources.
Reflection on Collaboration and Impact
- Pass: The group discusses teamwork, compares their solution to others, and reflects on the trip’s sustainability.
- Merit/Distinction: The reflection is thoughtful, honest, and demonstrates critical self-awareness, linking collaboration to outcomes and personal accountability to sustainability.

Key Reflection Questions
After completing your work, think about the following:

How did your group work together?
- What went well, and what are you proud of?
- What could have been better?
How does your solution compare to others in the class?
- Is your approach similar or very different? What does that say about your group’s perspective?
Imagine you are joining this ski trip:
- Could you feel proud of the sustainability measures implemented? Why or why not?

Submission Instructions

Prepare Your Work
- Summarize your analysis, proposed measures, and reflections in a document or presentation.
- Highlight key points visually where possible to enhance impact.
Present Your Ideas
- Choose your preferred format (slideshow, video, poster, infographic, etc.) and prepare a 5-7 minute presentation for the class or teacher.

Need Help?
Reach out to your teacher for guidance or feedback on your ideas.

Core assignments for students

Discover whether you master the essence of this case by completing the corresponding core assignments. If necessary, you can share your answers with your teacher or supervisor.

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