Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 70 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 90 minutes for this module.

Aims:
To test participants’ abilities to:
• Work together towards a shared goal under pressure.
• To project manage in a rapidly changing environment.
• Quickly assimilate and share information effectively.
• Prioritise and manage changing priorities.
• Produce high quality, accurate output.
• Write with the audience in mind.
• Manage time effectively.
• Ensure a high quality, accurate output.
And
• To allow participants to practise or demonstrate a range of skills including project management, time management, teamwork under pressure, quality control and accuracy, leadership, creativity and effective writing.

Skills and Behaviours Tested:
Team skills, planning and project management skills, writing skills, attention to detail, quality control, leadership, creativity and time management.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of up to 12 participants. It’s not suitable for 1-1 training.

Useful For:
Supervisors and managers or anyone involved in project work.

You'll Need:
• The PowerPoint template provided. (Alternatively, you can use a tool like Miro if you want to encourage greater collaboration on the actual layout of their pages.)
• The Activity Links provided and your unique Pin, which you’ll find in ‘My Account’ section of the member homepage.
• To be able to visit teams periodically in their breakout rooms to provide further input.

Notes:
This exercise works best when you have at least 2 teams competing to produce the best e-newspaper. Each team should have a minimum of 3 and, ideally, a maximum of 6 participants.

Remote/Virtual Delivery:
Remote Delivery requires a system that as an absolute minimum provides the following functionality:
• Face-to-face discussion.
• Share screen.
• Chat.
• Share files.

In addition, we strongly recommend using a system that provides for:
• Polls/Quizzes (not required).
• Breakout Rooms (required).
• Collaborative Whiteboard (optional).