LCVP- An Enterprise Activity (simplified)

Careers an apprenticeship can be completed in

Electrical, ICT, Insurance, Hairdressing, Carpentry, Plumbing

Benefits to being an apprentice

Avoid college costs, get paid, no points needed, hands-on experience, better CV

Why would an employer run an apprenticeship programme? (1)

Cheaper workers, good business image

Why would an employer run an apprenticeship programme? (2)

Train and keep skilled staff, save training costs

Characteristics of an effective team member (1)

Good listener, good communicator, shares ideas and workload

Characteristics of an effective team member (2)

Encourages others, asks for and offers help

How can an employer ensure effective teamwork? (1)

Clear goals and clear roles for everyone

How can an employer ensure effective teamwork? (2)

Offer rewards, do team-building, give training

What can employers do to retain staff? (1)

Offer promotions and bonuses

What can employers do to retain staff? (2)

Treat staff fairly, good work conditions

Duties of a secretary of a committee (1)

Organise venue, take notes and attendance

Duties of a secretary of a committee (2)

Keep member records, read minutes at meetings

Skills of a good secretary (1)

IT skills, writing skills

Skills of a good secretary (2)

Listening, people skills, organising meetings

Benefits of working as a team

Share work, faster, better ideas, learn skills

Four stages of creating a team

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

Group dynamics explained

How well a group works together

Storming explained

Arguments and clashes happen as people find roles

Norming explained

Group settles down and works together

Performing explained

Group works well and achieves goals

Agenda items

Elect officers, plan work, finances, assign roles, next meeting date, AOB

Why planning an activity is important

Set clear goals, know roles, budget and time plan made

Ways to solve a dispute

Mediator helps, listen to both sides, find a solution together

Teamwork definition

Working together towards a common goal

How to ensure activity is completed successfully

Plan well, do your tasks, meet regularly, ask for feedback

How to evaluate group performance

Check if goals were met, get feedback, survey group, peer review (SWOT)

Market research definition

Gathering info about a market to make better business decisions

Why should market research be conducted?

See if people want it, set price, check competition, lower ri