CHALLENGE 2

THE APPRENTICE

THE ULTIMATE THANK YOU GIFT

• TEAMS: A NEW project manager should be selected for this task.

• MISSION: Shop around for the best “thank you gift” for our 2013 Shark Tank judges.

• CONSUMER: Shark Tank judges• A Lawyer• An Accountant• An Entrepreneur• A Finance Guy• Four (4) Parkway employees (teachers,

administrators, etc.)• Budget: Your budget for the “thank you gift” is $100.

Remember, you have eight (8) gifts to buy! Staying on budget is critical for this challenge!

THE ULTIMATE THANK YOU GIFT

• QUOTE AND MOCK-UP: One team’s gift will be selected for purchase. You need to show me a quote for the price and a mock-up of what we will be getting!

• Design a 2-3 minute presentation about why your idea is the best and should be chosen: Use any medium you wish to convey this message, but remember, it must be compelling in order to successfully SELL your idea!

• JUDGING: Holly Weber• Special Notes: Personalization is one key to

success. Find a way to make your gift unique while speaking to your target audience (the Sharks)!

OBJECTIVES

• Create or find a unique thank you gift for our 2013 Shark Tank judges.• Stay on or under budget to successfully procure

eight (8) of the gifts you select.

HELPFUL WEBSITES AND CONSIDERATIONS:

• www.etsy.com • www.personalization.com • www.amazon.com

• Considerations: Shipping can be a killer! Is there a way to avoid this or get it for FREE?

WHEN SHOPPING AROUND FOR “THE PERFECT THANK YOU GIFT”, CONSIDER

THIS….

NEW GROUPS REVEALED!

• Ian, Jessica, and Taylor–• Courtland, Tyler, and Darion–• Jordan, Stephanie, and Caylen–

• I need new team names by the end of the block! Also, select a new project manager, por favor! (Due at the end of class, as well.)

BRAINSTORMING SESSION

• Please work with your group for the rest of the class period and brainstorm for thank you gift ideas. By the end of the day, I need to know your new team name, new project manager, and any ideas or questions you have.

• Project Due Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19th