1. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Central Challenge Solving the Central Challenge

2. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Goals Understand components of Team Challenge –Central Challenge –Side Trips Locate helpful information in Rules of the Road Recognize Elements of the Team Challenge To Reinforce DI TM philosophy of Awarding Points and the Level Playing Field

3. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Goals cont’d Understand roles of different members of Appraisal Team Understand general flow at the TC site Understand how scoring is performed Provide a video representation of a Tournament Team Challenge Presentation Site Provide the experience of solving a Team Challenge on a minimal scale

4. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Methods Presentation Discussion Video/DVD Activities Modified role playing Debrief

5. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Rules of the Road IMPORTANT for team members and Team Managers to read and understand Rules of the Road Team CANNOT solve the Team Challenge without the Rules of the Road and Clarifications

6. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Clarifications Team Clarification –Used by teams that need a rule clarification for their unique solution –Is shared only with the team asking the question –Limit of 10 questions Published Clarification –Published on the Destination Imagination, Inc website

8. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Elements of a Team Challenge Challenge: Title – Focus: The Destination: Where This Challenge Will Take You! – Points of Interest A. Itinerary: The Central Challenge B. Side Trips C. Presentation Site D. Reward Points E. Important DIrections for Team Managers

9. Solving the Central Challenge

10. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Solving the Central Challenge What does the Challenge say you must do? What facts does the team know about the Challenge What else do they need to know? Or find out about? Review the Facts: State the Challenge

11. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Solving the Central Challenge… How else can you say it? Consider all possibilities THIS is what the team decided their Challenge really is Look for ideas that might solve the Challenge (Generating) Which 2 or 3 ideas might be really good? (Focusing)

12. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Solving the Central Challenge… Test some of the solutions Include team’s special qualities Fine tuning

13. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Tips for the Team Manager READ, READ, READ the Central Challenge and Rules of the Road Use the CPS Process Know the rules of Interference Know what is needed on various forms Practice Improvisation with the team Practice IC starting with very 1 st meeting Use resources available from DI, Inc.

14. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Questions for the TM Is there sufficient time for team member interaction? Are conditions optimal for CPS to take place? Where can I go for help? Is each team member participating as an equal Is the atmosphere positive (no put-downs)? Are team members taking initiative?

15. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Strategies a TM might use How could they restate the Challenge? Could they focus on one part if the whole idea is too big When the team is stuck – have them try something

16. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt If solution is arrived at too easily or too early.. Ask, “What else might we do?” “How could you be more creative?” Use CPS tools

17. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Keep team focused on producing a creative solution Maintain the true spirit and intent of DI

18. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt apPRAISEr

19. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Qualities of a Great Appraiser Enjoys kids and young people Has a good sense of humor Is fair Understands the DI TM program Understands the Team Challenge Appreciates creativity in all forms Can work on a team Is punctual and honors commitment

20. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt The Level Playing Field

21. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Who’s Who at the Presentation Site Challenge Master Head Appraiser Appraisers – Prep Area Appraiser, Central Challenge/Side Trip Appraiser, Improv StuDIo Appraiser, Structure Check-In Other Support Officials – Number Cruncher, Doorkeepers, Announcer, Timekeeper

22. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Sample Site Procedures for Team Challenges Prep Area, paperwork Launch Area Improv Element Presentation Appraiser interviews Receiving Raw Scores

23. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Team Challenge Raw Scores How do Appraisers evaluate a team’s solution How are scores compiled Difference between Raw Scores and “scaled” scores Difference between objective and subjective scores What scores can be appealed?

24. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Receiving Scores

25. Team/SchoolTotalCentralSideInstant OthDedRw CenRwSideRwInst 1ABC Elementary359.20216.92 75.00 67.28 Lubbock, Texas0.00143.8948.6760.33 2TWisconsin School355.71218.6758.2378.81 N8287, WI0.00145.0537.7970.67 2TBeartooth Intermediate355.53190.8164.72 100.00 Fort Worth, TX0.00126.5742.0089.67 3New York School354.70217.1974.6962.82 Manhattan, Montana0.00144.0748.4756.33 4TZeeland School352.98218.4657.2077.32 Zeeland, Michigan0.00144.9137.1269.33 4TPerk School352.64 225.00 55.1572.49 Cross Plains, WI0.00149.2535.7965.00

26. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Appraising Subjective Scoring Activity

27. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Assessment Write down 1 to 3 things you want to take back from each topic Rules of the Road Solving the Central Challenge Who’s who at the Presentation Site Sample Site Procedures Team Challenge Raw Scores

28. © 2005 Destination ImagiNation, Inc. Central Challenge.ppt Thank you for coming