http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atQ_RqU8cs

How planes are built – 3 mins

Planning

Flight Leader CourseCompassvale Secondary School

Batch 01/12

Lets discuss…• Is planning important?• Was planning essential in building the

plane you see in the video? How? • What everyday examples of planning

can you think of?

DefinitionWhat is planning?• A scheme, program, or method

worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an Objective.

Objective

• A desired result you want to achieve• The objectives must:

– be focused on a result, not an activity– be consistent– be specific– be measurable– be related to time– be attainable

Purpose of a Plan• Provides direction • Reduces uncertainties • Provides opportunity to analyze

alternate courses of actions • Minimizes impulsive and arbitrary

decisions

The Planning Procedure

1. Consider the task• Who is involved?• What is it?• Where is it?• When is it? • Why is a plan needed? • How to do it?

The Planning Procedure2. Analysis

• Consider objectives - gives you the direction in which you should proceed to accomplish your objectives

• Consider the time, physical and human resources available to the group, i.e

• Datelines (the time)• Logistics (physical)• Budget (physical)• Location (physical)• Weather (Physical)• Manpower (Human resources)

3. Generate alternatives/ Brainstorm solutions

• Examine as many solutions/ responses to the solve problem/ achieve objectives

• Create ideas!

The Planning Procedure

The Planning Procedure4. Implementation

• Make a decision• Analyze all the information gathered

and choose the best solution• Draft your action plan

5. Evaluation• Look at what happened• Identify mistakes and learn from good

practices

Homework• Flip to a new page in your exercise page • Write the following in a fresh page…

1. Consider the Task/Assignment/Role2. Analysis - Objectives3. Resources/Constraints4. Implementation - My Action Plan

• Self reflect, team discuss if you need!

An simple example…Consider the Task/Assignment/Role

• i.e Organize a BBQ Session at XXX

Objective(s)• Carry out a BBQ session for 20 participants at XXX at the end

of the course

Resources/Constraints• Any BBQ equipment available?• Who are the participants? Alumni? Teachers? Instructors?• Are participants willing to pay? Is $10 comfortable?• Any food issues? Halal, vegetarian etc• When’s a good day to carry out the BBQ? • Consent form needed? • Location – ECP, Pasir Ris Park, Compassvale? • Wet weather plan needed?

My Action Plan

Conduct Survey; Check

Response

Interest Level OK

Seek necessary permission from

authorities

Permission OK Draft up timeline

Delegate Tasks/Duties

BBQ Day Evaluation