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1. EoL and Pitch Preparation

10/10/22

  • All Eols (and pitches) are marked 12% of total
    • The average of all three results in the final Eol mark
    • Better Eols/pitches have a higher chance getting the 1st choice

Eol​

What to consider​

  • Motivation (20%)
    • Motivation for the project, understanding of sponsor, matching of team skills to project
    • Write different Eol and pitch for every project. Work in sub-teams but share result with whole team
    • Staff/company is going to think who is the best. Need to show interest.
  • Understanding of the brief and context (20%)
    • Understanding of brief and the wider context of the project. Consider existing products/competitors
    • Need to carry out background research on brief/business.
    • Contact the stakeholder/sponsor for additional clarification (only if necessary)
  • Preliminary analysis (30%)
    • Proposed initial approach and motivation. If there's an area which isn't strong, can say we want to learn more about it
    • State what libraries could use to help achieve the project
    • Suggest a preliminary design/technology/approach/validation
    • Identification of challenges and issues
  • Management (20%)
    • The project management approach, identification of challenges
    • Explain how you will manage the project
    • What are the key parts of the project, who will address then
    • Risk analysis: potential challenges, problems, and mitigation, skills coverage and skills gap.
  • Style (10%)
    • Formatting of document, language/grammar/spelling
    • Write a cohesive text that is well structured, clear formatting, appropriate sub headings etc
    • Need to pay attention to grammar/spelling and ensure the document is proof read by another member of the team

The Pitch Video​

10 minute presentation (submit in .mp4)

Potential Structure​

  • Introduction/outline/welcome/roles
  • Understanding of the project & context
  • Technical analysis/proposed approach
  • Reasons why they should choose you
  • Summary of key points

1 or 2 people present, other people to analysis and slides etc

Preparation​

  • Choose pitch video lead and rehearse before recording. Need to look organised!
  • Prepare some slides (max 5-6), avoid overloading them with content. Use visual elements (diagrams/flowcharts/animations)
  • Content contains sections of Eoi, include a work plan, packages, milestones etc. What we require from the sponsor
  • Need to give everyone the change to contribute to the pitch
  • Style and delivery needs to be grand. Need to be engaged, motivated, enthusiastic etc.