Nitie-Sahil-Session-3

Valley Crossing

An interesting activity that was executed in the class. As a part of this activity the learning process is enhanced and it becomes more efficient.

Idea : A basic task consisting of 3 people trying to cross a valley with a help of a bamboo.

Let us understand the task in detail along with the steps involved.

Pictorial representation

What is the task all about ?

The task consists of 3 people trying to cross a valley with a help of a bamboo. The main constraint is that the valley is greater than 1 step but less than 2 steps. The 3 people have to start form one end of the valley and reach the other end with the help of a bamboo.

Is the task feasible and if yes than how to do it ?

Yes, it is feasible and the steps to do it are as follows :

Step 1 : The 3 people stand in a row and hold the bamboo on their shoulders.

Step 2 : The 2nd and the 3rd person move forward while the 1st person is hanging on the bamboo while crossing the valley.

Step 3 : As the 1st person reaches the other side, he and the 3rd person moves forward wile the 2nd person remains hanging from the bamboo.

Step 4 : Finally the 1st and 2nd person aree on the other side and moving forward with the 3rd person hanging from the bamboo.

Step 5 : All the three reach the other side and are successful in crossing the valley.

Conclusion :

Each of the above step consist of some risk factor. For instance in step 1 when all 3 person are on the same side then no risk is involved. But in next step 1st person is at risk and 2nd and 3rd are safe. Similarly we can see in the remaining steps one person remains in risk and the other two are safe. And finally when they reach the other side all of them become safe again.

The UNDERSTANDING that can be drawn out of it are the following :

1) Team Work --> It is very essential for a team to have a proper understanding and work in unity since the      work would be more efficient and there will be no damage. In a company the pressure to perform is on the complete team but if they don't work together than no efficient work is possible.         

2) Ability To Take Risk ---> Also, it is equally important to have the ability to take risks whenever the situation demands it. Sometimes in a company the manager has to take decisions which include most risk but it is essential to be done.

3)Planning --->Each task to be performed requires a bit of planning before it is executed. When a project is being handled in a company it requires a good amount of analysis and planning to minimize the risk.

Another beautifully explained activity by our professor Dr Prasad, who as always delivers the best to bring out the best.