The assessment will be a single 100% weighted film report (presentation). Each student will work
individually. The assessment will evaluate each student’s individual work and performance only. Students
will submit a short portfolio of evidence to support their work.
Task Overview:
You are assigned the task of identifying a specific customer need, problem, or business opportunity related
to the retail clothing industry within the local area that addresses specific Environmental, Social &
Governance issues or a combination of these. By applying appropriate tools and methodologies taught
throughout the module, you will explore creative and innovative solutions. TheYour task includes selecting the
most viable solution, outlining its implementation plan for the next 12 months, and conducting an
innovation audit to identify and address potential implementation issues.
Choose a specific customer need, problem, or business opportunity related to the local retail
clothing industry. This could involve issues like promoting sustainable consumption, reducing waste
in retail operations, enhancing access to ethically sourced products, or supporting local businesses.
Analyse how the chosen opportunity or problem relates to Environmental, Social & Governance
considerations. Consider how the solution could impact the environment, contribute to community
well-being, and align with ethical governance practices.
Utilise creative and innovation tools to generate a range of possible solutions for the identified
opportunity or problem in the retail industry. These solutions could include implementing zero-waste
packaging, developing a sustainable supply chain, introducing eco-friendly product lines,
implementing in store experiences, creating digital platform for local artisans, and more.
Choose the most suitable solution based on its potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with the
identified opportunity or problem. Provide reasoning for your selection, citing relevant data and
factors.
Develop a comprehensive outline plan for implementing the chosen solution over the next 12
months. Detail key steps, resources required, stakeholder engagement strategies, and a timeline.
Apply an innovation audit methodology to proactively identify potential challenges and obstacles
that the solution may encounter during implementation. Consider factors like market readiness,
regulatory compliance, resource availability, and community engagement.
Offer well-informed recommendations for overcoming the potential challenges identified in the
innovation audit. Provide strategies to mitigate risks, align with local regulations, secure necessary
resources, and foster community acceptance.
Note: Your film report presentation should showcase your ability to independently analyse, innovate, and
plan. It should also exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness between sustainable
practices, community well-being, and ethical considerations within the retail sector. The presentation
should effectively communicate your solution, its feasibility, and your approach to addressing potential
implementation hurdles.
Your filmed report should include yourself as part of the content and not simply voice over content. We
expect to see creativity and imagination in the film to heighten viewer engagement. Our expectation will be
to see a junior executive presenting to a board of directors or venture capitalists/investors.
In addition to the film, you’ll be responsible for creating a supporting evidence portfolio that highlights your
contributions to the task. This portfolio should encompass a variety of elements such as reports, research
findings (both primary and secondary), mind maps, rich picture diagrams, photographs, notes, and any
other relevant materials. You’re encouraged to include links to external sources like YouTube videos,
podcasts, blogs, and vlogs that complement and bolster your work. Remember, there should be a clear
connection between the portfolio and the filmed report.
The length of your individual film report should range from 8 to 10 minutes, allowing for a small variation of
+/- 10% in duration.
Your portfolio must be submitted electronically to Turnitin using the Upload My Assignment link on
LSST Connect and should include the link to the filmed report. In addition, your filmed report must
be uploaded to your LSST Connect OneDrive and the link must be shared with your lecturer.
Your portfolio should reflect your personal effort and contributions, showcasing how you approached the
task with thoroughness and dedication. Your filmed report should be engaging and dynamic, presenting
you as a capable junior executive with a flair for imaginative communication.
Key independent learning activities, employability skills and stretch activities:
Comprehend how to construct an innovation led activity/event.
Apply creative problem-solving techniques and methodologies.
Identify key information needs using core textbook and other reputable sources to develop
innovation, change and commercial acumen.
Search using commercial databases and research reports and other reputable sources to build an
evidence-based argument for the innovation need and proposed solution.
Conduct primary research using appropriate business research methodologies such as, but not
limited to field observation, surveys, archival research and interviews (stretch.).
Demonstrate independent leadership of self and where appropriate others.
Use technology to plan, produce and edit video content.
Show your junior executive presentation skills.
All students must present on screen.
Film presentations must be capable of being uploaded to the BB submission point.
Students should submit a copy of their presentation as an e-mail attachment to the module lecturer
or provide a link to a web host service as a back-up to their Blackboard submission.
Portfolios are individual pieces of work and can be submitted in any appropriate format as outlined
below.
Pages should be numbered.
All work to be submitted as Arial 11 font with line and a half spacing.
All writing should be in the third person passive unless directed otherwise.
Written work must be word-processed.
The module title and code number must be clearly marked on the front cover.
Work you submit for assessment must be properly referenced – a guide to the Harvard system of
referencing can be found on the Bucks website at bucks.ac.uk/referencing.
You may seek clarification from the module tutor at any time.
