Problem
You have chartered a yacht with three friends, for the holiday trip of a lifetime across the Atlantic Ocean. Because none of you have any previous sailing experience, you have hired an experienced skipper and two-person crew.
Unfortunately, in mid Atlantic a fierce fire breaks out in the ship's galley and the skipper and crew have been lost whilst trying to fight the blaze. Much of the yacht is destroyed and is slowly sinking.
Your location is unclear because vital navigational and radio equipment have been damaged in the fire. Your best estimate is that you are many hundreds of miles from the nearest landfall.
You and your friends have managed to save 15 items, undamaged and intact after the fire. In addition, you have salvaged a four-man rubber life craft and a box of matches.
The items are:
1. A sextant
2. A quantity of mosquito netting
3. A shaving mirror
4. A 25-liter container of water
5. A case of army rations
6. Maps of the Atlantic Ocean
7. A floating seat cushion
8. A 10 liter can of oil / petrol mixture
9. A small transistor radio
10. 20 square feet of opaque plastic sheeting
11. A can of shark repellent
12. One bottle of 160 proof rum
13. 15 feet of nylon rope
14. 2 boxes of chocolate bars
15. An ocean fishing kit and pole
Instructions:
As the "Team Leader" - you are in charge of the survivors. Your Aim is straight-forward - "To Survive".
A. What are your immediate actions?
B. Specifically, outline the steps you will take and the tools you will use to achieve your aim. Consider: Time Appreciation, Decision-Making Model, Personalities, Emotional Intelligence and how you will reach a workable solution.
C. Explain the value you expect from the various team members.