Make sure to get to know other group members and start communicating with them. The MS Teams Channel is the virtual workplace of your team for the upcoming few weeks. Be open to questions and requests from other group members, and do not hesitate to ask them about issues that could strengthen your team connection. Have a look at the additionally provided material and links to improve your skills in MS Teams to ensure competent handling of the platform.

Tutorials for the work with MS Teams:

• First steps in Microsoft Teams: Video Tutorials
• Additional Information: Tutorial Walkthrough

Also, post about yourself on your General MS Teams Channel, stating information about your field of study, reasons for joining this project and further facts you would like to share with your team members. You can post it as a text or video.

Workload: Short post

Format: Teams post

When you have finished the first task, you can go further and create a mind map of the terms, which were introduced in Task A2.1. Additionally, add at least 5 more terms which are in a relation to the terms given. Explain the connections between the single terms briefly (1-2 sentences per additional term) and add a definition of the additionally added terms.

Workload: At least 1 page

Format: PDF

Work out the definition of ecotourism. To enhance this perspective also explain Key Elements of the ecotourism and reflect possible activities for eco tourists visiting Albania.

Workload: At least 1 page

Format: PDF

Have in mind the workshop on the 18th May 2022 from 09:20 -12:00 and ensure that all team members attend the event. You are going to set a framework for the ongoing incubator program and for the final pitch competition. As preparation for the workshop work out the basic elements of a platform business model. You can orientate yourself on the following key questions:

• Work out the theoretical background of platform business models. What is unique for this special kind of business in comparison to other types?
• Name famous examples of platform business models and analyze what are the key success factors and compare the business idea with the traditional implementations of those businesses. (Example: Uber vs. Traditional Taxi)
• Which opportunities and limitations do platform business models have?

Workload: At least 1 page

Format: PDF