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Social Entrepreneurship ASB - Class SevenFiled Under: class, social entrepreneurship

Today’s class wasn’t extremely exciting or eventful. For the most part, we discussed how we could make class better, one weird item that was particular to each of us, the Innovation Tournament (main event of E-Week), and brainstorming. Because most of the stuff didn’t have much practical value, I will discuss brainstorming in this post.

Rules for Brainstorming

1. Throw out all ideas, even if they aren’t fully formed.
2. Be willing to run with wild ideas. Don’t critique or shoot down ideas.
3. Build on the ideas of others.
4. Go for volume. Shoot for 100 ideas an hour
5. Focus on one conversation at a time.
6. Headline ideas - get essence of idea then move on.
7. Bring props to facilitate creative thinking.
8. Brainstorm for only 45-60 minutes.
9. Provide snacks.
10. Have FUN!

Crazy Ideas

• Have a Post Secret on Post It notes
• Have Post It pledged to “reduce garbage” or “recycle more.”
• Gummy bear reward cup for fulfilling goals.
• Housing project made out of garbage.
• Clothing line made out of garbage.
• Write messages to others on candy wrappers
• Post It tree much like a Christmas gift tree.
• Gummy bear ice cream social fundraiser.
• Gummy bear sculpture that everyone can eat

Conclusion

The class period was interesting in terms of wrapping up part of the necessary portions of class, and the brainstorming activity was fun. Even though the rules for brainstorming seem small and somewhat unnecessary, there are many times I realized their significance because someone broke a rule and experiencing the detriment that resulted. Overall, it was a fun experience.