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Student Worksheet

Valuing Ideas Afternoon Session

Introduction: Some ideas’ brilliance can only be understood thanks to the persistence of their proponents who show great determination. Of course, not every idea can be conceived and pursued perfectly. But if you trust yourself and the facts of your research, you should go all the way. Below are 3 scenarios that follow their ideas to the end.

Scenarios:

1. Car Investor

Imagine that it is the beginning of the 20th century and you are attempting to invest newly invented motorised vehicles (cars). From a 21st century perspective, doesn’t it seem like a great idea? But remember that you are in the 20th century.

1. Video Games Seller

It’s 1973, and a revolution is happening in the entertainment industry. Tiny boxes that can be connected to televisions contain dozens of games, and not only children but also adults are going crazy for these games. You are thinking about seizing this opportunity and selling these devices in your decently performing store instead of selling candles.

1. Online Marketing

You are a farmer from 1990. You’ve been hearing about something called the internet that is becoming increasingly popular among people. After doing some research, you realize that even though you don’t fully understand the technology, there’s a vast world behind it, and you think you can sell the oranges you produce through this new technology.

What criticisms could you expect from your friends/family who love you from their heart but have a limited vision and what would be your responses to these criticisms?

You should come up with at least 5 points of objection of others and defence of yours.

Steps:

1. Select a Scenario: Everyone should individually think about a scenario and make a suggestion. Then the group should come together and agree on a common scenario as a group.(*suggested time:5 min)

Group Decison for the scenario:

1. Individual AnalysisOnce the common scenario has been agreed upon, everyone goes into the individual reflection phase to come up with their own ideas. (*st :10 min)
2. Group Discussion: Everyone should express their thoughts and mention as many possible objections as they can raise. (*st :10 min)

1. Selecting top 5 objections: After everyone has listed possible objections, you are expected to vote as a group and reduce the number of objections to 5. (*st :10 min)

1. Generating Defences: As a group you should prepare the strongest but most coherent answers to the possible objections you have chosen. Please bear in mind which year you are in. (*st :20 min)

6. Presenting Your Findings

Please prepare a presentation in a digital format to explain the first 5 steps and what you have learned from this exercise. (*st :25 min)