Social Innovation for the Generation
Education as a Catalyst for Change in the 21st Century
Lee Sharma, Simply Do Ideas & John Barker, Cardiff Metropolitan University @startuplee @johnbarker35 @simplydoideas @CardiffMetCSM
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Social Innovation for the Generation Education as a Catalyst for Change in the 21st Century Lee Sharma, Simply Do Ideas & John Barker, Cardiff Metropolitan University @startuplee @johnbarker35 @simplydoideas
Lee Sharma, Simply Do Ideas & John Barker, Cardiff Metropolitan University @startuplee @johnbarker35 @simplydoideas @CardiffMetCSM
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ABOUT US | A PROBLEM SHARED… Simply Do Ideas is a ch challen allenge-ba base sed innovation platform. Use cases range from early-stage startup idea support in education to innovation marketplaces for global corporates. Also, deliver collaborative, social impact innovation projects including VIP, CELTIC and women in STEM. Worked with over 80 organisations across academia, engineering, healthcare, financial services and government.
SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR THE NETFLIX GENERATION
good by connecting students with local and social challenges
education social innovation
process of collaborative, challenge-based innovation
live challenge (typically faced by students)
Blockchain Cloud Technology AR & VR IoT Big Data ...the list goes on!
The Innovation Opportunity
“An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.”
Typical Innovators??
…so we have to more innovative at an individual, organisational and community level
High Level of Confidence Risk Lover
INNOVATORS
Low-Medium Level of Confidence Risk Avoider
LEAP OF FAITH BABY STEPS OF FAITH
Area of Significant, Historical Economic Deprivation SOMETHING DIFFERENT NEEDED!
the Valleys (startups, businesses, public services)
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But what is ‘innovation’? This isn’t for us!
capabilities of young people
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But real-world experience is hard to get with local employers!
drive economic growth (e.g. digital)
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But recruitment is risky and I don’t have time!
George Beal, Differences Between Gen Z and Millennials, 2016
“NETFLIX” GENERATION Z (Typically up to 22 years old)
1. Socially-minded, problem solvers 2. Enjoy on-demand, bite-sized experiences 3. First ever digital natives 4. Recognise value of work and money They have time, energy and talent!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OonRON8w_aI
Local Organisations Social Challenges Students in HE & FE
The Valleys Innovation Project
On-Demand Innovation Through Digital Collaboration
NEED ON-DEMAND SOLUTIONS NEED SKILLS POTENTIAL EMPLOYER? HAVE KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / IDEAS NEED EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE?
Education
10 x Industry Partners Marketing 31 Ideas Marketing 70 Ideas Marketing 72 Ideas Sales 22 Ideas 5 x Educational Partners 4 x Industry Challenges 1,080 Potential Creators 195 Ideas Created
Project Summary
VIDEO HERE
New Product! “RoofCoatBag”
(minus temperatures)
Red Dragon Manufacturing Ltd (RDM) is an award winning social enterprise manufacturing world class textile products
@roofcoatbag | www.roofcoatbag.wales
“RoofCoatBag”?
TV or radio advert
<PITCH OFF STARTS 15:30>
@simplydoideas @roofcoatbag | www.roofcoatbag.wales
….should you choose to accept it
Red Dragon Manufacturing Ltd (RDM) is an award winning social enterprise manufacturing world class textile products
New Product! “RoofCoatBag”
CHALLENGE
SOLVE
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTION
SUPPORTING CHALLENGE CREATION PROCESS Se Set challenge theme – i. i.e. ma
Ch Challenge Ca Canvas ENGAGEMENT ROLE BY ACADEMIC PARTNERS Ac Academic staff need easy to use re resourc rces (ideally online ‘plug an and d pl play ay’) VARIED INVOLVEMENT FROM INDUSTRY PARTNERS Ed Educational staff can pick best 3-5 5 ideas using g the platfor
Cr Creates stronger employer en engag agem emen ent CLEAR FOLLOW-ON JOURNEY INTO PLACEMENTS, ETC Wo Work more closely with edu educat cational al staf aff to under derstan and d wi wider offer (e.g. placements appr appren entices ceships ps, trai aining)
Social Innovation for the Netflix Generation Our Learning
Lee Sharma, Simply Do Ideas & John Barker, Cardiff Metropolitan University @startuplee @johnbarker35 @simplydoideas @CardiffMetCSM
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