Idea generation & Idea SelectionMoses Siwale

Problem Statement

Mr. Smith (Stakeholder) needs a way (need/problem) to have an alternative career at mid-career period in line

with career objectives.

Solutions/Ideas to this Problem Statement

Obvious and Modified Solutions Teacher needs special training to

give proper advice Mentor system with university

student to give insight Internet research Doing a course at university Taking part in voluntary activities at

work Networking with like-minded

people Do your

undergraduate/postgraduate studies abroad

Do distance leaning studies with top universities

Go about writing a research paper about current topics/issues

Join social media-business groups to get exposed to industrial professionals and experts so as to acquire knowledge about the world

Try getting an internship with a company to gain practical knowledge

Talk to older friends Read Visit job subscriptions Visit prospective companies Conduct interviews with experts as

homework

Obvious and Modified Solutions Contact HR personnel to get advice Get information in a job center Do a course at university Talk to family Increase funding to education

system Access scholarships available for

study and research based Try to get access to internships in a

multinational and work with the middle/top management

Work with friends who are entrepreneurs.

Do more readings to keep updated with current global issues

Try to pull your own strings to get access to government officials and request their advice and help.

Spread awareness of value-addition in class and hence make yourself an integral part of the course.

Explain the advantage of new teaching methodologies to the faculty and ask them if it can be adopted.

Undertake case study analysis. Find a way to work at university as

research assistance. Talk to liaison teacher

Curious Solutions Have faith in yourself that you

will choose the right path automatically

Cry until somebody helps you

Beg if necessary to get assistance

Meditate

Work and travel

Us social media to your advantage

Go on personal retreat

Pray

Find out what you do not like

Travel around the world to find your real interests

Connect with childhood friends

Try DNA activation techniques

Unlimited Budget Tests regarding special talent

Do a MBA or other special courses to qualify yourself more

Pursue doctoral studies to make yourself an expert

No tuition fees for students

Make free funds for student living expense available

Professional coachers for students

Oblige companies to employ a certain amount of interns a year

Make access to universities easier

Build more universities

Establish more entrepreneurship courses

Idea SelectionMost Practical Idea

Mentor system

University academicians to act as mentor for students and give them advice and insight.

Most favorite idea

Study abroad/distance learning

Do your undergraduate/postgraduate studies abroad, do distance leaning from top universities (whilst working )

Most disruptive idea

Unlimited budget

No tuition fees for students/make free funds for student living expenses available. This help to make access to education possible and have highly skilled personnel