how does mykindacrowd work?
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How does MyKindaCrowd work?. Organises and posts real-life challenges online. Visits schools & universities to launch challenges. Students show-case their skills, respond with ideas, and get rewarded. 4. Connects brands with young people. MKC Explanatory Video (Wheelbarrow ) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How does MyKindaCrowd work?
1. Organises and posts real-life challenges online.
2. Visits schools & universities to launch challenges.
3. Students show-case their skills, respond with ideas,
and get rewarded.
4. Connects brands with young people.
MKC Explanatory Video (Wheelbarrow)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK5eye8cq2Y
The Matt Hancock Challenge
“If you were running Britain...”
Meet Matt.....
• Matt Hancock is the MP for West Suffolk and Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise
• He is passionate about getting young people involved in Entrepreneurship
• Not enough young people consider starting a business when they leave education and Matt is on a mission to change that!
The Challenge
“If you were running Britain’s education system, how would you encourage young people to start up their own businesses and become the entrepreneurs of
tomorrow?”
Raise aspirations
Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude towards business.
If your ideas are good enough he can take them straight to
the top!
The Prize
• A day shadowing Matt and his Parliamentary Office team
• A tour and lunch at the Houses of Parliament followed by a chance to share your winning ideas with Matt
TASK 1: The Barriers
1. Identify barriers
2. Ask “What preconceptions do young people have about Entrepreneurship?
3. Think “What fears and concerns jump into your mind when you think of setting up a business?
TASK 1: The Barriers
Only ‘proper grown ups’ own their own business
No investment or capital to start off
Barriers
Its really hard work!
Its a big risk and you could end up in debt
TASK 2: The Solutions
Now, let’s remove the barriers!
1. Think positive action
2. Focus on a few ideas
3. How will they work?
TASK 2: The Solutions
Solutions
Pay successful young business people to tour schools with their stories
Persuade FTSE 100 companies to contribute to a fund for young Entrepreneurs
YouTube video diaries highlighting the benefits of being your own boss
Make personal financial planning a core GCSE subject??
TASK 3: Submission Time!
www.mykindacrowd.com
Word Document
Powerpoint Presentation
Video/Audio File
Scanned written work as a JPEG
Tweet using #MKCWhatif
Remember; your submission should be:• easy to read/follow• catch the eye• be free from spelling mistakes.
You are trying to stand out from the crowd!
TASK 4: Spread The Word!
Create a short pitch/ presentation
What should you include:
1. What is the problem?
2. What is/are your solution(s)- REMEMBER
no more than 3
• Summarise your idea
• Explain how it will solve the
problem
• Suggest how it can be
implemented
3. Conclusion
TASK 3: Spread The Word!
BODY LANGUAGE VOICE CONTENT
Posture and Stance Volume Positive Tone
Eye Contact/Handshake Intonation Evidencing
Hand Gestures Articulation Three Part Lists
Habitual Gestures Verbal Fillers Formal & Professional
Smile Breath Repetition
Facial Expressions Giggling Humour and Personality
Well Done!!Congratulations on completing the MyKindaCrowd
Matt Hancock challenge!Remember you can enter as many
times as you like at:
www.mykindacrowd.com
Find out more about Matt Hancock and his work at:
www.matthewhancock.co.uk