AGM Ideas Generator for Schools

Help the NHS - the 5th biggest employer in the world – help young people

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Does not usually work like that.

I just woke up and have this marvelous idea!

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What usually happens is:

I have a problem.I need to find a way to solve it.

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The Idea generation process

1. You perceive a problem. (or need)2. You think something must be done about

it. (motivation)3. You start thinking of options that could be

done about it. (solution)

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1. Inspiration

Inspiration does not happen instantly. It takes time and perseverance. And then suddenly…

I just woke up and had this marvelous idea!

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~Yes, I can do it!

Believe in yourself, because people who think they are good at spotting problems are better at spotting problems.

2. Confidence

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Be nice to each other so that everyone feels comfortable contributing.

3. Atmosphere

If plan A fails, you still got 25 letters left!

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Everyone contributes No excuses.No extra invitations to get started.No sitting pretty. No posing.

4. Teamwork

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Task: Split into teams.In your team: Pick one theme

Theme 1: Personalisation – How can I gain more control over my own healthcare?Theme 2: Technology – How can technology be used to improve things in healthcare?Theme 3: Equality – how to help people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, dementia, and other conditions receive better healthcare?Theme 4: Creating value: How can I help to co-design services with NHS to better meet my needs?

Team exercise

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Rules

• When we write down ideas, we write one idea per post-it note.

Robot-doctors

Herb-pills

Early intervention

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Individual task

Individually, write down as many problems as you can think of linked to your theme

Problems you personally experienced e.g. something that annoys you

Problems you know aboutProblems you haven’t personally experienced but know about

Individual task

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Pick one problem or a cluster of similar problems

Rules:•The problem really interests/bothers you

•You believe that something can be done about it

•It is a common problem

In your team

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Individually, write down as many ideas you can think of to solve your problem

Existing solutions that could be improved

New solutions that you can think of

Individual task

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Finally, present your ideas

Consider using visuals, props that illustrate what you want to say

Be proud with your ideas! Even the smallest of ideas can be of great help

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