1. This in not your ordinary college course. You won't have tons of guidelines and specific instructions for each assignment. Just like the founder of Nike allowed his workers to do what they do, so will this class. It will give you the opportunity to formulate your own opinions and ideas. I think one of the most important qualities that will benefit you throughout this course is creativity. The ability to make connections that have never been made before. With broad guidelines, it is important to create innovative ideas.
2. There will be lots of time throughout this course where you are truly mentally tested. Even though it was one of the first assignments, the bug list, was probably most difficult for me. It seemed simple when I read the instructions, but coming up with twenty things that are flawed or bother you is not as easy as it sounds. I was able to do it by thinking of as many different aspects to my daily routine as possible. I think that along with other things throughout this class helped me develop a tenacious attitude. Pinpointing an opportunity and then scrutinizing each aspect of it definitely contributed to developing my tenacious attitude.
3. First, I would recommend next semesters students to observe their surroundings and learn from their observations. People experience so much throughout the day and don't notice half of it. It is important to acknowledge and take lessons away from everything around you. I would also advise students to discuss their ideas with their friends and gain constructive feedback. Lastly, I would suggest for them to get their work done early in the week so it is done to their full potential and not rushed.
Dear Bram,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your post. I wanted to tell you that I totally agree with your number 3. I would tell anyone who was thinking about taking this course the same thing. They really need to make sure to do all their assignments to their full potential and learn from WHATEVER they can. Furthermore, as you said, observing their surroundings is a big thing they must do too. This way they'll learn from the outside world - and ultimately thats who our customers are. Also, great pic - I love it !
Bram,
ReplyDeleteI think that having a class that gives you very few limitations is where you actually cause individuals to really learn and think. The autonomy to allow others to be able to work as much or as little as possible is what all classes need. Students are either going to put their all into something or they aren’t. If it is something that they do not like or do not support then the information that is given is just going to be fluff anyway. In turn, this does not lead to any benefit for the students in the class.
Hi Bram,
ReplyDeleteYour suggestion to observe one's surroundings is a really good idea, one that I hadn't considered going into this course and definitely have had trouble incorporating into my established routine for the class. Given my lack of business background and relative disinterest in the subject, observing my surroundings in regards to business would surely help . Observing the businesses I frequent and find interesting would also probably make it easier to find topics in this course.