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IDEA MAPPING

Based on concepts from the Strategic Innovation course of the

Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management program

 

     Idea maps are similar to the Identity Maps we made earlier in the school year. Idea maps provide an overview of useful resources and creative opportunities for adding value to the lives of people and organizations.

 

 

The Inspiration program has an Idea Mapping template (shown above) with the ÒNew IdeaÓ at the center, and other links for useful resources and creative opportunities provided.

 

 

Idea maps usually start with the main idea in the middle, however the maps can be re-arranged to represent a sequence, pattern, or design strategy. The ÒMake SomeoneÕs Day Ó Idea Map (below) was re-arranged in a clockwise cycle to show the sequence of thinking.

 

IDEA MAP

MAKE SOMEONEÕS DAY

The idea to ÒMake SomeoneÕs DayÓ is based on the Fish! Philosophy.

 

Students will receive a copy of the Make SomeoneÕs Day Idea Map (above) to use in the classroom.

 


DIRECTIONS:

1. Type your name under the VISION/VALUE – CHARACTER EDUCATION symbol on the Idea Map.

2. Fill-in the open links of the Make SomeoneÕs Day Map. Use the LINKS TABLE (below) as a guide.

3. You may ADD links as needed.

4. SAVE your template.

5. When you finish the Idea Map exercise PRINT your work for credit.

6. Complete a self-assessment for this exercise.

 

 LINKS TABLE

LINK #2

INFORMATION

 

Why make someoneÕs day? Consider using a Value Medal or two for your thinking.

 

Who is the person (or persons) you think would benefit from a genuine act of kindness?

 

What will you do to Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó Consider the genuine act of kindness.

LINK #3

LOCATION & ACCESS

 

When will you Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó Think about time and place.

 

Where will you Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó  Choose a convenient location.

 

How will you Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó Think about the Brass Value Medal.

LINK #4

USE OF INFORMATION

 

What is the value of keeping your plan to make someoneÕs day a secret?

 

What can others do to help you Òmake someoneÕs day?

LINK #5

COMBINING IDEAS

 

What is your decision on Òmaking someoneÕs day?Ó

Consider the information, values, and choices. Which choice makes the most sense?

 

Will you take action to Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó

Describe your commitment to Òmake someoneÕs day.Ó

LINK #6

EVALUATION

 

Rate the personÕs reaction when you Òmake their day.Ó

SCALE: 1=Low; 2=On/Off; 3=Good; 4=Super

 

Rate your action. How well did you Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó

SCALE: 1=Low; 2=On/Off; 3=Good; 4=Super

 

What can you do to improve on the ways you Òmake someoneÕs day?Ó

 

 

 

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