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An Invitation to Join #ChangeTheNow
In 2018 Georgian College, Canada’s first Ashoka Changemaker College, wanted to know if they could mobilize students from kindergarten to Post Secondary into a movement, effectively building a region of Changemakers. It was from here that #ChangeTheNow began.
Do Good to Do Well
#ChangeTheNow was created on the beliefs that small acts can lead to big change and collaborations can turn into largescale movements. We believe together students’, educators’ and communities’ ideas can spark systems shifts that make will make our communities greener, healthier, safer, stronger and more inclusive!
Will you join us in creating the positive change and contribute to 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals?
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Aashish Dulhani posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-26 19:41:45 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_empathize_reflection_168
🤔 Reflection question
After learning about how to empathize with the people affected by your SDG’s social issue, how you might apply empathy to working with the members on your CTN Innovation Team?
Aashish's Answer
After learning about the SDG issue and how to empathize with those affected by it, I will now have more empathy for my teammates. Within the team, I will now see each team member's strengths and weaknesses, their problems, and try to sit down with them and find a solution with them as this is crucial when working in a team. I will therefore use empathy when working with the members of my CTN innovation team by attempting to understand their thoughts, feelings, and challenges and then collaborating with them to arrive at a desirable solution.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:23:26 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_173
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What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?
Mukti's Answer
Future-oriented ideas should be shared publicly because doing so provides for useful input, validation, and the development of a professional network. Being acknowledged as a thought leader can increase one's visibility and reputation, as well as encourage others and advance information exchange. Numerous chances, such as employment offers and speaking engagements, may result from this practise. Learning and personal development are facilitated by participating in conversations about common concepts. However, it's important to continue to be aware of issues like handling bad feedback, preserving intellectual property, and internet privacy. For successfully navigating the realm of publicly expressing ideas, it's important to strike a balance between openness and caution.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:21:51 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_prototype_test_reflection_173
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How might the prototype & test stage help you with overcoming a fear of failure or challenging your assumptions about what is ‘right’?
Mukti's Answer
By cultivating a growth attitude and promoting experimentation, the prototype and test stage of the design process assists people in overcoming their fear of failure and challenging presumptions about what is "right." Assumptions can be validated or disproved in a secure setting, and a culture of continuous development is encouraged by building confidence through failure-based learning. To foster a cooperative and encouraging environment where advancement and learning are valued, it is important to solicit feedback and comprehend the iterative nature of design. Accepting this stage enables people to see failure as a chance for development, resulting in more creative and effective solutions.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:20:27 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_ideate_reflection_173
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How might ideation help you develop your active listening skills to brainstorm and reflect on ideas effectively with your team?
Mukti's Answer
During the brainstorming process, active listening enables you to completely comprehend and value the variety of ideas presented by team members. You can promote open involvement and establish a good working relationship with the team by paying close attention, asking questions, and fostering a judgment-free environment. You can develop empathy for other people's viewpoints, make sense of information, and handle arguments in a productive way by actively listening. You may encourage a more imaginative and welcoming environment by accepting different points of view and elaborating on ideas collectively. You can further hone and enhance the concepts by reflecting on the generated ideas afterward. In general, attentive listening during ideation improves the quality of reflections and brainstorming sessions, resulting in more creative and effective ideas.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:19:04 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_define_reflection_173
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How might you explain the value of you having a systems-thinking mindset when attempting to define and understand a complex problem?
Mukti's Answer
A systems-thinking approach is essential for describing and comprehending complicated issues because it enables you to recognise how various components of the system are interconnected. This method enables more thorough problem solving by identifying core causes, unexpected repercussions, and dynamic relationships by looking beyond isolated pieces. Embracing complexity, taking into account many viewpoints, and planning for consequences increase decision-making and teamwork. You can solve complicated problems more skillfully and provide long-lasting solutions if you adopt a systems-thinking attitude.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:17:47 -0700 complete_your_me_we_reflection_173
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After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?
Mukti's Answer
After completing the CTN (Collaborative Transformation Network) project, I (ME) have developed a deeper awareness of my own strengths and areas for growth as a team member and a leader. I have learned the importance of empathy, active listening, and supporting others to foster a more productive and harmonious team environment. Moreover, I now understand the significance of social issues addressed by our SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) and the impact they have on our community (WE). To continue exploring this newfound awareness, I might take the initiative to organize workshops or discussions within our community to raise awareness about the SDG's social issue and its implications. By engaging with the community, sharing insights, and encouraging empathy-driven conversations, we can collectively work towards finding innovative solutions and making a positive change in the lives of those affected by the issue.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-07-21 19:15:48 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_empathize_reflection_173
🤔 Reflection question
After learning about how to empathize with the people affected by your SDG’s social issue, how you might apply empathy to working with the members on your CTN Innovation Team?
Mukti's Answer
Applying empathy within our CTN Innovation Team is essential for creating a positive and productive environment. Actively listening to team members, understand their strengths and challenges, and consider their personal circumstances. Offer support and assistance when needed, celebrate successes, and manage conflicts with empathy and understanding. Seek feedback to continuously improve team dynamics and lead by example in demonstrating empathy. By fostering a culture of empathy, the team can collaborate effectively, tackle challenges, and make a positive impact on the social issue related to SDG 11.
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Aashish Dulhani posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-06-22 21:17:05 -0700 complete_your_mobius_strip_reflection_168
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After completing the Mobius Strip exercise, what do you feel are next steps towards contributing to the community you care about?
Aashish's Answer
I believe that after completing the mobius strip, I have a better understanding of the me and we, both views, and how values might differ. The following stages would be to raise awareness of changemaking and to both personally and as a team seek solutions to these essential concerns in order to effect positive change. Now, after the exercise, this knowledge will be used for next steps as well as in the actual world.
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SVSagar Vekariya signed up for Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023 2023-06-22 18:30:57 -0700 sustainable_cities_summer_2023
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-06-22 11:42:27 -0700 create_your_team_canvas_173
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What did you personally learn about the process of creating your team canvass?
Mukti's Answer
BY doing team canvas we were given chance to see and write our strengths and weaknesses as a team and what can be and what should be our common goals, our personality, and the rules in order to be effective for the coming tasks.
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Mukti Patel posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-06-22 11:37:03 -0700 complete_your_mobius_strip_reflection_173
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After completing the Mobius Strip exercise, what do you feel are next steps towards contributing to the community you care about?
Mukti's Answer
Doing my mobius activity i have realised how we is different from me and how me and we together can make a difference in the society.
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