OBJECTIVE:

Students will collaborate with a partner to develop and present a comprehensive business concept, including identifying a problem, defining a target customer, and proposing a product or service that provides a solution.

MATERIALS:

REQUIRED PREP:

Transform your room – Next Gen sessions should be different from typical classes — change the room’s seating order, and get ready for your first session!

Opening Huddle

Opening Huddle: Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!

Opening Ritual: Conduct your opening ritual! 

Mood Check: Gather the students into a circle (standing or sitting – keep comfort in mind)!

Activity 1: Hire or Fire

Purpose: Introduces team building and hiring decisions.

Activity: Students practice thinking about employees.

Scenario:
 You own a business and must hire one person.

  • Applicant A: Works very hard but has  little experience.
  • Applicant B: Lots of experience but sometimes late.

Students vote Hire A or B.  Ask a few students why.

Activity 2: Organizational Structure

Students decide:

  • What positions they need
  • Salaries
  • Roles/responsibilities

Activity: Create a company organizational chart. 

Students should research other companies’ organizational charts as examples for creating their own. 

Example positions:

  • Manager
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Operations

Deliverable:

  • Hiring plan

Closing Huddle:

End by collectively performing your exit ritual! Remind students of the next session!