How does MyKindaCrowd work?

How does MyKindaCrowd work?

1. Organises and posts real-life challenges online.

2. Visits schools & universities to launch challenges.

3. Students show-case their skills, respond with ideas,

and get rewarded.

4. Connects brands with young people.

MKC Explanatory Video (Wheelbarrow)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK5eye8cq2Y

The Matt Hancock Challenge

“If you were running Britain...”

Meet Matt.....

• Matt Hancock is the MP for West Suffolk and Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise

• He is passionate about getting young people involved in Entrepreneurship

• Not enough young people consider starting a business when they leave education and Matt is on a mission to change that!

The Challenge

“If you were running Britain’s education system, how would you encourage young people to start up their own businesses and become the entrepreneurs of

tomorrow?”

Raise aspirations

Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude towards business.

If your ideas are good enough he can take them straight to

the top!

The Prize

• A day shadowing Matt and his Parliamentary Office team

• A tour and lunch at the Houses of Parliament followed by a chance to share your winning ideas with Matt

TASK 1: The Barriers

1. Identify barriers

2. Ask “What preconceptions do young people have about Entrepreneurship?

3. Think “What fears and concerns jump into your mind when you think of setting up a business?

TASK 1: The Barriers

Only ‘proper grown ups’ own their own business

No investment or capital to start off

Barriers

Its really hard work!

Its a big risk and you could end up in debt

TASK 2: The Solutions

Now, let’s remove the barriers!

1. Think positive action

2. Focus on a few ideas

3. How will they work?

TASK 2: The Solutions

Solutions

Pay successful young business people to tour schools with their stories

Persuade FTSE 100 companies to contribute to a fund for young Entrepreneurs

YouTube video diaries highlighting the benefits of being your own boss

Make personal financial planning a core GCSE subject??

TASK 3: Submission Time!

www.mykindacrowd.com

Word Document

Powerpoint Presentation

PDF

Video/Audio File

Scanned written work as a JPEG

Tweet using #MKCWhatif

Remember; your submission should be:• easy to read/follow• catch the eye• be free from spelling mistakes.

You are trying to stand out from the crowd!

TASK 4: Spread The Word!

Create a short pitch/ presentation

What should you include:

1. What is the problem?

2. What is/are your solution(s)- REMEMBER

no more than 3

• Summarise your idea

• Explain how it will solve the

problem

• Suggest how it can be

implemented

3. Conclusion

TASK 3: Spread The Word!

BODY LANGUAGE VOICE CONTENT

Posture and Stance Volume Positive Tone

Eye Contact/Handshake Intonation Evidencing

Hand Gestures Articulation Three Part Lists

Habitual Gestures Verbal Fillers Formal & Professional

Smile Breath Repetition

Facial Expressions Giggling Humour and Personality

Well Done!!Congratulations on completing the MyKindaCrowd

Matt Hancock challenge!Remember you can enter as many

times as you like at:

www.mykindacrowd.com

Find out more about Matt Hancock and his work at:

www.matthewhancock.co.uk