Business Idea Hackathon
Brainstorming a business idea and developing it to MVP
SUMMARY
The business idea hackathon is designed for all teachers who want to integrate entrepreneurial competence into their lessons. The goal of the 8-hour hackathon is for students to create a business idea and analyse it with the team. Conscious planning of teamwork, which would include the components of non-violent communication, is important. The goal is for every team member to feel safe, valued and able to operate in their own strength zone. The lesson plan introduces agile methods for self and team reflection.
The hackathon has been built based on the principles of the agile framework. The lesson uses the LEGO Serious Play® (LSP) methodology in the business idea planning and brainstorming phase. LSP allows the teacher to systematically lead the discussion while activating the creativity of all participants. Everyone is included.
The aim of using different (agile) methods and tools – i.e agile scrum working model (My Values, The Boat, Beliefs, Definition of Done, Working Agreement, Team Retrospective, agile roles); non-violent communication (Hear, Seen, Respected; Empathy map), LSP (Superpower, modeling the problem and the solution), liberating structures (1-2-4 all), Osterwalder Business Model Canvas, Miro visual online collaboration platform – is to support the development of learners entrepreneurial mindset and also enhance individual and teamwork skills.
The hackathon consists of sprints (small learning units) and ends with presenting the business idea to the product owner (to the teacher). The lesson is originally designed for face-to-face learning but can also be adapted for online learning.
The lesson was created by Krista Jõesaar, University of Tartu, Estonia
Brainstorming a business idea and developing it to MVP (minimal viable product) in teams using agile framework
MIRO BOARD LESSON
OPEN DIGITAL BADGE
Badge 1 The Osterwalderer – models a business idea (problem, solution, clients, marketing, finances) Badge 2 Agile Teamplayer – shows enthusiasm in challenging situations, supports and encourages peers, shares thoughts and ideas in a non-violent way Badge 3 The Brainstormer – discovers and outlines problems, solutions to the problems and finds different approaches for generating a viable business idea Badge 4 The MVP Creator – designs and creates the minimal viable product in order to receive client feedback and validate a product idea early in the product development cycle Badge 5 The Presenter – demonstrates effective speaking skills, audience awareness, and technical mastery of the topic presented The Osterwalderer – has successfully filled in the sections of the canvas and is able to describe their origin and connection Agile Teamplayer – has actively participated in teamwork and used agile methods for encouraging, growing empathy and sharing thoughts and ideas in a non-violent way The Brainstormer – has successfully used different brainstorming techniques for generating a viable business idea The MVP Creator – has successfully launched a minimal viable product based on a pre-created business idea The Presenter – has successfully presented the MVP to the client (teacher) following PechaKucha method (or something similar). All the badges can be found at Badgr: https://badgr.com/public/issuers/iveMCdruSXKcHayMlvBC6g/badges