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I used this image as a fun way to kick off Stakeholder Maps. I actually ended up combining this with the Pains/Gains  protocol so students would have a solid understanding of not only WHO the stakeholders are but also HOW the stakeholders are/will be affected by the driving question and potential solutions. Side note ... we also used this as an opportunity to talk about the importance of spelling :)

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I showed this clip to students as a fun way to kick off Empathy  Maps - step into the shoes of the Lunch Lady! Side note ... we also used this as an opportunity to talk about stereotypes :)

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First I used the Creative DNA protocol to quickly get students into balanced groups so they could get started right away. Then I had them complete the Inner Heroes protocol to help them identify the distribution of “heroes” within the group and identify some strategies for effective communication.

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I used a short clip about the origin of Wendy's Chili from The Foods That Built America S3E7 (24:18-25:29) to kick off the Idea Quota. We talked about how Wendy's founder Dave Thomas had a similar problem, reducing waste, and how his simple solution revolutionized the fast food industry. We revisited Dave's solution when it was time for students to start sorting their ideas based on the Rule of Thirds.

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Groups were given a folder that they would use as a "portfolio" to gather, organize, and share their work. The groups first task was to create a name and logo that represented all of its members.

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Students created a Journey Map of the current cafeteria systems and procedures. These maps were then reused during the Incubation Stage as students began to think about ways to answer the driving question.

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As students began narrowing down their ideas and potential solutions, they began having some expressive conversations within their groups about how to pick the "best one." To help them get past the idea that there might only be one good idea that would work, I posted this picture and asked them "what do you see?" followed by "what do you REALLY see?"

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I typically require groups to share their solutions using the “3P’s” - Poster, Prototype, and Pitch. Although Poster Session is actually considered a Solution Stage protocol, by using it during the Validation Stage it gives everyone in the group an opportunity to actively participate in a way that matches their interests and/or personal strengths.

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This is a variation of the Solution Stage protocol $100 Test. I've had success using it as a reflection piece whenever students do a group project like this - as long as the students are honest with themselves and with their group (which they surprisingly are) it can be very effective.