​Open to students from all colleges

​Part 2: From problem to action   

​Spotted a problem or got an idea, but not sure what to do next?  

​Good ideas often begin with noticing something that could be better. But it can be difficult to know whether a problem is worth exploring, who to speak to or what step to take first.

​In this practical session, you’ll explore a real problem, look at it from the perspective of the people affected and decide on a small action that will help you learn more. The focus is not on having the perfect solution. It is about asking useful questions, testing assumptions and learning by doing.

​What will we do?  

​During the session, you’ll:

• ​Identify problems or frustrations from your own experiences, communities, studies, research or work

• ​Choose one problem to explore in more depth

• ​Consider who experiences it, when it happens and why it matters

• ​Learn how to specify and test your assumptions

• ​Plan a small, realistic next step

• ​Give and receive constructive peer feedback

​You can bring a problem or early idea with you, but you do not need to. The activities will help you find something to work on during the session.

​Dinner will also be provided.

​Who is it for?  

​This session is open to University of Cambridge students and recent alumni from any college, subject, background or level of experience.

​It may be particularly useful if you:

• ​Have noticed a problem but are unsure what to do next

• ​Have an early idea you would like to explore

• ​Are interested in enterprise but do not yet have an idea

• ​Want to test your thinking before investing lots of time or resources

• ​Would like to feel more confident taking action when the answer is not yet clear

​No previous experience, business knowledge or fully developed idea is required.

​What will I take away?  

​You’ll leave with a completed problem-to-next-step worksheet that captures:

• ​The problem you want to explore

• ​Who you could speak to

• ​What you still need to learn

• ​The assumptions you want to test

• ​One realistic next step to complete within the next 2 weeks

• ​The support you may need to continue

​Your worksheet can also provide a useful starting point for follow-on support, such as a 1-to-1 Idea Clinic or another relevant enterprise opportunity.

​Register now and come along to turn a problem or early idea into a practical next step.