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On 27.09.2024 a session on "Session on Problem Solving and Ideation Workshop” was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and IIC in association with the Department of AI&DS. The session was handled by Mrs.S.Freeda Jeba Malar, AP/CSBS, Francis Xavier Engineering College. Fifty students from second year AI&DS and 1 faculty of AI&DS department participated in the program. The program was coordinated by Mrs.P.Sooriabrabha, Assistant Professor, Department of AI&DS from 9.00AM – 12.30PM.
The program started with the introduction of the guest speaker by Mrs.P.Sooriabrabha EDC coordinator of AIDS. The guest speaker discussed the process of problem-solving and ideation successfully. The problem solving process begins with identifying the issue, exploring its root causes, ideating and refining possible solutions before implementing and measuring the impact of that solution. She gave lot of examples for the process of problem solving. In addition to this she also highlighted the ideation techniques such as, 1. Brainstorming · 2. Worst idea · 3. Storyboarding · 4. Mind mapping 5. Brainwriting 6. Questioning 7.Sketching, 8.Analogies, 9.Scamper, 10.Bodystrom
During the session the participants were guided through various techniques, including brainstorming, mind mapping, and design thinking, to identify and address real-world challenges. Participants worked in diverse teams, encouraging the exchange of perspectives and enhancing creativity. By the end of the workshop, several actionable ideas emerged, with a focus on practical implementation strategies. The guest speaker interacted with the participants and clarified all the doubts raised by the participants. Feedback indicated that participants found the expercise enriching, enhancing their skills in both problem-solving and teamwork, and sparking enthusiasm for future collaborative efforts. Through this program, participants showed keen interest in the concepts, methodologies and gave satisfactory feedback at the end of the session.
