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Project-oriented activity 8

Social Business Blueprint: Prototype Workshop

Maximum of 15 A total of 60 minutes to complete
participants, to work in all steps
groups of three

The aim of this activity is to facilitate group creation of a day-to-day management plan for a social
enterprise, fostering collaboration and problem-solving.

In this activity, the learners must design a prototype management plan for their social business.

Step 1
The trainer/facilitator introduces the sample business plan, highlighting its structure and key
components, facilitating a discussion on how these elements contribute to the overall
effectiveness of the business plan.

Step 2
The trainer/facilitator divides participants into small groups and provides them with flip charts or
whiteboards and markers. Participants brainstorm ideas for their social business ventures
focusing on their target audience, the social problem they aim to solve, and innovative solutions.

Implementation Participants reconvene as a whole group, and the trainer/facilitator leads a discussion on
Step 3

identifying key components of a management plan that would support their social mission by
asking questions such as: “What organisational structure is needed?”, “How will you manage
resources effectively?” and “How will you measure social impact?”. Participants take notes on
their ideas.

Step 4
Participants return to their small groups and work collaboratively to outline their management
plan. They focus on operational efficiency while ensuring alignment with their social mission. The
trainer/facilitator circulates among the groups, providing guidance and prompting discussions
with questions such as: “How will you allocate resources to maximise social impact?” and “What
strategies will you implement to ensure sustainability?”.

Step 5
Each group creates a prototype of their management plan, using materials such as poster
boards, markers, and sticky notes. They also prepare a brief presentation outlining their key
components and operational strategies. The trainer/facilitator facilitates the presentations,
encouraging groups to highlight their innovative ideas and addressing any questions or concerns
raised by the audience. Feedback and discussion are encouraged to foster learning and
refinement of the prototypes.

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