AGM Ideas Generator for Schools
Help the NHS - the 5th biggest employer
in the world – help young people
Asen Stoimenov 1

Does not usually work like that.
I just woke up and
have this marvelous
idea!
Asen Stoimenov 2

What usually happens is:
I have a problem.
I need to find a way to
solve it.
Asen Stoimenov 3

The Idea generation process
1. You perceive a problem. (or need)
2. You think something must be done about
it. (motivation)
3. You start thinking of options that could be
done about it. (solution)
Asen Stoimenov 4

1. Inspiration
Inspiration does not happen instantly. It takes
time and perseverance. And then suddenly…
I just woke up
and had this
marvelous idea!
Asen Stoimenov 5

~Yes, I can do it!
Believe in yourself, because
people who think they are
good at spotting problems
are better at spotting
problems.
2. Confidence
Asen Stoimenov 6

Be nice to each other so that everyone
feels comfortable contributing.
3. Atmosphere
If plan A fails, you still got 25 letters
left!
Asen Stoimenov 7

Everyone contributes
No excuses.
No extra invitations to get started.
No sitting pretty. No posing.
4. Teamwork
Asen Stoimenov 8

Task: Split into teams.
In your team: Pick one theme
Theme 1: Personalisation – How can I gain more control over my
own healthcare?
Theme 2: Technology – How can technology be used to improve
things in healthcare?
Theme 3: Equality – how to help people with mental health
problems, learning disabilities, dementia, and other conditions
receive better healthcare?
Theme 4: Creating value: How can I help to co-design services
with NHS to better meet my needs?
Team exercise
Asen Stoimenov 9

Rules
• When we write down ideas, we
write one idea per post-it note.
Asen Stoimenov 10

Individual task
Individually, write down as many
problems as you can think of linked
to your theme
Problems you personally experienced
e.g. something that annoys you
Problems you know about
Problems you haven’t personally
experienced but know about
Individual task
Asen Stoimenov 11

Pick one problem or a
cluster of similar problems
Rules:
•The problem really interests/bothers you
•You believe that something can be done
about it
•It is a common problem
In your team
Asen Stoimenov 12

Individually, write down as many
ideas you can think of to solve
your problem
Existing solutions that could be improved
New solutions that you can think of
Individual task
Asen Stoimenov 13

Finally, present your ideas
Consider using visuals, props
that illustrate what you want to
say
Be proud with your ideas! Even
the smallest of ideas can be of
great help
Asen Stoimenov 14