close · Decision Making · 30 min · 2-50 people · medium energy

Engage in Peer-Investment on the Best Pitch

This activity simulates an investment round where students allocate virtual currency to projects based on their video pitches. It encourages critical evaluation and provides valuable insights into what resonates with peers.

When to use Engage in Peer-Investment on the Best Pitch

Use this activity as a fun and engaging way to assess the effectiveness of video pitches and provide teams with feedback on their persuasive abilities.

What it solves

Difficulty in evaluating the potential impact and appeal of different projects or ideas.

How to run Engage in Peer-Investment on the Best Pitch, step by step

  1. Investment distribution: Students distribute 100 units of 'monopoly money' between the different projects. (15 mins)
  2. Feedback notes: Students provide a reason for their investment and an expectation for the project owners on the back of their investment notes. (10 mins)
  3. Reflection: Students reflect individually on the peer feedback they received. (5 mins)

Materials needed

  • Monopoly money or virtual currency
  • Investment notes

Facilitator tips

  • Encourage students to provide thoughtful and specific reasons for their investments.
  • Emphasize that this is a learning opportunity and not a real investment.

Common pitfalls

  • Students may invest based on personal relationships rather than the merits of the project. Encourage them to focus on the pitch and the project's potential impact.
  • Students may be hesitant to provide critical feedback. Create a safe and supportive environment.

Variations

  • Use a different form of virtual currency or reward system.
  • Incorporate a Q&A session with the project teams before the investment round.

Running it online or hybrid

Use online polling or virtual currency to simulate investment.

What it produces

Investment allocations and feedback notes.

Origin

Adapted from Transition Makers Toolbox — source

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