1. Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship Week Class Assignment

2. Your class has been selected to organize
Congratulations!
Your class has been selected to organize
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators
who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global
activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from
large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential
collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities.
Powered by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Week has expanded to 160
countries in its eighth year—empowering millions to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. GEW is
more than just an awareness campaign. It is a platform for connection and collaboration—engaging all players
along the entrepreneurship spectrum in strengthening ecosystems around the world.
November 14th - 18th

4. What does DECA’s GEW Campaign entail?

5. Idea Challenge Class Project
Post your video to by no later than Wednesday 11/16
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
To participate, students must:
organize into a team of three to five members
access the challenge item online once it is revealed
collaborate as a team to produce an original and sustainable use for the item
pitch their invention in an engaging YouTube video presentation
submit entry online by the deadline
The DECA Idea Challenge 2014 is a fast-paced competition that challenges elementary, secondary and
college student teams around the globe to find an innovative new use for a common, everyday item in eight
days. Student teams of 3-5 members are asked to pitch their invention in a creative 3-minute YouTube video
presentation. The item to be used in the challenge will remain a mystery until announced by DECA Inc. on
November 10th, 2016
The competition is a fun and exciting way for students to be creative and innovative while learning about
the entrepreneurial process. The exercise easily fits into most curricula as a formal class assignment or an
extra credit activity. The challenge is open to any student interested in the entrepreneurial process. DECA
membership is not a requirement.

6. Idea Challenge Timeline
Post your video to by no later than Wednesday 11/16
The dates for DECA Idea Challenge 2016 are:
Mystery Item Revealed – November 10, 2016
Student Team Submissions Due In Class – November 16, 2016
Student Team Submissions Due – November 17, 2016
Global Finalists Announced – January 19, 2017
Global Winners Announced – January 26, 2017
The DECA Idea Challenge 2014 is a fast-paced competition that challenges elementary, secondary and
college student teams around the globe to find an innovative new use for a common, everyday item in eight
days. Student teams of 3-5 members are asked to pitch their invention in a creative 3-minute YouTube video
presentation. The item to be used in the challenge will remain a mystery until announced by DECA Inc. on
November 10th, 2016
The competition is a fun and exciting way for students to be creative and innovative while learning about
the entrepreneurial process. The exercise easily fits into most curricula as a formal class assignment or an
extra credit activity. The challenge is open to any student interested in the entrepreneurial process. DECA
membership is not a requirement.

7. 2015 Idea Challenge Winner
The DECA Idea Challenge 2014 is a fast-paced competition that challenges elementary, secondary and
college student teams around the globe to find an innovative new use for a common, everyday item in eight
days. Student teams of 3-5 members are asked to pitch their invention in a creative 3-minute YouTube video
presentation. The item to be used in the challenge will remain a mystery until announced by DECA Inc. on
November 10th, 2016
The competition is a fun and exciting way for students to be creative and innovative while learning about
the entrepreneurial process. The exercise easily fits into most curricula as a formal class assignment or an
extra credit activity. The challenge is open to any student interested in the entrepreneurial process. DECA
membership is not a requirement.

8. 2015 Idea Challenge FHS Work
The DECA Idea Challenge 2014 is a fast-paced competition that challenges elementary, secondary and
college student teams around the globe to find an innovative new use for a common, everyday item in eight
days. Student teams of 3-5 members are asked to pitch their invention in a creative 3-minute YouTube video
presentation. The item to be used in the challenge will remain a mystery until announced by DECA Inc. on
November 10th, 2016
The competition is a fun and exciting way for students to be creative and innovative while learning about
the entrepreneurial process. The exercise easily fits into most curricula as a formal class assignment or an
extra credit activity. The challenge is open to any student interested in the entrepreneurial process. DECA
membership is not a requirement.

9. Share every aspect of your GEW celebration and DECA Idea Challenge journey online with DECA and GEW!
Follow GEW on and on
You can also use the #GEW2016 &
#DECAIdeaChallenge on all your tweets and photos!

10. Alumni Entrepreneur Stories

11. The “P” of P.E.E! Go to online sources such as
The Idea Challenge Toolkit and the
Chapter Campaign Guide
The “P” of P.E.E!
The first step will be to begin brainstorming ideas of activities that might be feasible.

12. Create your team action plan!
Next…
Create your team action plan!
Use the DECA Week GEW action plan template available online
Word-process

13. Considerations for your action plan include:
Who?
What?
When?
Why?
How?
Next, select a project manager and outline the steps to be done in your action plan. Be specific.

14. Who?
This is where you outline who is responsible for what. You will likely have a project manager & subgroups with team leaders. Delegate specifically who is doing what, within each group.

15. What?
What are you trying to accomplish and what resources do you need to make it happen?
What will your activity be and what resources (time, money, equipment, man power, etc) will you need to pull it off?

16. When? When are things due? Establish your target completion dates.
When is it? When are things due? Leave a margin for error. Don’t leave things until the last minute.

17. Why? Why are you doing this activity?
Hint: All DECA week activities need to be promotional in nature & reach beyond the members in our classes.
While you can have more than one objective (like raising funds), your primary objective has to be promotional in nature.

18. How?
What are the specific steps you will take to execute this activity?
Think DETAIL!
Be sure all steps are documented.

19. Budget Approval
While the goal is not necessarily to raise money, the desired outcome would also be to not lose money. Each class will be given a $50 budget, if needed, but whenever possible, seek donations. Donation letter is online. If you do need to request funds, you must complete the budget request portion of the action plan & get approval, IN ADVANCE, before purchasing anything. You will also be required to submit all receipts and complete a profit and loss at the end.

20. Let’s get down to business!
Execute your plan!
Let’s get down to business!
Remember
to take 6
digital
photos!
The 2nd “E” in P.E.E!

21. What needed improvement?
Evaluate your plan!
The Final “E” in P.E.E!
What went well?
What needed improvement?

22. Submit Group Performance Rating Form to the “In” box
Submit all work!
Submit revised action plan, final GEW work & 10 photos electronically (either via or on a CD)
Submit Group Performance Rating Form to the “In” box

23. Resources can be found online!
Remember to P.E.E!
P lan
E xecute
E valuate
Resources can be found online!

25. Resources can be found online!
GEW Brainstorm
In groups of 3-4, brainstorm an activity to promote entrepreneurship for GEW.
Present to the class:
Goal of the activity
Promotional Message/Slogan
Media Selection
SWOT Analysis
Resources can be found online!