We first met right after the groups were assigned to chalk out a plan for working on this project. Soon we came up with a schedule detailing each of ours roles and matching each of ours times for meetings aimed towards project completion. Since our group was “All girls”, we came up with the plan to do something on Women Empowerment. That’s when one of us decided to go for Women Empowerment in the developing/underdeveloped countries.
The next hurdle was what we would use to empower these women. It was a pretty hot week in New York that day and all over the Baruch Campus notice for electricity Conservation was posted. It clicked to us then that underdeveloped/developing countries not only have resource crunch but also face the problems related to energy crisis. Most of the old towns and villages don’t even have 24 hours electricity. Using various searching techniques we came up with enough data to support the fact that infact these countries need a source to fuel their lives.
Next since our plan was to empower women, we had to come up with something not overly complex which would take years to form. 3D Printing to develop solar cells and fuel homes and business places with much needed electricity was what came to our minds next. We all sat together to work on the feasibility of this concept. After some research by all three of us we found that this was an excellent source idea. Once that bridge was crossed, we now had to set into action our execution plans and the financials to be presented before the funding committee (Echoing Green in this case).
We worked together to come up with numbers and figures which would help us set up a funding presentation. The presentation was divided into sections which explained why we thought what we thought, how we plan to execute what we think and finally why we need you money to bring our thoughts to action.
The leadership style we chose was that of a meaning maker. Through our project, we really want to make a difference. If women from these countries could get a little push in the direction to support their families, it would mean a lot to all of us.
