Ideation helped us to generate ideas of how we can distribute the food miles game. After generating list of ideas, we had to filter them down to see what would work best for our campaign. This process also accelerated active listening skills as we were able to listen to each other, counter the ideas, discuss various perspectives and narrow down from the wide range of ideas and to focus on what is are the most important things and in all have empathy for team member in the process.

Systems thinking mindset is really important to define and understand a complex problem like that of food miles as it helps to take multiple perspectives and recognize how things are interconnected so as to not only see what the problem at the surface is but what is beneath which is the real cause of the problem. As we did empathy mapping we understood who we are solving the problem for so that we could bring relevant change and for that systems thinking is important as we saw the bigger picture of what aspects are there for issue of food miles and also understood what actions can be taken and what would be possible consequences of it.

I feel more aware of how various factors affecting the community we care about are interconnected after completing the Mobius Strip exercise. A holistic approach to community involvement recognizes the importance of individual actions and contributions to society as a whole. Contributing to the community is an ongoing endeavor. It requires dedication, collaboration, and a long-term perspective. By taking these next steps, I've learnt we can make a positive impact and contribute to the betterment of the community we care about.

I think it’s good to consider that everyone you meet has different points of view on every situation. Being able to see and hear other people’s opinion helps one to understand the faults and lapses of the problem; likewise, I get to solve issues more effectively if I empathize with the affected people and address their personal concerns. As part of a CTN Innovation Team, I have learned to comprehend and perceive my teammate’s different perspectives and ideas in a positive way, which I think adds significant value to our decision-making as a team.

The Team canvas is an ideal way to know each other, get to know each other's personal goals and align them with common goals, understanding the team's strengths, weaknesses and expectations. As the first task, it really helped us to identify individual interests, roles and responsibilities. collectively we could bring the change.

Mobius Strip activity helped me understand ME=WE and how collectively we can create a bigger impact towards any cause. It was great learning about understanding my skills and making an impact towards community issues. Although I have been part of some volunteering groups helping the community overcome hunger and educational problems this activity opened a different frame of looking at community problems. I is WE

It is critical to understand and empathize with the people whose problem we are trying to solve. To see the issue from their perspective and knowing what they are feeling, thinking, seeing and how the problem impact them is very important to bring solutions that would directly address the main issue. Empathy would help appreciate others perspectives in the team and would help us collaborate better.

The concept of "ME IS WE" is centered around co-creation and co-evolution, emphasizing the idea that individuals can collectively work together to improve existing systems and strive for collective well-being and sustainable growth. This approach recognizes that individual actions and contributions can have a profound impact on the larger community and society as a whole. By actively participating in the process of co-creation, individuals have the opportunity to build their creative confidence. This means they can become more comfortable with expressing their ideas, taking risks, and collaborating with others to bring about positive change.

Empathy allows leaders to conect with their team members and respond effectively to their needs by providing motivation,support, and comfort in times of distress.