Considering potential pushback is crucial for the success of my proposed solution. A local community problem I’m tackling is littering, and my audience is teens in the community. One proposed solution is creating an after-school program that involves teens getting together and collecting trash. A potential pushback could be teens might not like the idea of collecting trash because they see it as boring or a waste of their time. I can create “solutions” for my solution that make the program more appealing, like adding incentives such as social media challenges, fun competitions between groups, or possibly extra credit toward an elective. Staying ahead of pushbacks can help me make this more enticing for the teens to participate.
Preparing for pushback might help me engage the local community to build support. I could reach out to their schools, local businesses, or community leaders to back up my plan, making it more purposeful. These potential supporters can encourage teens to get involved, showing that the program is not just a chore, but an opportunity to contribute to their community.
Addressing pushback from the start ensures there’s long-term success to my problem. Taking time to research why teens might not want to participate, will help me build a stronger plan from the start. It’s important to understand their possible apprehensions so I can pinpoint where I can catch their attention. If only we had the budget to give them all free iPhones for their participation…
