Concept Description: What's on my Index Card:
My business concept is one that will better our communities and the world in general. My idea is to create solar powered speed limit signs that would replace every normal speed limit signs we see today. These electronic speed limit signs would have the ability to automatically change when the weather does- so that in harsh conditions the speed limit would easily decrease to enhance safety on our roads.
My interviewing strategy: From doing this twice now, I have really progressed with my
interviewing skills. My plan this time around was to get people to tell me even more about their personal experiences, so that I could reflect and learn more about my own idea. I've realized that I've only asked females in my interviews, so this time I also tried to find males to interview- because they might share different viewpoints on driving. Additionally, I tried to ask more specific questions to get more specific answers. I intend on asking the following questions, but to still let the interview take a course of its own:
1) Tell me a little about yourself
2) Would you say you usually like or dislike driving?
3) When it begins raining/ snowing (if you're from out of state), do you slow down to take precaution or do you continue to do the speed limit?
4) Have them read my index card and ask "What is your reaction?"
My interviews:
What I've learned: I learned a lot about my idea and myself throughout this whole process. The most effective round of interviews was defintely this one, and I think it was so effective because of the index card they had to read aloud. Doing this really helped them get the greatest sense of my idea, and it made them give me a true reflection right on the spot. I also learned that the people doing the interview are just as nervous as me, so that I need to just relax and not get anxious! Things go much more smoothly if you have confidence in yourself and your idea. What surprised me the most out of all my interviews was how friendly and open everyone was. From these interviews, I really got to see people's thoughts on driving which helped me think realistically about my idea.
Cassidy, this idea is actually brilliant. You seemed to learn a lot from each round of interviews which is another reason this assignment is so beneficial. I think your opportunity needs to be implemented in real life and I'm curious as to how you thought of it, mad props. If you would like to check out my round 3 of interviewing customers about my pet-friendly coffee shop idea the link is below:
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I really like your idea. I think it could reduce accidents and make drivers more attentive and cautious. The solar powered element is a very nice touch. This idea would require real time observation and could be tricky in places where weather changes quickly. Once these details are ironed out, I think you have an easily implantable idea that would benefit many people. Good job!
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ReplyDeleteYou clearly took this assignment to heart and I can see that it benefited you well by how much you have learned through the process. Your idea for solar powered speed limit signs is pretty awesome, and the fact that they would change speeds due to weather conditions is something I have never thought I would want, but now that you mentioned it, society needs this! Of course there are some kinks to be worked out like what to do when there isn't as much sun available on a given day, or what the speed limit should be changed to, and funding for such a project; but overall, neat idea. Your interview process was well organized and allowed for people to really get to say what they think. Good job! I did not have an interview No.3 but you are welcomed to check out my blog at: http://karinatamayo.blogspot.com/
Wow! This is such a great idea. It is so great that slower speed limits would actually be enforced during harsher weather rather than assuming people would slow down. This should really happen. I enjoyed your interviews and it is clear how much you have learned throughout the process!
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to my blog entry.
http://paigecarlent3003.blogspot.com/2016/02/interviewing-customers-no-3.html