ALA Buid Process

Summary

Frank introduces the BUILD model, an acronym for Believe, Understand, Invent, Listen, and Deliver, used for addressing community issues. He explains how a team is tasked with identifying problems and implementing solutions. Using a daycare center (crèche) in need of support as an example, Frank highlights issues like litter, unvaccinated animals, and insufficient funding. The team aims to address these challenges using the BUILD process, which involves understanding problems, developing solutions, gathering feedback, and delivering the final product. The goal is to positively impact the community while refining and iterating ideas for maximum benefit.

Takeaways

• 😀 The BUILD model is an acronym that stands for Believe, Understand, Invent, Listen, and Deliver.
• 🧠 In the 'Believe' stage, teams must determine if they believe they can make an impact on a particular issue by finding solutions.
• 💡 A project example involves improving a daycare center (referred to as a 'crash') founded by Mama Jean to help children, including orphans.
• 🌍 The crash faces several issues, such as littering, unvaccinated animals on the property, and an inadequate fence, posing health and safety risks.
• 🐕 The children are exposed to risks like rabies from stray animals, as the center lacks proper security.
• 💸 The crash is underfunded, which exacerbates the problems and limits its capacity to provide a safe environment for the children.
• 🔍 In the 'Understand' phase, teams conduct research to gain deeper insights into the problem, including why previous solutions may have failed.
• 🚧 The 'Invent' stage encourages teams to come up with new or improved solutions, such as building a fence to enhance security and prevent disease transmission.
• 👂 During the 'Listen' phase, teams gather feedback from stakeholders, including end users like Mama Jean, to improve their ideas.
• 🎯 In the final 'Deliver' stage, the solution is presented to stakeholders, which could include judges, investors, or the end users.

Q & A

What does the acronym BUILD stand for?

BUILD stands for Believe, Understand, Invent, Listen, and Deliver.

What is the purpose of the BUILD process in the context of the African Leadership Academy?

The BUILD process is used as a guide to help teams develop solutions to problems by following the steps of believing in their impact, understanding the problem, inventing solutions, listening to feedback, and delivering the final solution.

What is the role of 'Believe' in the BUILD process?

In the 'Believe' stage, the team must ask themselves if they believe they can make an impact on a specific issue and then come up with a solution to address the problem.

What is the main problem facing Mama Jean's daycare (crèche)?

The crèche faces multiple issues due to being poorly underfunded, including littered playgrounds, unvaccinated animals roaming on the property, and a makeshift, insecure fence that poses security threats.

What risks do the children at the crèche face due to the current situation?

The children are at risk of sickness from playing in litter and being exposed to potentially dangerous animals, including unvaccinated dogs and cats that could carry diseases like rabies.

What are the steps involved in the 'Understand' phase of the BUILD process?

In the 'Understand' phase, the team gathers more knowledge about the problem, conducts research on why previous solutions have failed, and gains insights that help inform the brainstorming process.

What is the goal of the 'Invent' phase in the BUILD process?

The goal of the 'Invent' phase is to generate new ideas or improve on existing solutions based on the knowledge gained during the 'Understand' phase. In this case, it could involve implementing a secure fence to prevent trespassing and disease transmission.

What happens during the 'Listen' phase of the BUILD model?

In the 'Listen' phase, the team presents their ideas to stakeholders such as end users, beneficiaries, or peers to receive constructive feedback, allowing them to refine and improve their solution.

Why is it important for the team to gather feedback during the 'Listen' stage?

Gathering feedback is important because it helps the team improve their solution by addressing potential flaws, ensuring the idea benefits the target audience as much as possible.

What does the 'Deliver' phase entail in the BUILD process?

In the 'Deliver' phase, the final solution is presented or handed over to stakeholders, which could include end users, investors, or a panel of judges, depending on the context.