The Fishbowl

Step 1: Opening

Adel: Dynamic Decision Making
interdependent decision-making that takes place in an environment that changes over time either due to the previous actions of the decision maker or due to events that are outside of the control of the decision maker

Quasia:
Dynamic Decision Making: When constant change forces us to think about what the next move is, analyzing both previous actions as well as the future possibilities to determine the best possible outcome is how decisions are made.

Kristen:
Dynamic: pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic
Decision: the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, making a judgement
Making: the means or cause of success or advancement

Step 2: Word Pool

Adel:
Dynamic: Tone, Energy, Live
Decision: Choice, Conclusion, Think
Making: Assemble, Form, Create

Quasia:
Dynamic: energetic, spirited, active, lively, zestful, vital, vigorous, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, positive, effective, effectual, high-powered
Decision: resolution, conclusion, settlement, commitment, resolve, determination, choice, option, selection, verdict, finding
Making: manufacture, manufacturing, mass production, building, construction, assembly, production

Kristen:
Dynamic: effective, compelling, potent, vigorous, powerful, intense, magnetic
Decision: selection, ruling, verdict, outcome, choice, agreement, result, finding
Making: produce, form, build, mold, create, change, transform, contract, structure, perform

Step 3: Restructure

Adel:
Dynamic(Tone) The tone of your environment sets the mood in which is mirrored by others.
Decision (Think) If you think before you speak the outcome of your conversation will be smoother.
Making (Create) In order to create a positive environment for yourself, you must give off positive energy.

Quasia:
Dynamic: lively
Decision: commitment
Making: produce

Kristen:
Dynamic: Intense
Decision: Agreement
Making: Form

Step 4: Felt Experience

Adel: As of high school, every move I took was calculated. I was always the type of person who found comfort in a structured routine and always mapped out where I would be in the next couple of years. As a good example, I attended a Performing Arts High School but I knew that Music was not something I would want to make a living out of (mostly meaning I would not go to music school to end up as a music teacher or a choir director). In this case, I found a second home within business and decided to create a different pool of how my life would and could become. Not only did my thought processes resonate with me, but it mirrored on the way I interacted with the people around me and also determined the kind of people I would soon attract.


Quasia:
One of the many underrated treasures a person could have is the ability to navigate both an academic/book and a real world/common sense foundation of knowledge. This DYNAMIC way of thinking allows for just one person to view a problem and evaluate it from many perspectives. When you think of this mindset as a 2in1 asset, you realize how beneficial their DECISIONS are to the whole. As a society, I genuinely believe we should push this type of decision MAKING to our younger generations as it could lead to a much greater impact.

Kristen:
Many classes I take require you to participate in group projects throughout the semester. Within every group there is always one person who tends to slack and one who is on top of everything which leads to an INTENSE experience. Since everyone has their different opinions and viewpoints it is rare that the group has an AGREEMENT about the topic at hand. As the project begins to FORM each person divides themselves into designated sections to complete the necessary requirements.

Step 5: 1/2/3

Adel: Reflect
Quasia: Impact
Kristen: Lead

Step 6: A/B

Adel: Potential / Insufficient
Quasia: Foundation / Knowledge
Kristen: Navigate / Create

Step 7: Word Pool (Individual)

Adel:
Potential - Possible, Inherent, Probable, Prospective
Insufficient - Lack, Unreliable, Inconsistent, Irregular


Quasia:
Foundation: base, structure, solid
Knowledge: experience, thoughts, conceptualized information

Kristen:
Navigate- plan, operate, drive, direct, handle
Create- build, shape, devise, forge, generate

Step 9: Felt Experience

Adel: In deciding what college I wanted to go to, I was stuck between what was more beneficial and what I wanted. At first I felt as though I was doing what was best for my parents, ignorant to the fact that it is what’s best for me as well. I was excited for the fact that I would be in New York with my best friend so that is the only thing I really cared for at the time. I was not necessarily interested in doing/majoring in anything specific so I was not too crazy about dream schools and the meaning behind the names. Towards the end of my senior year it was positive that I was going to URI and I was not happy. Now I am glad that I am able to attend this university and become friends with the people I know now while securing a bright future.

Quasia:
When reflecting on this class, I quickly realized I was missing pieces of my academic foundation that withheld me from having a well rounded knowledge base. As I count the days until I end my college career, I appreciate all of my experiences that added a layer to my perspective. This class was one that required a different type of thinking and for that I feel more comfortable knowing I could make good, dynamic decisions.

Kristen:
Coming into this class, I thought I would find it difficult to navigate through the course based on just using the fishbowl. As I started to create within, I started to understand what was being asked. This allowed to expand my learning while reading others' posts and building off of there's.

Step 10: 1/2/3

Adel:
Kristen - Convenient
Myself - Comfort
Quasia - Control

Quasia:
Adel - doubt
Myself - perspective
Kristen - understand

Kristen:
Myself- Expand
Adel- Beneficial
Quasia- Build


Step 11: Insight & Realization

Adel: It is very interesting to learn where every decision leads you. Whether the decision is temporary or not, it is intriguing to see and think of where you can end up. The decisions I have made so far has taught me a lot of lessons. These decisions have been slowly shaping me into the woman I am becoming and so far I am very thankful.

Quasia:
I’m always intrigued with people and what causes them to make the decisions they do, say the things they say. Analyzing a decision and why a person chose is a very powerful thing to do.

Kristen:
This shows how small impacts can change and affect what is occuring. The decisions you make help you learn and grow. When you decide to change or switch things up, you are bringing in a new lesson to learn.

Step 1: Opening

Adel: Unique Innovative Capabilities
The ability of a firm to transform an idea into something new which carries an economic value.
Quasia:
In terms of society, it’s unique innovative capabilities depict how well it is able to create new and never been done solutions to everyday problems..

Kristen:
Unique: existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics
Innovative: tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different
Capabilities: the quality of being capable; capacity; ability

Step 2: Word Pool

Adel:
Unique - Different, Intricate, Special
Innovative - Idea, Adaptive, Branch,
Capabilities - Ability, Will, Achieve

Quasia:
Unique:distinctive, individual, special, quirky, eccentric, unrepeated
Innovative: introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking
Capabilities: ability, capacity, power, potential, potentiality, competence, proficiency, accomplishment


Kristen:
Unique: different, uncommon, rare, exclusive, strange, extraordinary, standout, matchless
Innovative: original, new, creative, ingenious, imaginative, authentic
Capabilities: capacity, potential, power, means, efficiency, potency, qualification

Step 3: Restructuring

Adel:

Unique - Every person has an intricate way of telling stories
Innovative - In our current generation it is not hard to be innovative
Capabilities - Everyone in the world has the ability to sing because everyone has a tone.

Quasia:
Unique: Different and valued
Innovative: Fresh and disruptive
Capabilities: skill and knowledge

Kristen:
Unique: Exclusive
Innovative: Authentic
Capabilities: Potential

Step 4: Felt Experience

Adel: My felt experience in regards to this concept reminds me of the world today. In this day in age it is so easy to be innovative. Our society has created so much space for our people today to be able to think outside the box and has been pushing the idea of innovation on the forefront. Diversity is one way of creating a pool of innovation and a lot of people have been interested in the idea of collaboration more than ever.

Quasia: This topic is one that resonates with one of my interests. Throughout my college experiences, I’ve taken a diverse load of business courses. Most recently, I took BUS 149 which is an innovation and design class. This introduced me to the idea of intrapreneurship is a parallel to entrepreneurship but for existing organizations. This idea describes the act of bringing new and innovative ideas to successful and already flourishing companies to keep them in competition with newer ventures. This is very interesting to me and I think a career somewhere along that path would be very interesting.

Kristen: In today's society people are afraid to be their own unique self because of the standards society places on them. What people don't understand is that to separate yourself from others, you need to be your authentic self. When you are innovative and unique, you will notice the shift in persona. This creates the diversity the world needs instead of being cookie cutter and boring. My time in college has allowed me to break my mold and try things outside my comfort zone.


Step 5: 1/2/3

Adel: Thinking
Quasia: Intrapreneurship
Kristen: Authentic

Step 6: A/B

Adel: Diversity / Structure
Quasia: New / Success
Kristen: Space / Design

Step 7: Word Pool

Adel:
Diversity: Variety, mix, range, array, medley
Structure: formation, composition, form, fabric

Quasia:
New: Fresh, authentic, problem solving
Success: achievement, competitive advantage, goals

Kristen:
Space: area, location, range, zone, tract
Design: idea, plan, pattern, picture, scheme

Step 8: Joint Structure
Adel: The medley of my routine has a very strict form.
Quasia: Fresh ideas keep a society youthful
Kristen: The range of your ideas is your capability

Step 9: Felt Experience

Adel: Now in days, jobs are looking for people with a mix in who they are. Due to the fact that innovation has no boundaries, there is a vast array of people involved. The composition of one idea could be interpreted in many different ways.

Quasia: As I begin my job search, I realize that the competition rewards those who think outside the box. Abstract thinkers are the ones who have the tendency to appeal the most for these positions. This is a great skill to have and wish to embody.

Kristen: Society sets all these standards but also praises those outside that range. If your idea or picture is fresh and new, people are more intrigued but not everyone branches out because of the fear of disapproval.


Step 10: 1/2/3

Adel:
Kristen - Enlightening
Quasia - Different
Myself - Creative

Quasia:
Adel: Boundaries
Myself: Abstract
Kristen: Uncommon


Kristen:
Myself: Intriguing
Adel: Array
Quasia: Appealing

Step 11: Insight & Realization

Adel: My experiences have allowed me to become comfortable in being different. Innovation and diversity is something that comes natural to me so it is very easy for me to work with other people and be open to new ideas.

Quasia: I think Adel brought up a great point when she said that innovation and diversity are something she’s comfortable with, which allows her to easily stay open minded. I love this idea of staying open minded because this is where creativity comes into play. Whether or not one agrees with the suggestions of other, hearing the perspectives can change the game.

Kristen: This course has allowed me to make that shift and explore. By being yourself, your product will be more authentic and real capturing more from those around. Innovation is a continuing cycle that benefits when society is more unique.