Spotting opportunities
Recognise needs, problems or possibilities where action could create value for others.
Why it matters
Noticing a need and who could benefit gives an idea a purpose. Creating value might mean making a service more useful, improving a shared space or offering something people want to buy.
What this can look like
- notices an unmet need or a possibility for improvement
- identifies who could benefit from an idea
- connects a problem with a possible opportunity for action
Youth relevance
An everyday frustration at school, in a youth group or in the community can suggest something worth improving. Young people can explore who would benefit before developing a service, community proposal or business idea.
Ways young people can practise this skill
- identify an unmet need in a school, group or community
- consider who would benefit from solving a particular problem
- explore whether an everyday frustration suggests an opportunity for action
Connected themes
Related skills
Explore these connected skills for another perspective.