July 27-31, 2017
Youth Creativity, Innovation & Sustainable Leadership Program
with Undergraduate Students from Jianghan University and Wuhan University of Technology
A workshop to explore the creative universe of young students for the benefit of sustainability and integration with life. Organized in collaboration with the Goldmine Foundation.

Venue: Stanford University

A group of undergraduate students from Jianghan University and Wuhan University of Technology in China visited CSDGC for a Youth Creativity, Innovation and Sustainable Leadership workshop. The YCISL workshop introduced topics that link creativity, emotional intelligence and mindset with a simple innovation framework to obtain life lessons in leadership. Exercises to stimulate mindful thought on one's personal story were introduced.

Key elements of the workshop included:

• Conversations on the topics of problem-solving, idea development and emotional intelligence.
• Exploration of self-awareness, gratitude and purpose to develop one's own personal story.
• Project work to demonstrate the process of innovation and develop leadership insights.
• Drills to strengthen positivity, fast-thinking and youthful creativity.
• Visits to Windhover Contemplation Center, Hoover Tower and the Cantor Arts Center.
• Conversations with Stanford CEE Educators including Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu and Glenn Katz.
• Mentoring by CSDGC interns.

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