The presentation gives an overview of the work done under the Graduate Rotational Internship Program of The Sparks Foundation (Singapore). My specific task domain was Content Writing. To view the publish articles, please go on to Medium.com. All work shown in the presentation is done by me.

1. The Sparks Foundation
Graduate Rotational Internship Program (GRIP)
Content Writing
Presentation Made By: Muhammad Umar Fayyaz
(Pakistan)

2. INNOVATION:
Essential Qualities, Role of Risk-Taking and
State in Education Sector

3. Qualities Necessary for
Innovation
• As a graduate of McKinsey’s Forward
Program, I have been inspired by their
thought process and working culture.
• McKinsey defines innovation as the
systematic practice of developing and
marketing breakthrough products and
services for adoption by customers.

4. The 8 Essentials of
Innovation are:
• ASPIRE
• CHOOSE
• DISCOVER
• EVOLVE
• ACCELERATE
• SCALE
• EXTEND
• MOBILIZE

5. Risk-Taking
and Innovation
• Necessity for Innovation
• Risk as a Catalyst
• Learning from Failure
• Competitive Advantage
• Entrepreneurship
• Adapting to Change
By embracing calculated risks, fostering a
culture of experimentation, and learning from
failures, we can all cultivate a more
innovative mindset.

6. Need of Innovation
in Education Sector
• Updating Course Content
• Redesigning Exam Pattern
• Unified Education System
• Teacher Training Programs
• Private Partnerships