The impact of the event on the growth of my graduate attribute is quite big as I gained some insight on how to improve my way of thinking when it comes to facing multiple problems on different scales. Thinking outside the box is very important in coming up with innovative solutions as innovations solves problems in ways that might come unexpectedly. In my opinion, my improved thinking skills will aid me in leading a team and working with other people better. I also find that adapting to different environment would be much easier for me due to event.
I found myself more actively participating in the discussion started in the event as the speaker is skilled at engaging with the audience. I also feel like I am able to attempt to understand other people’s thought process instead of forcing my opinion on them.
The challenges of thinking outside the box is the process of coming up with solution itself as it is challenging and time and effort consuming. To overcome this, I have to enrich myself with different experiences such as learning new soft skills, communicate with more types of people, attempt new ways of solving everyday problem with different solution and many more.
In conclusion, I find that the event “Thinking outside the box” truly will aid me academic-wise, problem solving-wise and social-wise.