Resource:How to create a student innovation organization with clout
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The Importance of Clout
A Roadmap
Start Small
Use Social Media
Gain Faculty Support (At Least One Main Person)
Reach Out to Community
Tips
Frame Your Project As Research
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The Importance of Clout
Defined formally, clout is "influence or power, especially in politics or business." Clout gives validity to a message – it gives weight – so that a message has a stronger impact. It's the difference between the president walking into a room and a normal citizen walking into a room. When working to spur innovation and entrepreneurship, builiding clout allows your vision to flourish.
A Roadmap
The journey to building clout has several main steps along the way:
Start Small
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Use Social Media
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Gain Faculty Support (At Least One Main Person)
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Reach Out to Community
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Tips
Frame Your Project As Research
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