As part of the overarching theme “ESG@HSUHK”, the “Write Your Successful Proposal: Begin with the End in Mind” workshop, as one of the exciting line-up programmes of the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2025, was successfully held on 16 January 2025. Organised by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Section (TLE) of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), this workshop was facilitated by Ms Cloris Chan, Project Manager at Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES).
The workshop focused on equipping participants with essential skills in crafting effective and impactful proposals by adopting the approach of starting with a clear end goal. Cloris, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and social innovation, guided our students through the 5 Stages of Proposal Writing—pre-writing, research, drafting, revising, and finishing. She emphasised the importance of clarity, alignment with organisational goals, and persuasive communication as critical components of successful proposals.
One of the highlights of the workshop was Cloris’s use of real-world examples to illustrate how proposals can address sustainability challenges, such as creating greener campuses or fostering social innovation. She shared insights from her career journey, which includes leading impactful initiatives like SEnSE (社創校園), Innovator Farm (創新園), and SELECT (創．新路), programmes that nurture young social entrepreneurs through mentorship and experiential learning. Her practical tips and unique perspectives resonated with our students, inspiring them to approach proposal writing with confidence and purpose.
The workshop was well-received, with students praising the interactive elements and actionable takeaways. Participants were not only able to strengthen their proposal writing skills but also gained a deeper understanding of how to align their ideas with broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
This workshop aligns seamlessly with the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2025 and its theme, “ESG@HSUHK”, by equipping participants with tools to develop innovative ideas that address real-world sustainability challenges. By fostering such practical skills, CTL continues to empower the HSUHK community to think critically, act creatively, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Real-world insights meet practical skills as Ms Cloris Chan empowers students to turn their ideas into actionable projects.
From brainstorming to execution, students gain confidence in shaping their innovative ideas into winning proposals.
A moment of recognition as Dr Holly Chung, Associate Director, Teaching and Learning Enhancement Section, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), thanks Cloris for her dedication to empowering HSUHK students.
