Do Phase

Do is the single most important phase of the PB Cycle. During this phase, ideas are funded and executed upon. Students build trust in the democratic process as a result of the implementation phase and seeing their ideas come to life can make or break the experience for them.

Minimum suggested time: 3 weeks

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