In the modern economically developed world many processes and ways to act are standardized. A standardized school education, such as specific school subjects that have been defined during more than hundred years ago up to university studies that may vary, however certain focus areas are given. Based on what was needed in the last century…
Category: innovation
Just wondering why we follow old processes instead of trying new pathways to combine business and social needs
Sometimes I just wonder how the world can look if we connect business and social in a more natural way, if we do not separate it into two different worlds, if we ask how to do business in a way that in every business activity we do we consider and include the social impact, too….
When people ask how business can benefit from social activities – learnings in India
Often I’m asked: How was it in India? What did you experience? Is it safe? There must have been a lot of poverty?! Do you go back again? Working with a NGO as a business representative ?A lot of questions and I could tell many stories, describe places, summarize events … I might be wrong,…
Do Not do things just better, but differently
“Over time, markets change so much that it’s not enough to be better at what you do. You need to do something differently.” That’s what I stumbled across in one of the articles on business innovation and what does not go out of my mind. What if we apply it not just in traditional business…
Silicon Indian Valley tour – Innovindia. A training on social entrepreneurship & innovative business models with impact
Just as a reminder: The next disruptive leadership experience is coming. Apply till 18 February at http://www.innovindia.org. What is Innovindia? This training week in rural India will be a real challenge to you and to your way to think innovative future business models. It shows ways on how you can combine what you aim for…
Digital knowledge for kindergarten teachers in rural India
It was an amazing 2 days learning experience to all of us when the kindergarten teachers from the rural area in Kerala and Tamil Nadu (South India/ATTAPPADI) started the devices, learned how to handle it, how to write emails and got access to Internet for the first time in their life. Probably one of those…
Small innovations, happy children
Somehow it has become famous. Somehow I’m very proud of it, of the local project managers and of all who have contributed to make this happen. I have seen a lot of people leaving comments in the guest book since its inauguration in June 2016. Only 5 months ago. Even the regional head of all…
A billbed for homeless – How the advertising industry can create a better world
Just imagine how many people do not have a home, no house where to go and sleep at night. In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, but also in many other countries of the world people must sleep on the streets, just lying on the ground. In the big cities several hundred of thousands of men, women and…
Splendid technology, but change needs much more
It is a very promising and interesting trend to invest into single social enterprises and into technology. If both “pieces”come together, it is even better and it does not take too long until everyone talks about it. Many conferences highlight these trends, especially when it comes to social enterprises and technical solutions – both are…
Show leaders the need for change. Disruptive Leadership Training in rural India
Have you ever thought about a disruptive, out-of-the-comfort zone leadership training for business managers that besides challenging your managers could also being the starting point to connect social and future business activities? I have experienced many leadership trainings in the last years. On different topics and with teachers who tried their best. I have seen…
Go India, go future! 