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In the frame of the ‘More than a Market’ initiative, catalyzing and supporting social engagement of German companies is a key objective. Many of our ‘More than a Market’ Forum participants have already experienced a short version of this very engaging lab that aims to provide support to companies and organizations who wish to start or improve a CSR project or social activity.
What is the Support Lab?
This Support Lab is an open format where organizations receive tailored support to their particular interest or need. In an interactive workshop using methodologies based on design thinking, participants are guided through the steps of generating ideas, developing concepts and/or prototyping a CSR project on the topic of their interest.
Who can participate?
German companies and Chinese society partners who either want to start a new project or innovate their existing projects.
This workshops can help you if you
Project topics can be chosen freely. To give you an idea of what people might be working on, topics could include: social issues •environment • health • innovative education • employee volunteerism • NGO engagement • sustainable value chains • sports • culture etc.
What is the Support Lab?
This Support Lab is an open format where organizations receive tailored support to their particular interest or need. In an interactive workshop using methodologies based on design thinking, participants are guided through the steps of generating ideas, developing concepts and/or prototyping a CSR project on the topic of their interest.
Who can participate?
German companies and Chinese society partners who either want to start a new project or innovate their existing projects.
This workshops can help you if you
- want to engage with society
- are looking for inspiration, strategies and models for social and CSR projects
- lack partners from the business or society sector
- run society engagement programs already, but want to innovate your models,
- scale your impact
- transform an idea into social business
Project topics can be chosen freely. To give you an idea of what people might be working on, topics could include: social issues •environment • health • innovative education • employee volunteerism • NGO engagement • sustainable value chains • sports • culture etc.
What can you expect to gain?
Registration
Trainers & Facilitators
Professional facilitators and coaches from the SAP Labs China Design Thinking team with the support of staff from the German Chamber of Commerce | Shanghai, partner of the More Than a Market initiative, will faciliate the development of project ideas during this workshop.
VENUE
中国上海浦东软件园晨晖路1001号
No. 1001 Chen Hui Road, Pudong, Shanghai (near Jinkelu Metro Station)
- Applying Design Thinking for social engagement projects
- Experiencing tools to transform projects
- Getting in-depth support, coaching and advisory for your project ideas
- Peer learning and matching with possible other companies and society partners
- Developing concrete outcomes, depending on participants’ need: concept, model and/or plan for projects
Registration
- The application deadline is September 8th. For latecomers: Please contact sieckmann.ines@sh.china.ahk.de.
- Please note: In the registration form, you will be asked a topic or idea(s) you would like to work on. This field is for the moderators to get an idea of which topics/projects are on your mind.
- We strongly encourage companies to send teams of 2 or more people in charge of the project. This increases the chance that the group work sessions will focus on your suggested topics.
- Please note that this is a 2-day training, it is not possible to register for one day only.
Trainers & Facilitators
Professional facilitators and coaches from the SAP Labs China Design Thinking team with the support of staff from the German Chamber of Commerce | Shanghai, partner of the More Than a Market initiative, will faciliate the development of project ideas during this workshop.
VENUE
中国上海浦东软件园晨晖路1001号
No. 1001 Chen Hui Road, Pudong, Shanghai (near Jinkelu Metro Station)
Agenda
9
30AM
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5
30PM
First Day - Project Development
Nicolas Leclerqmarketplace of ideas, choice of social challenges and project topics, group forming, project ideation
9
30AM
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5
30PM
Second Day - Project Testing and Refinement
Nicolas LeclerqGroup work, prototyping, project testing, presentations, take-aways for project realization
First Day - Project Development
marketplace of ideas, choice of social challenges and project topics, group forming, project ideation
Speakers
Nicolas Leclerq
Design Thinking / Business Model Innovation Program Lead at SAP Labs ChinaNicolas Leclercq currently works at SAP Labs China as the program lead for Design Thinking & Business Model Innovation. His work consists of helping development teams adopt DT & BMI as new ways of collaborating to ultimately deliver better solutions for SAP & its customers. Previously, Nicolas had spent his career in the design field, from being an interactive designer in the US startup scene at the end of the 90's, to design manager at software giants Microsoft & SAP – until today. Whatever the situation, Nico firmly believes that understanding customers and users is the foundation of finding valuable solutions & building successful products.
Nicolas holds a Master's Degree in IT Engineering from Lille Telecom, France. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids - who occasionally let him play bass guitar with friends during the weekend.
Second Day - Project Testing and Refinement
Group work, prototyping, project testing, presentations, take-aways for project realization
Speakers
Nicolas Leclerq
Design Thinking / Business Model Innovation Program Lead at SAP Labs ChinaNicolas Leclercq currently works at SAP Labs China as the program lead for Design Thinking & Business Model Innovation. His work consists of helping development teams adopt DT & BMI as new ways of collaborating to ultimately deliver better solutions for SAP & its customers. Previously, Nicolas had spent his career in the design field, from being an interactive designer in the US startup scene at the end of the 90's, to design manager at software giants Microsoft & SAP – until today. Whatever the situation, Nico firmly believes that understanding customers and users is the foundation of finding valuable solutions & building successful products.
Nicolas holds a Master's Degree in IT Engineering from Lille Telecom, France. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids - who occasionally let him play bass guitar with friends during the weekend.
Moderator & Speaker
Nicolas Leclerq
Design Thinking / Business Model Innovation Program Lead at SAP Labs China
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Ines Sieckmann
Project Manager Social Responsibility at German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
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Anwar
Abulizi
SAP Localization Delivery Manager, Design Thinking Coach at SAP
SAP localization delivery manager. SAP senior Design Thinking coach, Business Model Innovation coach. Lead the Design Thinking volunteer team in Shanghai to provide Design Thinking consulting and workshops for NGOs, Non-profit Foundations, Universities and Social Entrepreneurs in China.
Pauline
Beitenger
German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
Ms Pauline Beitenger is the Project Manager Shanghai, the first contact person for all inquiries from members of the German Chamber located in Shanghai and companies as well as individuals interested in becoming a member at the German Chamber. Ms Beitenger has held positions in B2B Business Development and Account Management at a China market entry consulting firm and a relocation service provider. She holds a masters degree in International Business with a specialization on Strategic Marketing.
Nicolas
Leclerq
Design Thinking / Business Model Innovation Program Lead at SAP Labs China
Nicolas Leclercq currently works at SAP Labs China as the program lead for Design Thinking & Business Model Innovation. His work consists of helping development teams adopt DT & BMI as new ways of collaborating to ultimately deliver better solutions for SAP & its customers. Previously, Nicolas had spent his career in the design field, from being an interactive designer in the US startup scene at the end of the 90's, to design manager at software giants Microsoft & SAP – until today. Whatever the situation, Nico firmly believes that understanding customers and users is the foundation of finding valuable solutions & building successful products.
Nicolas holds a Master's Degree in IT Engineering from Lille Telecom, France. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids - who occasionally let him play bass guitar with friends during the weekend.
Ines
Sieckmann
Project Manager Social Responsibility at German Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai
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