1st NGEurope Training Course

1st NGEurope Training Seminar

Schedule

Day 1

16.00 - 20.30

Day 2

9.00 - 17.00

Module 1: From traditional to social entrepreneurship Module 2: The basics of social NGO’s

Module 3: The basics of green NGO’s

Module 4: When social and green come together

Day 3

9.00 - 17.00

Module 5: Tools for creating NGOs Module 6: Managing and supporting NGOs

Day 4

9.00 - 17.00

Module 7: Balance your personality: skills vs. fears Module 8: Workshop on skills development Module 9: The importance of networking

Day 5

9.00-12.00

Learning Objectives and Main Focus

Day 1 - Welcome	Get-together meeting
Trainer	Partner hosting the seminar
Day 1 learning objectives
Trainees will introduce themselves and exchange experiences. Visiting a NGO will stimulate their curiosity and promote learning.
Main focus
Smooth induction of the trainees into the training experience

Day 2	Understanding the basics of social and green NGOs
Trainers	AUEB – BL – LNT
Day 2 learning objectives
Trainees will acquire a common understanding of NGOs and the social and green challenges they are facing. Interactive learning will explore issues about “who, why and how”. Striking examples of social and green NGOs will allow trainees to understand the basics of the social and green ecosystem, like social economy and social entrepreneurship, green and social aspects, impact and shared value.
Main focus
Explain: NGOs, third sector, traditional vs. social entrepreneurship, innovation, value creation, competitive advantage, impact, sustainability, scalability and shared value Comment on examples of social and green enterprises

Day 3	Best tips and tricks for creating, managing and supporting social and green NGOs
Trainers	AUEB - BL - LNT
Day 3 learning objectives
Entrepreneurship is both a way of thinking and of doing. It deals with “creating something from nothing”. The trainees will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and focus on tips and tricks for creating, managing and supporting social and green NGOs.
Main focus
Tools for idea evaluation and new venture creation (business model canvas, etc.) Tools and key issues for managing social and green NGOs

Day 4	Get ready for creating, managing and supporting social and green NGOs
Trainers	AUEB - BL - LNT
Day 4 learning objectives
The trainees will become aware of personality traits and the role they play in blocking or enabling social and green entrepreneurship. A workshop will allow trainees to interact with role models, namely how successful social and green entrepreneurs really think and act.
Main focus
Focus on entrepreneurial personality traits Interaction with role models

Day 5	Assessment and Feedback
Trainer	Partner hosting the seminar
Day 5 learning objectives
Trainees will review the objectives, highlight how they have been met and emphasize the lessons learned.
Main focus
Interaction with an NGO (optional) Wrap-up of the training experience