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Become a change leader with our Societal Transitions masterclass | Learn more and sign up at http://bit.ly/MCSOTRA2018

Increase your impact and lead change in your professional and personal environments with the third edition of our Masterclas Societal Transitions, which is co-created by the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT) and the Impact Hub network.

WHAT WILL YOU GET?

Pragmatic tools and latest insights from transition management and impact entrepreneurship I The chance to step out of your daily routine and get a fresh perspective on your work | The core of topics such as narratives of change and the politics of innovation

We have also organised a field trip (30 May) with Refugee Company, co-hosted by its director Fleur Bakker. During this day we will explore how we can create a more resilient society together with newcomers and how these new talents can help foster innovation. The field trip includes a visit to – and lunch at – refugee-run restaurant A Beautiful Mess and their atelier in the Bijlmer Bajes.

WHO TEACHES THIS?

Entrepreneurs, policymakers and researchers leading the transition to a better world, including Jan Rotmans – Erasmus University Rotterdam | Marjan Minnesma – Urgenda | Flor Avelino – DRIFT | Tatiana Glad – Impact Hub.

As a part of the masterclass, we will feature impact entrepreneurs Tim Manschot from Heroes & Friends (29 May) and Judith Walker from African Clean Energy (31 May).

Comeback day (13 September) will include a class module with Metabolic’s Eva Gladek and Chris Monaghan, and a public event “Transition in Action” with speaker Eva Gladek starting at 15:30, followed by drinks.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Sustainability professionals | decision-makers | impact entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs | researchers | policymakers | civil servants

MORE ABOUT THIS MASTERCLASS

The Masterclass Societal Transitions combines a critical perspective on societal change with pragmatic tools and insights from transition management and entrepreneurial practice. It does so by tapping into the latest research and practice on social innovation and sustainability transitions, drawing from the combined expertise of the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT) and the Impact Hub network.

In five thematic modules you will learn to:

// Apply system thinking
// Analyse transition dynamics in your field
// Identify relevant actors and power relations
// Recognise societal trends and movements
// Design a transition intervention
// Construct your own narrative of change

For a detailed description of the individual modules please take a look at our 2018 module descriptions > https://drift.eur.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Societal-Transitions-2018-Modules-web.pdf

MASTERCLASS PROGRAMME & KEY DATES

Webinar > First week of May 2018
Intensive > Tuesday 29 May – Friday 1 June 2018
Comeback day > Thursday 13 September 2018

Comeback day will feature a class module with Metabolic’s Eva Gladek and Chris Monaghan, and a public event “Transition in Action” with speaker Eva Gladek starting at 15:30, followed by drinks.

The programme involves a series of interactive lectures, discussions and participatory methods. We encourage participants to apply concepts and insights in their own context and case work through feedback and relevant readings.

WHO IS THIS FOR:

You run an impact-driven enterprise and wonder what works best when contacting potential clients. Questions you may have: ‘What organisations have most potential?’ // ‘How do I prevent talking to the wrong person?’ // ‘Do I focus on the positive impact I aim for, just briefly mention it?’

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

In this workshop you will learn about the best way to approach potential customers (B2B and B2G), using first-hand experience of impact entrepreneur Remko Brilman of Videobutler and Bart Krull, business developer at Social Enterprise NL.

You will also gain insight into how large businesses and governments look at social enterprises as potential suppliers. This includes:
// finding the right balance between focusing on your product / service and on social impact
// upselling and the risks of being too service=minded
// going through a sales process – from tech talk to process talks – with relevant sales approaches and skills
// discussing case studies such as Ahold and Strukton.

ABOUT YOUR TRAINERS:

Remko started Videobutler 10 years ago and hasn’t lost a single client since. His company employs people with a distance from the job market, who - in their roles as Videobutlers - mediate between the technology and processes on one side and the users on the other. This way, the business can make high quality virtual communication work. And save some serious CO2 along the way!

Bart initiated the Buy Social platform together with Social Impact Factory Utrecht. This platform aims stimulate the purchasing departments of public and private organisations to buy from social enterprises, as well as to promote the Dutch impact sector.

Click here to learn more > http://bit.ly/VraagAppPilot. And watch the video below to meet Frank Schalken, founder of VraagApp. Frank shares how his app helps people with cognitive disabilities become more self-reliant.

You'll also find out how the City of Amsterdam and Impact Hub helped VraagApp develop its business model and secure a major pilot with the municipality.

Join us for this special session to learn more about the impact entrepreneurship opportunities that exist in Colombia, as well the opportunities for collaboration between Dutch and Colombian entrepreneurs and investors.

WHO IS THIS FOR:

This event is specifically organised for corporates, startups, investors and buyers who want to do business in Colombia.

Are you an impact entrepreneur or impact investor with trans-local ambitions? Are you interested in exciting new collaborations? Are you curious about new markets that help you grow positive impact? Are you seeking to expand impact enterprises in fields such as renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable agriculture and ethical tourism?

3 REASONS TO JOIN US ON 20 FEB:

1. Hear from ProColombia about the country's emerging post-peace deal landscape and what that means for impact entrepreneurs and investors. And get to know what sectors in Colombia are ripe for new business.
2. Witness a conversation between Impact Hub Amsterdam and Impact Hub Bogota about learnings for impact entrepreneurs working across these cultures.
3. Hear entrepreneurs share stories about working in and with their Colombian peers and what they see possible for Dutch entrepreneurs and impact investors.

Starting with 6pm, you can enjoy a Dutch borrel with a special Colombian twist!

This event is a co-production of the Embassy of Colombia, ProColombia and Impact Hubs Amsterdam & Bogota.

Want to find investment that matches the growth stage of your impact-driven startup? The ABN Amro Social Impact Fund will share how you can approach the right investors.

You will also get practical tools to start investment applications and achieve maximum efficiency in this time-consuming process.

FOR WHOM | You had a first funding round - ranging from grants to informal financing and crowdfunding - and are now ready for a more serious investment round.

MEET YOUR TRAINERS | The ABN AMRO Social Impact Fund has been active since 2013 and currently holds 13 investments in its portfolio.

The Fund's Director, Eric Buckens, and Investment Manager, Hanna Zwietering, will share their expertise and insights on the dos and don'ts of reaching out to investors.

This workbench will give you the basics of defining and measuring the impact of your business. You'll learn how you can qualify and quantify this impact, so you can show your (potential) investors and customers how you make a change.

But fear not, we won't be spending too much time on theory, but rather on impact tools to help you to get started right away!

Whether you're already an Impact Hub member or an entrepreneur with big impact ambitions, you're welcome to learn how to get your impact metrics straight.

Your impact measurement trainer

Jeske Zonneveld has worked with the Impact Hub and other organisations to set up impact measurement. She advises municipalities, nonprofits and businesses in energy transition, focusing on the sustainable impact on local citizens and their neighbourhoods.

As she's set up many impact measurement processes, Jeske knows exactly what your first steps should be, what pitfalls to avoid and how to revise your strategy, if need be!