BONN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
20. – 23.08.2013 (www.bonn-summer-school.com)
HILTON HOTEL, BERLINER FREIHEIT 2, 53111 BONN
ACTING SUSTAINABLY, TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
All over the world, companies are increasingly measuring their business success not only in terms of growth figures but also based on whether this success is underpinned by the principles of sustainability. Many businesses have realised that economic success and environmental and social principles are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and that in many cases they can gain a competitive advantage by taking a more responsible approach. Sustainability is now anchored in corporate guidelines and in vision and mission statements, but its importance is also reflected in ‘hard’ facts and figures such as key performance indicators relating to market share and growth rates. A sustainable approach can also be a significant criterion for opening up new markets. Companies, be they small, medium-sized or international enterprises, are increasingly adopting sustainability as a guiding principle and recognising it as an attribute of responsible corporate management.
Despite this, linking business success with long-term sustainable environmental and social standards can still represent a considerable challenge.
PREPARING THE GROUND, FOSTERING NEW TALENT
GIZ is a globally aligned, networked enterprise working in the field of international cooperation. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor organisations, it is profoundly committed to implementing sustainability. When GIZ was founded, international cooperation for sustainable development was explicitly placed at the heart of its corporate purpose. In line with its corporate principles, GIZ carries out programmes all over the world that aim to be socially equitable, environmentally sound and climate friendly. Resources are used in such a way that future generations can also benefit from them, and business activities within these programmes are conducted in a manner that combines sustainability and corporate responsibility. The principles of responsible business are at the heart of GIZ’s advisory approach. In the 130 countries in which GIZ is active, an intensive dialogue is taking place with private-sector businesses. GIZ is frequently asked to draw on its many years of experience, its expertise in capacity development and its global networks to develop platforms which qualified young international managers and professionals can use to exchange their views and experiences. These platforms provide users with the opportunity to draw up interactive and inter-disciplinary strategies and solutions in relation to business development case studies. In this work, sustainability forms an integral part of business strategy and is seen as crucial to business success.
PROVIDING IMPETUS, FACILITATING EXCHANGE
In 2012, GIZ held the first Bonn International Summer School on Responsible Business in conjunction with its cooperation partner Ernst & Young, which was very well received by participants. The summer school’s working groups were made up of qualified participants with basic management experience from German and international private-sector companies. This enabled the active promotion of mutual learning; one of the school’s main strengths.
A methodical approach to problem solving
“Design Thinking” offers:
The school follows the ‘design thinking’ approach, which is user-focused, allows for multi-disciplinary teams and fosters a unique working culture and an iterative learning process.
It also ensures small groups and intensive support by highly trained team coaches.
Participants are supported in their work by experienced coaches from the prestigious Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam. All coaches are experienced in the successful implementation of innovative projects, having worked for industrial partners such as SAP, Mars, Postbank and Siemens.
EXCHANGING WITH EXPERTS
Planned speakers:
John G. Ruggie, Berthold Beitz Professor, Harvard Kennedy School (Cambridge, USA)
Phil Clothier, CEO, Barrett Values Centre (Ashville, USA)
Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development WBCSD (Geneva, Ch)
John Elkington, Founding Partner & Executive Chairman, Volans (London, UK)
PARTICIPATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Participant Contribution: EUR 3,000 per participant
Applications should be made using the attached application form.
TARGET GROUPS FOR BONN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Participants:
work in the private sector
are between 25 and 35 years old
have basic management experience
are fluent in English
are deeply interested in reconciling sustainability with business success
Female participants are particularly welcome
CONTACT
Jakob Steinhagen
OE 8350
Project Manager
Bonn International Summer School on Responsible Business
Regional Office West
Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40
53113 Bonn
Germany
T + 49 228 4460 1460
M + 49 151 7270 4228
F + 49 228 4460 1894
E Jakob.Steinhagen@giz.de
S GIZ.jakob.steinhagen (Skype)
I http://www.giz.de and http://www.bonn-summer-school.com
PROGRAM PLANNING
TUESDAY, AUG 20TH
Afternoon: Arrival of Summer School participants
Evening: Welcome
Introduction to Bonn International Summer School on Responsible Business
Keynote Speech: Phil Clothier, CEO, Barrett Values Centre (Ashville, USA), on “Mindset & Cultural Change”
Afterwards: Reception
WEDNESDAY, AUG 21ST
Morning: Introduction to „Design Thinking“
Keynote Speech: John Ruggie, Berthold Beitz Professor, Harvard Kennedy School (Cambridge, USA), on „Business and Human Rights“
Afterwards: Industry workshops
Afternoon: Industry workshops
Evening: Reception
Keynote Speech: John Elkington, Founding Partner & Executive Chairman, Volans (London, UK)
Plenary Discussion
Tanja Gönner, Chair of the Management Board, GIZ
Johannes Baratta, CEO, Credit Suisse Deutschland
Marga Edens, Corporate Responsibility Director, RWE AG, Germany
John Elkington, Founding Partner & Executive Chairman, Volans (London, UK)
Afterwards : Get together
THURSDAY, AUG. 22ND
Morning: Industry workshops
Afternoon: Industry workshops
Evening: Reflection on workshops
Afterwards: Dinner
FRIDAY, AUG. 23RD
Morning: Opening of CEO-Day
Dr. Christoph Beier, Vice-Chair of the Management Board, GIZ
Roger Amhof, Senior Partner, E&Y
Afterwards: Industry workshops
Afternoon: Panel discussion
Roger Amhof (E&Y)
Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development WBCSD (Geneva, Ch)
Dr. Karl-Friedrich Rausch (DB Mobility Services/ DB Schenker)
Afterwards: Event Closing with BBQ
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