Emersense » spaces http://emersense.org an enabling space for the value creators of today Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:18:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 UNESCO patronage for “Solution – Leadership for Sustainability” http://emersense.org/2009/10/unesco-patronage-for-%e2%80%9csolution-%e2%80%93-leadership-for-sustainability%e2%80%9d/ http://emersense.org/2009/10/unesco-patronage-for-%e2%80%9csolution-%e2%80%93-leadership-for-sustainability%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:22 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=546 unesco-desdHonoring contributions to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, the Austrian Commission for UNESCO annually awards patronage to selected projects and initiatives – and today recognized our “Solution – Leadership for Sustainability” conferences for their “impact on youth, their innovative learning approach and the cultural diversity of their participants”.

While we are happy and grateful for the recognition, we especially thank the many facilitators, partners and participants of previous years who made this happen. More than that we are also very excited to soon launch an enriched program for 2010 – now under official UNESCO patronage…

“The United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) seeks to integrate the principles, values, and practices of sustainable development into all aspects of education and learning, in order to address the social, economic, cultural and environmental problems of the 21st century.”

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Hosted by Erste Group, ERSTE Foundation and Česká Spořitelna in partnership with Ashoka, good.bee and emersense, “Banking for Social Entrepreneurship” brought together more than 120 selected participants in an engaging conference that pioneered several new ideas and triggered many exciting thoughts on ways to connect and leverage banking and social entrepreneurship for lasting positive impact in CEE.

Amongst the many guests and speakers of the conference: Andreas Treich (Erste Bank), Erhard Busek (IDM), Felix Oldenburg (Ashoka), Sava Dalbokov (good.bee), Jeroo Billimoria (Aflatoun), Jonathan Robinson (The Hub), Eva Varga (NESsT), Brian Richardson (Wizzit), Rupert Strachwitz (Maecenata Institut), Peter Püspök (Oikocredit), Nikolaus Spieckermann-Hutter (gcp), Franz Karl Prüller (ERSTE Foundation) and Michael Fembek (Antara Solutions).

A final thought on the role of emersense in the conference: “As learning designer of ‘Banking for Social Entrepreneurship’ we particularly intended to enable a high level of engagement and significant relevance for both social entrepreneurs and bankers throughout this unique event. We tried to make it happen in a blend of learning and exploration, seeking to encourage passion and spur creativity of everyone involved, adding edge and spark to let participants obtain clarity, form new ideas and initiate meaningful actions upon their genuine ambition.”

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Impressions of the conference and an open group for insights, ideas and perspectives are accessible at emersense.ning

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/05/looking-back-at-solution-2009/feed/ 0 emersense designing “Banking for Social Entrepreneurship” conference http://emersense.org/2009/05/emersense-designing-banking-for-social-entrepreneurship-conference/ http://emersense.org/2009/05/emersense-designing-banking-for-social-entrepreneurship-conference/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 23:00:54 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=469 Banking for Social Entrepreneurship“As new challenges are pressing and new solutions are emerging, particularly banking is holding significant potential to increase and sustain the created impact in society.”

Hosted by ERSTE Foundation, Erste Group and Česká Spořitelna in partnership with Ashoka and emersense, “Banking for Social Entrepreneurship” thus seeks to uncover this potential and connect banks and entrepreneurs on their social mission. Inviting drivers and enablers of positive change across CEE, a unique conference with a multitude of perspectives and a high level of engagement is created. Common intent at its core: Jointly pioneering new ways of enabling lasting positive impact by finding new opportunities to leverage banking and social entrepreneurship in CEE.

“Banking for Social Entrepreneurship” will take place from 19 to 20 June 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic for 120 selected guests and participants from CEE. A detailed program of the conference can be found here.

emersense learning design marks a new approach to learning to enable those with drive and commitment to a sustainable future by creating unique events with a high level of engagement and output. Read more about our learning design here and please contact us at  info@emersense.org for further information.

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/05/emersense-designing-banking-for-social-entrepreneurship-conference/feed/ 0 Creative workshop for aspiring social entrepreneurs http://emersense.org/2009/04/creative-workshop-for-aspiring-social-entrepreneurs/ http://emersense.org/2009/04/creative-workshop-for-aspiring-social-entrepreneurs/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=438 Push The ButtonAs part of the Social Impact Award, we will be hosting a creative sessions for students interested in developing and submitting their initiative: Following upon a brief general introduction to the award and its opportunities, special focus is set on enabling the development of new ideas and assisting in the realization of created concepts. Furthermore, the relaxed atmosphere will provide space for new connections and possible collaborations to be initiated.

This workshop is open for students of all universities. It will take place on 08 May 2009 at 5.00pm in “Depot” (Breite Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna). More information and registration for the workshop available at the new facebook group of the award.

The Social Impact Award is an initiative by EC Vienna and emersense. It is rewarding students with innovative ideas and new approaches to bringing about positive change in society. Applications for this award can be submitted until 30 May 2009, 10pm. For more information, resources, links and details on the award please visit www.socialimpactaward.at and see the role of emersense here.

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Impressions of the event and an open group for insights, ideas and perspectives are accessible at emersense.ning

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/04/looking-back-at-chaostensioninnovation-with-miha-pogacnik/feed/ 0 “Chaos.Tension.Innovation.” A Creative Journey with Miha Pogacnik http://emersense.org/2009/03/%e2%80%9cchaostensioninnovation%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-emersense-inviting-to-a-creative-journey-with-miha-pogacnik-on-16-april-2009/ http://emersense.org/2009/03/%e2%80%9cchaostensioninnovation%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-emersense-inviting-to-a-creative-journey-with-miha-pogacnik-on-16-april-2009/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:00:52 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=165 Miha PogacnikThe world does not look the same through the eyes of an artist. There is no fear of renewal. No danger seen in uncertainty. Chaos is the catalyst for change. Tension the source of innovation. And a profound crisis what inspires transformation.

Miha Pogacnik allows us to take this perspective. As he plays the violin and speaks to the audience, compositions are unraveled and barriers to our perception removed. Chaos will be encountered. Tension felt. And a space for innovation enabled.

Miha Pogacnik is an internationally acclaimed violinist, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. For over twenty-five years, he has infused creativity through the language of music in a multitude of settings and inspired hundreds of leading companies, global forums and pioneering institutions with his virtuosity. He is founder of idriart, cultural ambassador of Slovenia and board member of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. More

This event will take place on Thursdy, 16 April 2009 at 7.00 pm in “borg3 musiksaal” (Landstr. Hauptstraße 70, 1030 Vienna). Participation fee 59 EUR (regular), 29 EUR (students). Only limited places availabe. Registrations at info@emersense.org

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/03/%e2%80%9cchaostensioninnovation%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-emersense-inviting-to-a-creative-journey-with-miha-pogacnik-on-16-april-2009/feed/ 1 An Invitation to “Solution – Leadership for Sustainability” http://emersense.org/2009/03/an-invitation-to-%e2%80%9csolution-%e2%80%93-leadership-for-sustainability%e2%80%9d/ http://emersense.org/2009/03/an-invitation-to-%e2%80%9csolution-%e2%80%93-leadership-for-sustainability%e2%80%9d/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:00:19 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=158 Solution Invitation

“Solution – Leadership for Sustainability” is an annual four day conference by AIESEC and emersense first hosted in 2006. Until now around 200 selected participants and well over 40 reputable guests and partners from across the world have participated in this unique learning platform to create a sustainable future.

This year’s “Solution” will take place from 14 to 17 May 2009 in Vienna and offers space for 80 selected delegates from Austria and abroad. Applications are now open.

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/03/an-invitation-to-%e2%80%9csolution-%e2%80%93-leadership-for-sustainability%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 “Social Entrepreneurship and the Power of New Ideas” at CareerDays09 http://emersense.org/2009/03/emersense-workshop-at-careerdays09-%e2%80%9csocial-entrepreneurship-and-the-power-of-new-ideas%e2%80%9d/ http://emersense.org/2009/03/emersense-workshop-at-careerdays09-%e2%80%9csocial-entrepreneurship-and-the-power-of-new-ideas%e2%80%9d/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=155 As part of the AIESEC CareerDays09, we will be hosting an interactive workshop for students eager to take first steps as drivers of positive change. Upon brief insights into the concept of social entrepreneurship and its implementation around the globe, we will particularly create space and opportunity for the participants to identify and share their own ideas for social innovations and ventures.

This workshop is open for students of all universities. It will take place on 31 March 2009 at 2.30pm in Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. A more detailed description of the workshop and link to the applications can be found here.

]]> http://emersense.org/2009/03/emersense-workshop-at-careerdays09-%e2%80%9csocial-entrepreneurship-and-the-power-of-new-ideas%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 emersense continuing partnership with AIESEC for “Solution 2009″ http://emersense.org/2009/02/emersense-partnering-with-aiesec-to-host-solution-2009/ http://emersense.org/2009/02/emersense-partnering-with-aiesec-to-host-solution-2009/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:00:09 +0000 emersense http://emersense.org/?p=151 Solution 2009

“Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract – sustainable development – and turn it into a reality for all the world’s people.“ (Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the UN)

As AIESEC in Austria and emersense, we particularly believe in the dreams, intentions and potential of youth to take on this challenge and shape a sustainable future. It is for this reason, that we will continue our partnership and again jointly host “Solution” – a unique learning platform to foster clarity, confidence, capability and courage in young people’s pursuit of driving positive change in society.

First hosted in 2006, the annual four day conferences since then have engaged around 200 selected participants and well over 40 reputable guests and partners from across the world for inspiring and triggering experiences upon their ambitions and ideas to create a sustainable future.

This year’s “Solution” will take place from 14 to 17 May 2009 in Vienna. The conference will be open for 80 selected delegates from Austria and abroad. Applications are starting on 15 March 2009. More

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