CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of June for CGI are:
✔ Innovation Ecosystem Workshop
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at LCWU, Lahore
ConneXion 2010 is an annual event organized by PGPX students at IIM Ahmedabad to bring together industry and academia. The theme is "Management Challenges for Emerging Opportunities." It will be held from October 22-24, 2010 and feature talks on innovations for inclusive growth, green technologies, and marketing innovations. Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the event. It aims to promote discussion between industry leaders, policymakers, students and faculty on contemporary issues.
This document outlines a youth entrepreneurship and innovation project called HOPE that aims to address unemployment, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and foster intercultural understanding among youth in Egypt. The project will create platforms in schools and universities to train students in skills like pitching ideas, networking, and developing innovative solutions to challenges. International students will partner with local student groups to conduct workshops and competitions over 10 weeks to generate new business ideas and solutions. The project aims to empower Egyptian youth, and will be coordinated locally by People Development Foundation and supported globally by partners like AIESEC for training and resources.
Horasis Asia Meeting 2020 Programme
The annual Horasis Asia Meeting is Asia’s premier gathering of the region’s most senior leaders from business and government. The meeting is poised to be the ideal platform to explore and advance regional cooperation, impact investing and sustainable growth.
400 of the foremost business and political leaders from Asia and the world will gather to overcome the profound economic, political and social disruptions caused by COVID-19. Delegates will have an opportunity to interact with key political and business leaders to jointly develop solutions for dealing with the current crisis and shaping a durable economic system for Asia’s post-COVID future.
With this meeting, Horasis offers the conceptual backbone and action platform to advance Asia’s recovery – envisioning and implementing novel business models, new political cooperation and deep social cohesion.
Co-Developing Asian Regions Post-COVID :
- Chaired by Andre Kwok, Andre Kwok, Founder, Good City Foundation, Hong Kong SAR (Future City Summit)
COVID does not respect political boundaries and it has affected all regions of Asia. Many had centers of excellence that need a new development plan to foster growth as we cope with home-work. Are there outstanding easements and joint developments that could be proposed by each government? Will greater foreign investment help achieve the desired changes?
Cooperation between Asian Cities :
- Panelist: Peggy Tse, Chief Strategy Officer, Future City Summit, China
The population of Asian cities is rapidly growing, infrastructure management such as in water supply systems and waste management systems become pressing issues. Through Asian cities’ cooperation ravages like COVID-19 may be quelled. How to do more? What is needed to enable sustainable growth?
The document discusses AIESEC, an international student organization that provides opportunities for leadership development, internships, and cultural exchange. It outlines AIESEC's history from its founding in 1948 to the present day. Key details include AIESEC's core work being refreshed in 2005 to focus on providing members integrated development experiences through leadership, international internships, and participation in a global learning environment. The document also discusses AIESEC's values, programs like team member programs, internships, volunteer programs, and ensuring lifelong connections with alumni. Overall, the summary highlights that AIESEC is a global student organization that aims to develop youth leadership through international experiences.
The document summarizes the PAN IIT - 2008 Global Alumni Conference. It discusses the goals of the conference which are to inspire, innovate and transform through discussions on topics like innovation, research, education, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and rural transformation. It provides details on the various plenary sessions, speakers, panel discussions and associated events planned over the 3 day conference at IIT Madras from December 19-21, 2008.
The document discusses innovation enablers at the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG). It outlines the roles, tools, and technologies that support innovation. Key enablers include appointing an Innovation Facilitator, establishing an Idea Screening Team and Innovation Ambassadors, developing an Idea Management System and Innovation Zone portal, and allocating budgets for testing prototypes. The document also discusses building an innovative culture through leadership support, training programs, and instituting rewards and recognition for innovative ideas.
Knowledge management collaboration model for the city of jeddahKhaled Ali
This document proposes a knowledge management collaboration model for the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It identifies the key knowledge agents as universities, government agencies, the private sector, and the community. It discusses models of two-way and multi-directional collaboration between knowledge agents. Guidelines for a collaboration model include having a strategic vision to guide collaboration. A proposed model is presented with the goal of facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer between all key stakeholders to support the development of Jeddah as a knowledge city.
A Strategy for the Arts in Singapore 2011-2014Kay Vasey
The document outlines a strategy for arts in Singapore from 2011-2014. It aims to (1) increase global impact by bringing new artists and audiences together, and (2) create international opportunities for Singaporeans and build trust in the UK's arts leadership. Key focus areas include showcasing new ideas/talent, building networks between the UK and Singapore, and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations. Outcomes include influencing cultural policy, increasing UK arts in Singapore, and facilitating international collaborations.
ConneXion 2010 is an annual event organized by PGPX students at IIM Ahmedabad to bring together industry and academia. The theme is "Management Challenges for Emerging Opportunities." It will be held from October 22-24, 2010 and feature talks on innovations for inclusive growth, green technologies, and marketing innovations. Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the event. It aims to promote discussion between industry leaders, policymakers, students and faculty on contemporary issues.
This document outlines a youth entrepreneurship and innovation project called HOPE that aims to address unemployment, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and foster intercultural understanding among youth in Egypt. The project will create platforms in schools and universities to train students in skills like pitching ideas, networking, and developing innovative solutions to challenges. International students will partner with local student groups to conduct workshops and competitions over 10 weeks to generate new business ideas and solutions. The project aims to empower Egyptian youth, and will be coordinated locally by People Development Foundation and supported globally by partners like AIESEC for training and resources.
Horasis Asia Meeting 2020 Programme
The annual Horasis Asia Meeting is Asia’s premier gathering of the region’s most senior leaders from business and government. The meeting is poised to be the ideal platform to explore and advance regional cooperation, impact investing and sustainable growth.
400 of the foremost business and political leaders from Asia and the world will gather to overcome the profound economic, political and social disruptions caused by COVID-19. Delegates will have an opportunity to interact with key political and business leaders to jointly develop solutions for dealing with the current crisis and shaping a durable economic system for Asia’s post-COVID future.
With this meeting, Horasis offers the conceptual backbone and action platform to advance Asia’s recovery – envisioning and implementing novel business models, new political cooperation and deep social cohesion.
Co-Developing Asian Regions Post-COVID :
- Chaired by Andre Kwok, Andre Kwok, Founder, Good City Foundation, Hong Kong SAR (Future City Summit)
COVID does not respect political boundaries and it has affected all regions of Asia. Many had centers of excellence that need a new development plan to foster growth as we cope with home-work. Are there outstanding easements and joint developments that could be proposed by each government? Will greater foreign investment help achieve the desired changes?
Cooperation between Asian Cities :
- Panelist: Peggy Tse, Chief Strategy Officer, Future City Summit, China
The population of Asian cities is rapidly growing, infrastructure management such as in water supply systems and waste management systems become pressing issues. Through Asian cities’ cooperation ravages like COVID-19 may be quelled. How to do more? What is needed to enable sustainable growth?
The document discusses AIESEC, an international student organization that provides opportunities for leadership development, internships, and cultural exchange. It outlines AIESEC's history from its founding in 1948 to the present day. Key details include AIESEC's core work being refreshed in 2005 to focus on providing members integrated development experiences through leadership, international internships, and participation in a global learning environment. The document also discusses AIESEC's values, programs like team member programs, internships, volunteer programs, and ensuring lifelong connections with alumni. Overall, the summary highlights that AIESEC is a global student organization that aims to develop youth leadership through international experiences.
The document summarizes the PAN IIT - 2008 Global Alumni Conference. It discusses the goals of the conference which are to inspire, innovate and transform through discussions on topics like innovation, research, education, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and rural transformation. It provides details on the various plenary sessions, speakers, panel discussions and associated events planned over the 3 day conference at IIT Madras from December 19-21, 2008.
The document discusses innovation enablers at the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG). It outlines the roles, tools, and technologies that support innovation. Key enablers include appointing an Innovation Facilitator, establishing an Idea Screening Team and Innovation Ambassadors, developing an Idea Management System and Innovation Zone portal, and allocating budgets for testing prototypes. The document also discusses building an innovative culture through leadership support, training programs, and instituting rewards and recognition for innovative ideas.
Knowledge management collaboration model for the city of jeddahKhaled Ali
This document proposes a knowledge management collaboration model for the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It identifies the key knowledge agents as universities, government agencies, the private sector, and the community. It discusses models of two-way and multi-directional collaboration between knowledge agents. Guidelines for a collaboration model include having a strategic vision to guide collaboration. A proposed model is presented with the goal of facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer between all key stakeholders to support the development of Jeddah as a knowledge city.
A Strategy for the Arts in Singapore 2011-2014Kay Vasey
The document outlines a strategy for arts in Singapore from 2011-2014. It aims to (1) increase global impact by bringing new artists and audiences together, and (2) create international opportunities for Singaporeans and build trust in the UK's arts leadership. Key focus areas include showcasing new ideas/talent, building networks between the UK and Singapore, and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations. Outcomes include influencing cultural policy, increasing UK arts in Singapore, and facilitating international collaborations.
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of Apr for CGI are:
✔ Team CGI visits Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT)
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at LCWU, Lahore
CGI—Innovation Consulting—combining Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of October for CGI are:
✔ Selection of Startups for Cohort-2 at LCWU, Lahore
✔ Cohort-2 Trainings at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Cohort-2 Trainings at LCWU, Lahore
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of Feb for CGI are:
✔ CGI Signs MOU with LCWU
✔ Media Coverage of CGI DICE Program
✔ Inclusive & Creative Economy
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of May for CGI are:
✔ Federal Minister Mr. Shehryar Khan Afridi was Chief Guest at Incubation Management Bootcamp
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at LCWU, Lahore
CGI—Innovation Consulting—Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of December for CGI are:
✔ Cohort-2 Modules at National University of Modern Languages
✔ Cohort-2 Modules Lahore College For Women University
✔ GIC Cohort-1 at Lahore Garrison University
External Forums Attended by AIESEC in Delhi IITrichamangwana1
[TYPE THE COMPANY NAME] attended several external forums in 2013 related to education and innovation, including:
1) PechaKucha Night hosted by Adianta School of Leadership and Innovation, which featured speakers from education startups and innovations in preschool, higher education, and non-traditional forms of education.
2) Innovate for Good @India organized by Microsoft and QUEST Alliance to help young people develop ideas for social innovation and social entrepreneurship through training and mentoring.
3) A Google Business Group event on using Google Business Photos and early stage funding trends in India.
4) A Learning Curve Corporation event on advanced MBA courses for employees.
5)
CGI—Innovation Consulting—combining Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of September for CGI are:
✔ Graduation Ceremony of Cohort-1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Graduation Ceremony of Cohort-1 at LCWU, Lahore
✔ SoCreative Hackathon at NUML powered by IBM
[Challenge:Future] International Conference On Social InnovationsChallenge:Future
The document summarizes an international conference on social innovations held in Lahore, Pakistan from February 22-23, 2013. Over 80-100 people from 4 partner organizations participated with the goal of connecting young people and entrepreneurship to social impact. The 2-day conference featured motivational speakers, group activities, and discussions to encourage innovative thinking around social issues. Participants engaged in a social model project competition to develop solutions for Pakistan's water shortage problem using recycled materials. The conference aimed to provide Pakistan's large youth population a platform to synergize their ideas and efforts to achieve social and economic change. Attendees began working together on initiatives after the event. The concluding speaker praised it as a remarkable event for connecting youth and social innovation.
This document provides a report on AIESEC Kolkata's Global Youth Forum 2013, a 2-day event that brought together students, interns, corporate partners, and NGO partners. Day 1 included a Corporate Conclave panel discussion on leadership skills for young entrepreneurs. Day 2 consisted of a Youth to Business Forum and a Global Village, where interns from over 12 countries showcased their cultures. The event aimed to connect youth to business opportunities and develop global understanding among students. It was deemed a success by its 503 attendees and in bridging gaps between students and corporations in Kolkata.
Next 2013: Innovation and The Future (Post Conference Overview)Bernard Moon
The document outlines the agenda for the NEXT Conference on Innovation & The Future held on June 14, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. The all-day event included sessions on innovation in healthcare, cities as engines of growth, startup booths, and remarks from speakers. Topics at the conference focused on the future of areas like education, search technology, and global issues. Speakers included executives from companies like Microsoft, Healtheon/WebMD, Red Octane, Intuitive Surgical, and global thought leaders. The conference aimed to connect Korean startups with investors, media, corporations, and universities from around the world.
Singapore Entrepreneurship Challenge Post Event Impact ReportPrukalpa Sankar
The Singapore Entrepreneurship Challenge was the first of its kind Startup Case Challenge competition in Singapore in conjunction with NTU's Entrepreneurship & Innovation week involving 100+ startups in Singapore.
The newsletter summarizes various entrepreneurship events organized by C-TIDES at IIT Madras. It describes a case study competition that had over 50 entries and awarded cash prizes. It discusses a TEDx event on education in India with 28 speakers from different fields. It also outlines a one-day entrepreneurship summit called "Road to Success" that featured talks from successful entrepreneurs. Finally, it mentions a business plan workshop that provided guidance on drafting business plans and a startup idea competition that saw various student startups pitch their ideas.
Sohail Ahmed is an Indian motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and life strategist. He founded Mentor My Way Inc. to mentor people and help them reach their full potential. Sohail has mentored hundreds of thousands of people globally on topics like self-esteem, mindset, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He is actively involved in various initiatives of the Indian government and has received several awards and recognition for his work.
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of August for CGI are:
✔ Incubation Management Workshop
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at LCWU, Lahore
Corporate culture can be defined as the values, norms, attitudes and behavior patterns, that are shared within an organization [Herzog, 2011]. Corporate culture can be seen as the personality of a company that influences people's behavior within the organization, regardless of size and field of action
L'Strategique is a partnership firm that supports international clients in collaborations and partnerships in higher education. It aims to globalize education by providing standardized higher education to both Indian and international students. The firm's vision, under its founder Dr. Vaneeta Aggarwal, is to support clients entering the Indian market through strategic partnerships that benefit both parties. This includes industry-academia partnerships, faculty and student exchanges, and representing foreign universities in India. The firm hosts webinars and summits on topics related to emerging skills, entrepreneurship, and the future of work and education.
This document provides an overview of an innovation and design thinking course. It outlines the course learning goals which are to enable students to recognize changing business landscapes, understand design thinking philosophy, and equip students with design thinking tools and frameworks. It also lists the intended learning outcomes which are to recognize limitations of traditional thinking, formulate innovative solutions, develop empathy, enhance creativity, embrace experimentation, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The course evaluation includes a mid-term exam, design thinking project, and end-term exam. It then introduces the instructor and provides testimonials praising his expertise in innovation and ability to build design thinking capacity.
This document provides an overview of an innovation and design thinking course. It outlines the course learning goals which are to enable students to recognize changing business landscapes, understand design thinking philosophy, and equip students with design thinking tools and frameworks. It also lists the intended learning outcomes which are recognizing limitations of traditional thinking, formulating innovative solutions, developing empathy, and recognizing an entrepreneurial mindset. The course evaluation includes a mid-term exam, design thinking project, and end-term exam. It then introduces the course facilitator and provides testimonials praising his expertise in innovation and design thinking workshops.
Sohail Ahmed is an Indian motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset expert. He founded My Way Inc. to mentor people and help them reach their potential. Sohail has mentored and coached people from various backgrounds through his programs. He regularly speaks at forums on topics like motivation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Sohail aims to positively impact at least one billion lives through his work.
Pakistani Startups Showcase - DCO - Saudi ArabiaImran Jattala
The document discusses Ignite National Technology Fund's programs to promote technology entrepreneurship in Pakistan, including establishing National Incubation Centers (NICs). It states that over 1480 startups have been inducted into the 8 existing NICs, which provide resources and support to help startups. The document also profiles several Pakistani startups showcasing at the DCO Startup Night in Riyadh that are working in areas like agritech, e-commerce, healthtech, retailtech, transportation, and more.
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of Apr for CGI are:
✔ Team CGI visits Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT)
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at LCWU, Lahore
CGI—Innovation Consulting—combining Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of October for CGI are:
✔ Selection of Startups for Cohort-2 at LCWU, Lahore
✔ Cohort-2 Trainings at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Cohort-2 Trainings at LCWU, Lahore
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of Feb for CGI are:
✔ CGI Signs MOU with LCWU
✔ Media Coverage of CGI DICE Program
✔ Inclusive & Creative Economy
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of May for CGI are:
✔ Federal Minister Mr. Shehryar Khan Afridi was Chief Guest at Incubation Management Bootcamp
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 continues at LCWU, Lahore
CGI—Innovation Consulting—Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of December for CGI are:
✔ Cohort-2 Modules at National University of Modern Languages
✔ Cohort-2 Modules Lahore College For Women University
✔ GIC Cohort-1 at Lahore Garrison University
External Forums Attended by AIESEC in Delhi IITrichamangwana1
[TYPE THE COMPANY NAME] attended several external forums in 2013 related to education and innovation, including:
1) PechaKucha Night hosted by Adianta School of Leadership and Innovation, which featured speakers from education startups and innovations in preschool, higher education, and non-traditional forms of education.
2) Innovate for Good @India organized by Microsoft and QUEST Alliance to help young people develop ideas for social innovation and social entrepreneurship through training and mentoring.
3) A Google Business Group event on using Google Business Photos and early stage funding trends in India.
4) A Learning Curve Corporation event on advanced MBA courses for employees.
5)
CGI—Innovation Consulting—combining Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategyzer and Strategy of McKinsey. Our mission is to build Knowledge Economy & to make Pakistan Top-50 Innovative Nation.
Highlights of September for CGI are:
✔ Graduation Ceremony of Cohort-1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Graduation Ceremony of Cohort-1 at LCWU, Lahore
✔ SoCreative Hackathon at NUML powered by IBM
[Challenge:Future] International Conference On Social InnovationsChallenge:Future
The document summarizes an international conference on social innovations held in Lahore, Pakistan from February 22-23, 2013. Over 80-100 people from 4 partner organizations participated with the goal of connecting young people and entrepreneurship to social impact. The 2-day conference featured motivational speakers, group activities, and discussions to encourage innovative thinking around social issues. Participants engaged in a social model project competition to develop solutions for Pakistan's water shortage problem using recycled materials. The conference aimed to provide Pakistan's large youth population a platform to synergize their ideas and efforts to achieve social and economic change. Attendees began working together on initiatives after the event. The concluding speaker praised it as a remarkable event for connecting youth and social innovation.
This document provides a report on AIESEC Kolkata's Global Youth Forum 2013, a 2-day event that brought together students, interns, corporate partners, and NGO partners. Day 1 included a Corporate Conclave panel discussion on leadership skills for young entrepreneurs. Day 2 consisted of a Youth to Business Forum and a Global Village, where interns from over 12 countries showcased their cultures. The event aimed to connect youth to business opportunities and develop global understanding among students. It was deemed a success by its 503 attendees and in bridging gaps between students and corporations in Kolkata.
Next 2013: Innovation and The Future (Post Conference Overview)Bernard Moon
The document outlines the agenda for the NEXT Conference on Innovation & The Future held on June 14, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. The all-day event included sessions on innovation in healthcare, cities as engines of growth, startup booths, and remarks from speakers. Topics at the conference focused on the future of areas like education, search technology, and global issues. Speakers included executives from companies like Microsoft, Healtheon/WebMD, Red Octane, Intuitive Surgical, and global thought leaders. The conference aimed to connect Korean startups with investors, media, corporations, and universities from around the world.
Singapore Entrepreneurship Challenge Post Event Impact ReportPrukalpa Sankar
The Singapore Entrepreneurship Challenge was the first of its kind Startup Case Challenge competition in Singapore in conjunction with NTU's Entrepreneurship & Innovation week involving 100+ startups in Singapore.
The newsletter summarizes various entrepreneurship events organized by C-TIDES at IIT Madras. It describes a case study competition that had over 50 entries and awarded cash prizes. It discusses a TEDx event on education in India with 28 speakers from different fields. It also outlines a one-day entrepreneurship summit called "Road to Success" that featured talks from successful entrepreneurs. Finally, it mentions a business plan workshop that provided guidance on drafting business plans and a startup idea competition that saw various student startups pitch their ideas.
Sohail Ahmed is an Indian motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and life strategist. He founded Mentor My Way Inc. to mentor people and help them reach their full potential. Sohail has mentored hundreds of thousands of people globally on topics like self-esteem, mindset, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He is actively involved in various initiatives of the Indian government and has received several awards and recognition for his work.
CGI is Innovation Consulting: with a design thinking mindset of IDEO, and the business capability of McKinsey, all of that combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Highlights of August for CGI are:
✔ Incubation Management Workshop
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at NUML, Islamabad
✔ Startup Cohort 1 at LCWU, Lahore
Corporate culture can be defined as the values, norms, attitudes and behavior patterns, that are shared within an organization [Herzog, 2011]. Corporate culture can be seen as the personality of a company that influences people's behavior within the organization, regardless of size and field of action
L'Strategique is a partnership firm that supports international clients in collaborations and partnerships in higher education. It aims to globalize education by providing standardized higher education to both Indian and international students. The firm's vision, under its founder Dr. Vaneeta Aggarwal, is to support clients entering the Indian market through strategic partnerships that benefit both parties. This includes industry-academia partnerships, faculty and student exchanges, and representing foreign universities in India. The firm hosts webinars and summits on topics related to emerging skills, entrepreneurship, and the future of work and education.
This document provides an overview of an innovation and design thinking course. It outlines the course learning goals which are to enable students to recognize changing business landscapes, understand design thinking philosophy, and equip students with design thinking tools and frameworks. It also lists the intended learning outcomes which are to recognize limitations of traditional thinking, formulate innovative solutions, develop empathy, enhance creativity, embrace experimentation, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The course evaluation includes a mid-term exam, design thinking project, and end-term exam. It then introduces the instructor and provides testimonials praising his expertise in innovation and ability to build design thinking capacity.
This document provides an overview of an innovation and design thinking course. It outlines the course learning goals which are to enable students to recognize changing business landscapes, understand design thinking philosophy, and equip students with design thinking tools and frameworks. It also lists the intended learning outcomes which are recognizing limitations of traditional thinking, formulating innovative solutions, developing empathy, and recognizing an entrepreneurial mindset. The course evaluation includes a mid-term exam, design thinking project, and end-term exam. It then introduces the course facilitator and provides testimonials praising his expertise in innovation and design thinking workshops.
Sohail Ahmed is an Indian motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset expert. He founded My Way Inc. to mentor people and help them reach their potential. Sohail has mentored and coached people from various backgrounds through his programs. He regularly speaks at forums on topics like motivation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Sohail aims to positively impact at least one billion lives through his work.
Pakistani Startups Showcase - DCO - Saudi ArabiaImran Jattala
The document discusses Ignite National Technology Fund's programs to promote technology entrepreneurship in Pakistan, including establishing National Incubation Centers (NICs). It states that over 1480 startups have been inducted into the 8 existing NICs, which provide resources and support to help startups. The document also profiles several Pakistani startups showcasing at the DCO Startup Night in Riyadh that are working in areas like agritech, e-commerce, healthtech, retailtech, transportation, and more.
The document describes the Center for Global Innovators' Startup Summer School program in Pakistan. The 4-week online program aims to teach students how to build a business in an interactive, gamified learning platform. It will be held across 20+ cities in Pakistan and aims to incubate over 100 startups per year as part of Pakistan's largest innovation program.
The document provides contact information for Mehtab Hameed, who works as a trainer, youth activist, performance coach, and NLP practitioner. It lists Hameed's website and contact phone number and email for queries. The document also references teacher training programs, life coaching, and customized training programs available through Hameed.
The document discusses 6 things that make humans unique: creativity, persuasion and negotiation, mental agility/flexibility, emotional intelligence, communication in the digital age, and teamwork and collaboration. It focuses on emotional intelligence, defining it as recognizing, understanding, and managing one's own emotions as well as recognizing, understanding, and influencing the emotions of others. The document outlines the skills of self-awareness, self-management, empathy, and social awareness as components of emotional intelligence and how it is mastered.
The document discusses Carol Dweck's research on mindsets and the importance of a growth mindset. It provides examples of how to praise effort over innate qualities to foster a growth mindset. A growth mindset believes that abilities can be developed, while a fixed mindset believes abilities are innate talents. Implementing a growth mindset culture in organizations can enable digital transformation and help employees feel empowered to take on new challenges.
Air University Entrepreneurship Course Spring2020Imran Jattala
The document outlines the course outline for an entrepreneurship course at Air University in Spring 2020. The 16-week course includes lectures from faculty and industry experts, as well as a semester project where students build a real customer-funded startup. Key topics covered include developing business ideas, feasibility analysis, business model design, marketing, finance, and growth strategies. The goal is for students to launch a revenue-generating venture by the end of the course.
This document outlines the requirements and guidelines for a semester project to build a customer-funded startup. Students must submit various deliverables by specified deadlines, including a business plan report, 1-minute elevator pitch video, pitch deck, and live presentation. The project is meant to take students through the innovation process from problem identification to growth using frameworks like design thinking, lean startup, and agile scaling. Key performance indicators are identified for evaluating problems, solutions, and growth. Resources are also provided to help with the elevator pitch and pitch deck.
The document provides information on fundraising for startups, including different sources of startup funding and key performance indicators (KPIs) that are important for startups and investors. It discusses KPIs at different stages of a startup, from problem identification through product/market fit to ongoing metrics like customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and growth. The document also shares Guy Kawasaki's 10-slide pitch deck template and recommends following the author and organization on social media for more entrepreneurship resources.
This document discusses sales and go-to-market strategies for startups. It covers that everyone is involved in sales in some way through networking, relationships and transactions. It also discusses developing a compelling story and solving problems rather than just selling. The document then discusses go-to-market strategy, including determining product-market fit, audience, competition and distribution channels. It emphasizes the importance of building trust with customers. Finally, it provides a framework for analyzing a startup's competitive position based on perceived use value and price.
The document provides guidance on creating a pitch deck and preparing for fundraising. It discusses financial modeling, including a sample 5-year financial projection showing expenses, revenues, and gross profits. It also covers creating a one-page business plan, highlighting the essential elements that should be included, such as problem statement, solution, business model, target market, and marketing plan. Finally, it introduces Guy Kawasaki's 10-slide pitch deck template as an effective structure for presenting to investors.
This document provides instructions for an assignment on building a startup business model. It outlines 5 sections for the assignment: customer personas, business model canvas, business model validation, brand canvas, and startup financial model. For the customer personas section, it instructs students to create minimum 5 customer personas with details like demographics, goals, pains/gains, and buying behaviors. The business model canvas section asks students to complete the 9 boxes of the business model canvas template. It also provides instructions for the other sections and asks students to submit their individual assignment files.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Explore the key differences between silicone sponge rubber and foam rubber in this comprehensive presentation. Learn about their unique properties, manufacturing processes, and applications across various industries. Discover how each material performs in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Gain insights from real-world case studies and make informed decisions for your projects.
Exploring the Contrast Silicone Sponge Rubber Versus Foam Rubber.pptx
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► ISSUE June | ► YEAR 2019
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM WORKSHOP
During the month of June 2019, Exams were conducted in
NUML & LCWU followed by Summer Vacations. The startups
were given the responsibility of working on their respective
Business Model Canvases, Customer Personas, study their
competitions and conduct market research.
Center for Global Innovators- CGI utilized this time to
organize a two days Innovation Ecosystem Workshop for
the Business Incubation Centers and ORIC offices of
universities, Private Incubation Centers and Corporate
Innovation Centers.
In this issue:
PG. 2
Innovation Ecosystem Workshop
PG. 3 & 4
Activities of Day One
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Activities of Day Two
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Innovation Ecosystem Workshop
Innovation Ecosystem Workshop was a two day
event and was organized on June 27 & 28, 2019 at
Resource Center Murree, training vicinity of Fatima
Jinnah Women University. RCM is located at a
premium location in Murree close to Governor’s
house. The vicinity also offers accommodation
facility and the participants appreciated the comfort
of training hall, accommodation and food within the
premises. For this workshop Center for Global
Innovators collaborated with B Icon, DBTV and PM
Youth Program.
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Name Designation Organization
1
Ms. Hafiza Aban Abid
Qazi
Assistant Director ORIC Punjab University
2 Rizwan Buttar CEO Zauq
3 Qasim Jalali Director ORIC Islamia College Peshawar
4 Asif Bashir Manager, BIC National Textile University Faisalabad
5 Ata Ur Rahman Deputy Director ORIC National Textile University Faisalabad
6 Prof. Dr. M Shoaib Director IB&M UET Lahore
7 Dr. Aftab Ahmed Assistant Professor
PIEAS
8 Dr. Tayyab Javed HEAD ORIC
9 Taimoor Khan Manager BIC Foundation University
10 Yasir Amjad Manager BIC UMT
11 Ikhtiar Ahmed Khoso Director
IBA Sukkar
12 Mujtaba Shah AM
13 Anum Naseem Program Manager
Netsol
14 Hijab Khan Graphic Designer
15 Rizwan Sindhu Professor Virtual University
16 Ahmer Rafi Additional Director ORIC
Institute of Space & Technology
17 M. Arshad Manager ORIC
18 Dr. Izhar Ullah Asst. Professor UET Peshawar
19
Brig. Syed Waheed ul
Haq
MD ADRIC HIT
The objectives of this workshop were to;
Disseminate our learning and share our experience
resulting from facilitating B Icon NUML and ORIC
office LCWU in enlightening the first cohort of Social
& Creative Incubation Program.
Highlight the bottlenecks and ordeals being faced by
universities in establishing Incubation Centers and
how the experts propose to address these ordeals.
Bridge the gap between Academia and Industry and
unveil their expectations from one another.
Contribute towards fostering an entrepreneurial
spirit and culture in universities.
Given hereunder is a list of participants and the institutions they represented at the
workshop
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Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower –Steve Jobs
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1.1. Opening Speech by Mr. Imran Jattala
Mr. Imran Jattala, Co- Founder Center for Global
Innovators welcomed the participants, panelists and
guests. Mr. Jattala introduced CGI as Center for
Global Innovators (CGI) is Innovation Consulting
with the design thinking mindset of IDEO, business
capability of McKinsey, combined with the
entrepreneurial spirit of the best startups.
Mr. Jattala shared his journey with the participants
and explained in detail EDIE (Entrepreneurship
Driven Innovation Ecosystem) as the objective of the
existence of CGI. Mr. Jattala shared with the
participants how CGI in collaboration with Cranfield
School of Management & Leadership, Sustainable
Development for Policy Institute, NUML and LCWU
pitched for and was awarded DICE Fund to facilitate
NUML and LCWU in establishing state of the art
Social & Creative Incubation Centers. Mr. Jattala
also explained the background and the thought
process with which CGI designed the curriculum to
be used by NUML & LCWU. This curriculum was
reviewed and approved by Cranfield School of
Management & Leadership.
Followed by this Mr. Jattala gave a detailed session
on “Design Thinking” for the attendees of the
Incubation Management Workshop.
1. Day- One
1.2. Keynote Speech by Mr. Amir Jahangir -
Building an Innovation Ecosystem
Followed by Mr. Imran Jattala, Mr. Amir Jahangir
delivered a keynote speech on “Building an
Innovation Ecosystem”. Mr. Amir Jahangir is the
CEO and Founder of DBTV, Mishal and Agahi
Foundation. Mr. Amir Jahangir built his narrative
on the fact that Innovation Ecosystem is the key to
stimulate economic growth of any country.
The takeaways from his keynote were that
digitization coupled with creativity and
communication skills is where a bright future lies.
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1.3. Panel Discussion I-National Innovation
Agenda
The panelists for the first panel discussion included;
a. Mr. Saleem Ranjha, Executive Director Board of
Investment
b. Mr. Barkan Saeed, Former Chairman Pasha
c. Mr. Ayub Ghauri, Executive Director NetSol
Technologies
d. Dr. Ambreen Waheed, Founder Responsible
Business Initiative.
e. Brig. Syed Waheed Ul Haq, MD ADRIC HIT
This panel was moderated by Mr. Basit Subhani, a
renowned media personality. This panel discussion
focused on existing gaps in Pakistan, Best Practices
around the Globe and alterations to these best
practices to suit the ground realities and the
importance of Public Private Partnerships for
bridging the gap.
National Innovation Agenda was followed by Lunch
Break.
1. Day- One
1.4. Panel Discussion II-“Pakistan Top 50
Innovative Nations?”
The workshop was resumed after lunch with the
second panel discussion “Pakistan Top 50 Innovative
Nations?” .The panelists for the second panel
discussion included;
a. Mr. Imtiaz Rastagar, Chairman Rastagar Group
of Industries
b. Mr. Hassan Syed, CEO Ideajist
c. Mr. Ali Iqbal, GM Ignite National Technology
Fund
d. Dr. Tayyab Javed, Director ORIC PIEAS
The panel was moderated by Ms. Huma Rasheed,
Manager ORIC NUML. The discussions of the second
panel complimented the discussions of the first
Panel. In this discussion success stories of
Entrepreneurs from Pakistan from the avenues of
Innovation were highlighted. Furthermore, the
challenges, ordeals and societal barriers in fostering
an entrepreneurial culture were highlighted and
their possible solutions were proposed and debated
upon by the experts
Mr. Imtaiz Rastagar highlighted some gaps in the
logistics & manufacturing sector. Dr. Tayyeb Ali,
(Director ORIC PIEAS University) explained the
important role of ORICs, Business Incubation
Centers, technology & innovation supports centers
in economic development & job creation.
After “Pakistan Top 50 Innovative Nations?” the first
day of Innovation Ecosystem Workshop was
concluded with a group photo of the participants.
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2.1. Key note Speech by Mr. Khurram Ellahi-
"Knowing thyself & Art of Leadership“
Mr. Khurram Ellahi is Thought Leader, Philosopher,
PhD. Scholar, Social Scientist, Dreamer, Author,
Radio Jockey & Media Person. His strong grip on
Psychology and Philosophy endows him a very
unique perspective and enables him to address the
ever changing issues in the emerging dynamics of
our Personal & Professional lives through the lens of
Poetry and Fiction.
Mr. Khurram with his amazing delivery and strong
content mesmerized the audience. The participants
of Innovation Ecosystem Workshop led by Mr.
Khurram Ellahi explored the avenues from the lens
of Philosophy, Poetry and Sufi Wisdom.
Knowing Thyself & Art of Leadership was followed by
Tea Break.
1. Day- Two
2.2. Panel Discussion III- “ How ORICs can enable
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”
The workshop was resumed after the tea break with
a Panel discussion on “How ORICs can enable
Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”. The
panelists for the session included;
a. Dr. Gulfam Baghoor, Director ORIC NUML
b. Mr. Ikhtiar Khoso, Director Incubation Center
at Sukkur IBA University
c. Mr. Asif Bashir, Manager Incubation NTU
Faisalabad
d. Dr. Ambreen Waheed, Founder Responsible
Business Initiative.
The panel was moderated by Ms. Huma Rasheed,
Manager ORIC NUML. The panelists discussed the
role universities and in turn ORIC offices and
Business Incubation Centers can play in instilling
an entrepreneurial spirit amongst the University
students. In addition to discussing the bottlenecks
the panelists shared their experiences and proposed
strategies for attaining sustainability in a university
based incubation center.
Dr. Gulfam Baghoor emphasized that ORICs instead
of focusing on number publications should focus on
impact generated by those publications. Mr. Iftikhar
khoso, emphasized on nurturing solution orented
startups. Dr. Ambreen Waheed pointed out gaps in
our education system and suggested educational
reforms to prepare the youth for upcoming
challenges & empower them to bring about a positive
impact in the society.
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2.3. Key Note Speech By Mr. Shahzad Gul
PM Youth Program was partners with Center for
Global in organizing the Innovation Ecosystem
Workshop. Mr. Shahzad Gul, Program Coordinator
PM Youth Program represented his office at the
workshop.
Mr. Gul congratulated CGI on organizing a
successful event and emphasized on bridging the
gap between academia and industry. He also
highlighted the efforts being made on part of the
Federal Government to promote Entrepreneurship in
Pakistan. Mr. Gul also welcomed suggestions from
the participants and promised to communicate them
to authorities.
Mr. Shahzad Gul’s Keynote speech was followed by
Lunch Break.
1. Day- Two
2.4. Panel Discussion IV- Digital Social
Innovation
The workshop was resumed after the tea break with
a Panel Discussion on Digital Social Innovation. The
Panelists of the session included;
a. Dr. Humera Shahbaz, CEO Paperacious.
b. Brig. Syed Waheed Ul Haq, MD ADRIC HIT
c. Dr. Gulfam Baghoor, Director ORIC NUML
d. Mr. Rai Azhar, Tamgha-e-Shugahat
e. Mr. Ahmer Rafi, AD ORIC IST.
f. Mr. Ammar Jaffari, Former DG FIA.
Digital Social Innovation was moderated by Mr.
Imran Jattala. The key takeaways from this panel
discussion were; the sole purpose of existence of any
business is to serve its clients and entrepreneurs
should be encouraged to use technology as an
enabler in solving problems of their communities.
At the end of the discussion, Mr. Rai Azhar, former
assistant attorney general and survivor of terrorist
attack at session courts F.8, Islamabad in 2014 was
invited to share his story with the participants. As a
reward for his bravery Government of Pakistan has
awarded Mr. Azhar with medal of bravery (Tamgha-
e-Shugahat).
Digital Social Innovation was followed by Certificate
Distribution Ceremony and Group photograph of
day two. The Innovation Ecosystem Workshop was
then concluded with tea for the participants.