iBuild - Tools and skills for entrepreneurs

This training is here for you to…

• improve cooperation skills, tools, practices, and strategies of youth NGOs
• make NGO visibility, dissemination, and PR activities more effective
• increase the recognition of non-formal learning and youth work
• enhance cross-sectoral sharing of expertise, cooperation, and networking among young entrepreneurs and/or youth leaders
• stimulate the creation of youth projects and innovative enterprises

Participants’ profile:

• Youth workers, youth leaders, members and volunteers of youth associations, educators
• at least 18 years old and able to communicate easily in English
• are able to participate fully at the programme from the beginning 'till the end.

Methodology

We facilitate learning by non-formal methods: self-directed work towards learning goals; self-assessment; skills development workshops, individual-, couple- and group work; simulations, exercises for creative expression, drama, dance and outdoor, debriefings, and plenary discussions. We share and analyze cases of partners’ everyday challenges, and learn to work with cooperation tools such as design thinking, and business model canvas.

Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that emphasizes understanding the user's perspective and redefining problems to identify solutions.

The Business Model Canvas is a tool for describing, designing, challenging, and pivoting your business model. It is especially useful for entrepreneurs.

Teaching Design Thinking and the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to NGO workers can be extremely beneficial, enhancing their ability to create impactful, sustainable, and user-focused solutions. Here are a few of the reasons why:

• Understanding User Needs
• Innovation
• Efficient Resource Use
• Stakeholder Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Capacity Building
• Scalability and Adaptability

Trainers of the project

Dr. László Radácsi has an illustrious academic career spanning over 30 years. After earning his Ph.D. in Business Administration, László has made a significant impact in the fields of entrepreneurship, sustainability management, and business-NGO partnerships. As a renowned researcher, trainer, and coach, László has shared his strategic expertise with leaders in various sectors, helping them navigate the dynamic business-societal landscape with confidence. He is a highly accomplished consultant, having worked with businesses and NGOs both in Hungary and abroad.

Norbert Hochstein is a soft skills trainer in one of the biggest Hungarian universities, and works as a freelance trainer and as an entrepreneur. He started his work with young people in 2007, he was part of the NGO life for more than 5 years, and more than 10 years he has spent on the youth field, designing and facilitating international learning events. He has a BA degree in Business IT-Specialised for the Bank sector and is trained in coaching and systemic work, also a certified NLP Master Practitioner. Lifelong learning is part of his life and learning became his passion in these years. He does training courses and coaching-consultation sessions in order to support the learning of people.

Vivien Csákány is working as a sustainability expert at Budapest Business School, where she earned her degree as an Economist in Human Resource Management. She’s managed several projects in the field of entrepreneurship development, sustainability, and volunteering activities. She’s the organizer of the yearly held Volunteers’ Week at Budapest Business School, where she works with numerous civic organizations and coordinates the voluntary work of hundreds of students and coworkers. Vivien enjoys giving knowledge to young people through trainings and courses in the field of sustainability.