Entrepreneurship Award Workshop
A proven methodology to improve teamwork and problem-solving in the Dutch business landscape. Explore tailored packages to meet your organization's unique needs.
Unlock your team's full potential with our Entrepreneurship Award Workshop, developed by industry experts and designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, and innovation.
Customized for Your Organization
We understand that each organization has unique goals and challenges. We offer a fully customizable workshop experience tailored to your specific needs. By working closely with you to understand your objectives, we can adapt the Entrepreneurship Award Workshop to align with your goals and ensure maximum impact.
Meet the Experts
Our workshop is led by a dynamic duo, combining academic expertise and real-world entrepreneurial experience to deliver a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Ger Zwartendijk is a seasoned lecturer in entrepreneurship with a strong focus on the academic side of entrepreneurship. His extensive entrepreneurial theory and principles knowledge ensures that participants are exposed to the field's most up-to-date and relevant information.
Sebastiaan Hooft, the author of the successful book "Redesign: Becoming a Happy, Healthy and Successful Entrepreneur," brings hands-on entrepreneurial experience to the workshop. Drawing from the lessons shared in the book, Sebastiaan provides valuable insights and practical strategies to help participants thrive in their entrepreneurial journey.
Together, Ger and Sebastiaan form a powerful team, offering a unique blend of theory and practice to inspire, educate, and equip participants with the essential skills for success in today's competitive business landscape.
Workshop Activities and Flow: Exciting, Engaging, and Empowering
Our Entrepreneurship Award workshop is designed to be an immersive, interactive, and transformative experience that will leave your team inspired and equipped to excel in the entrepreneurial world.
1. Icebreakers
We kick off the workshop with engaging icebreakers about entrepreneurship that set the stage for a fun and collaborative atmosphere and encourage participants to network and bond with their colleagues. This initial phase is crucial in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and open to sharing their ideas and insights.
2. Forming Teams
Participants are divided into small groups, ideally consisting of 3-5 members with diverse backgrounds and skills. This diversity helps create a dynamic environment and encourages collaborative problem-solving.
3. Generating Keywords
The workshop facilitator provides each team with two random keywords. These keywords can be related to a specific industry, technology, or even abstract concepts. Combining two unrelated words sparks creativity and pushes teams to think outside the box.
4. Brainstorming the Startup Idea
With only ten minutes, teams must quickly brainstorm and develop a unique startup concept based on their assigned keywords. Participants are encouraged to think creatively, share ideas, and actively engage in the discussion. The focus is on generating a cohesive and innovative concept rather than perfecting every detail.
5. Refining the Pitch
Once the startup idea is developed, teams must create a compelling pitch showcasing their concept. This involves identifying the target market, outlining the problem being solved, and explaining the proposed solution. Teams should also consider their startup's unique selling points and potential revenue streams.
6. Presenting the Pitch
After the ten-minute time limit, each team presents its startup to the rest of the participants. This presentation should be concise and engaging, conveying the startup concept. Teams may use visual aids, storytelling techniques, or other creative approaches to enhance their pitch.
7. Feedback and Discussion
Following each presentation, other participants and the workshop facilitator provide constructive feedback and suggestions. This exchange of ideas further helps teams refine their startup concepts and promotes a supportive, collaborative environment.
Success Stories
We've had the privilege of working with various organizations, from large multinational corporations to fast-growing startups. After participating in our workshop, our clients have reported increased innovation, improved teamwork, and a greater understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset.
TKH Group, where we conducted a customized workshop for TKH Group, focusing on using actual projects within their business units. The participants gained valuable insights into the importance of entrepreneurial skills on the work floor, the value of mentorship, and the significance of validating assumptions during product development.
Energy & Power Solutions (Rittal Nederland), giving our workshop for Energy & Power Solutions, a business unit within Rittal Nederland, was designed as a team-building exercise to help implement entrepreneurial thinking. Participants realized the potential of utilizing entrepreneurial skills in their day-to-day work, resulting in increased collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Karl Lycett
Pricing Information and Packages
We understand that every organization has unique needs and budgets, so we offer flexible pricing options to suit your requirements. Our high-end workshops are competitively priced, ensuring you receive excellent investment value.
Basic Package: Starting at €4,000, this package includes a two-hour workshop for up to 12 participants, led by our expert facilitators Ger Zwartendijk and Sebastiaan Hooft. It covers all workshop activities and materials, providing your team with an engaging and interactive experience.
Standard Package: Starting at €6,000, our standard package offers a half-day workshop for up to 20 participants. This option dives deeper into the workshop content, allowing your team more time to practice and refine their entrepreneurial skills. The standard package includes additional activities and exercises tailored to your organization's needs.
Premium Package: Starting at €9,000, the premium package is designed for larger groups of up to 30 participants and includes a full-day workshop with even more customization to align the workshop content with your organization's specific goals and objectives. This package provides a more immersive experience and focuses on maximizing the workshop's impact on your team's performance and mindset.
These are just three examples of the pricing options available for our high-end workshops. We are happy to discuss your needs and create a custom package tailored to your organization's requirements.
For detailed information on pricing options and packages, please click the "Request a Quote" button to learn more about our pricing and packages and discover why we're the top-rated choice at a leading business university.
Awards and Accreditations
The Entrepreneurship Award Workshop is recognized for its excellence in fostering entrepreneurial thinking and collaboration. Our workshop has received multiple accolades, endorsements, and positive reviews from leading business universities, industry experts, and participants, reinforcing our credibility and expertise.
Participating in our Entrepreneurship Award workshop will give your team a great time and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
Are you ready to elevate your team's entrepreneurial skills to new heights? Look no further than our workshop, consistently rated as the best by participants at Nyenrode Business University. With a customized approach tailored to meet your organization's specific needs, our expert guidance and hands-on experience will empower your team to tackle any challenge.