Entrepreneurs developing personal strategies in times of globalization

Main activities
Moderated talks, working groups: definition of own targets, reflection and profile of networks available
Guided tours and visits of local entrepreneurs around Soldiner Kiez, an area undergoing change, featuring small companies successful and innovative despite very small resources.
Networking among participants of the workshop and with actors of a local business network in central Berlin.
Training on marketing and networking via internet. Usage of web 2.0 tools.
Presentation of results in public in Berlin and permanently on the internet.
There will be further events in the evenings, for instance visit of an Arab mosque and a guided tour across galleries of a local network of artists.
The workshop initiates collegial consulting amongst the participants guided by an experienced moderator.

Expected results: Clarity on own professional targets and overview on resources and potential of networking.
Interesting international contacts and cooperation for future activities.
Inspirations for economic potential with small budget.
Knowledge of mindmapping and further tools for creativity and work.
Knowledge and basic competences for using the internet for promotion, marketing and networking.
Experience in presenting own projects in a foreign language in front of an international audience.
Insight into culture of work and cooperation in other European countries.
Improved consciousness on competences and resources and their benefit for others as a result of European perspective.

Practical arrangements: Organisation of travel and accommodation will be handled professionally by networking partners of Soldiner Kiez e. V. The workshop takes place in central Berlin, well connected to public transport. There is a variety of different kinds of accommodation, going to be booked individually, matching personal needs.
The language of the Workshop is English.

A project in cooperation with Soldiner Kiez e. V. and funded by Grundtvig.