make_shift 2020
August 30 to September 01
make_shift is a collaborative leadership learning journey on system transformation for sustainability.
It is a learning space to equip leaders with the mindset, the unusual insights, and the ‘how’ to build future-ready businesses for a low and zero-carbon circular economy
The Moonshot of our time.
Climate change poses the biggest threat to our livelihood, and simultaneously is the biggest business opportunity of our time. Climate change is the No. 1 game changer. Solving the climate crisis and building a low carbon society is the moonshot of our time. By making use of the right data, tools and science based targets, sustainable business transformation generates business value, is a catalyst for innovation and improves competitive advantage.
Moonshots require the right people, disciplines and technologies. We need bold and transformative leadership and the breakdown of silos. The challenge is nothing less than the systematic redesign of our economy from a high carbon make-take-waste economy to a smart, low carbon, circular economy. make_shift is a learning space for these moonshots. It is a collaborative leadership learning journey on the global sustainability transformation.
As Einstein said, you cannot solve problems with the same level of thinking that created them. We are convinced that we need a new systemic approach to problem-solving. The time for doing more of the same, but slightly better, is over. Thus, we invite leaders from businesses and organizations to join us to build future-proof businesses together. Are you ready to build the future?
Philippe Narval, Secretary General, European Forum Alpbach Anna Handschuh, Strategic Designer and Curator make_shift
Why make_shift? Make impact.
make_shift is neither another business executive training, nor another training in creative leadership. It is a learning space based on what we believe is the future of learning and education. make_shift brings together:
+ Business design
+ Systems and service design thinking
+ Leadership for cultural change
+ Personal development and resilience
+ Science based management
+ Impact-led sustainability transformation
You will embark on a unique learning journey offering a toolbox for change and impact on how our world will look tomorrow and how business can lead change towards the global sustainability transformation.
9 An understanding of global sustainability transformation, megatrends, circular economy, technological opportunities, climate and planetary boundaries;
9 Concepts, roadmaps and a toolbox to discover and unlock the emerging opportunities to innovate and transform current business;
9 Collaborative leadership know-how focusing on planetand people-centered innovation, and cultural change;
9 A great network of change makers and access to an international community of coaches and experts from science to business;
9 Know-how and tailor-made learning material to continue to work with;
9 Awareness for the leadership mindset and personal resilience which is needed for systemic change.
Who are your peers?
Ana Simic Head of Marketing Automation
Digital Transformation, A1 Group
„make_shift is a truly transformational experience, as it provides a lot of input, really great mentors and an inspired community of individuals who are willing to connect and support each other around a common purpose of sustainable business transformation to save the climate. It is much more than these 3 days spent in Alpbach and that is what truly makes it unique!“
Philipp Wildberger Head of Sales, Waste Legislation
öKlo GmbH
„Taking part in make_shift is an opportunity not to be missed. Not only were content and experts outstanding, but the opportunity to actively engage with fellow participants and speakers throughout the programme was highly valuable to me. The concepts and ideas at make_shift indeed found their way quickly into our company and quickly developed into tools that helped us immensely on a company-, social- and environmentallevel.“
Martin Mistlberger
Senior Manager Production, Director Cultural Change
FACC Operations GmbH
„At make_shift I met experts from a wide variety of disciplines, allowing me to expand my network and find new perspectives on the need to find new solutiuons for the future. As part of a large company in the production industry, I now believe that we need to fundamentally rethink our developing, design and production processes, joining efficiency and sustainability. I consider it both a great challange and opportunity to develop new successful business models for the future.“
Janet Phan
Founder,
Executive
Director, Thriving Elements; EMEA Technology Programme Leader, PwC
„make_shift brought sustainability efforts to the forefront of my mind, not only in my personal life but also for my non-profit organisation (Thriving Elements) and my work with PwC. At PwC, I‘ve made a conscious effort to bring up Green IT in strategy sessions for the technology we work. The programme surrounds you around the people, tools, and resources to make change happen. Ongoing support and quarterly meet-ups coninue to keep me accountable for my moonshot. This is what differentiates make_shift from other leadership programmes I‘ve been part of.“
Become part of make_shift. Are
you ready to join?
We are looking for you if you want to be part of a new generation of leaders, who are truly willing and ready to transform business towards sustainability.
We invite business owners and business leaders from middle to senior management with the ambition and mandate to champion sustainable business transformation.
When we developed make_shift, it was crucial to us not to host yet another programme that ends abruptly. We want participants to embark on a collective journey that goes beyond the three days immersive experience in Alpbach.
As a participant, you will be asked to do a short analysis of your company prior to arriving in Alpbach. It is required to bring your impact concept (moonshot) used in your application.
Once in Alpbach, you will be working on selected moonshots, but also gain crucial knowledge on how to advance your own moonshot.
Become part of make_shift. Ready to walk the walk?
make_shift goes beyond Alpbach. It is a journey that continues to support you in your undertakings for the coming year.
In several follow-up meetings in 2020 and 2021, we will provide coaching for advancing your moonshot. New tools and knowledge as well as capacity building take center stage. Together with partners and participants we design each community meeting based on the needs of participants.
The quarterly meetings also serve as great opportunity to engage with make_shift graduates, experts and coaches and build lasting bridges around your interest in and drive for sustainable business transformation.
Your commitment to continue working on your moonshot beyond Alpbach is essential. Impact starts with you.
Are you ready?
Become part of make_shift.
How to apply?
Every year we select the cohort of participants based on diversity and impact. You can apply by sending us:
Please send your application to make_shift@alpbach.org
Apply no later than April 12, 2020
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A “short and crisp” impact-oriented concept (we call them moonshots) on how you want to realize sustainable transformation and a positive climate impact within your company. All concepts should contribute to the acceleration of the transformation into a low/ zero-carbon and circular economy. One-pager (max. 500 words) or a video.
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A short motivational letter (max. 250 words in English)
Your CV or your LinkedIn profile (max. 2 pages in English)
make_shift 2020
August 30 - September 01, 2020
Alpbach, Tyrol, Austria
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,900 (incl. VAT)
+ The tuition fee covers participation, learning materials and meals;
+ Travel and accommodation are not included;
+ Participants will also have free access to the Economic Symposium (September 01 - September 03, 2020), including exclusive network events.
International Impact Scholarships
Since diversity is the basis for innovation and transformation, we also offer a small number of scholarships for make_shift. We welcome applications from interested persons from all over the world who bring new perspectives and whose work has a significant impact.
Please send your application to make_shift@alpbach.org.
Please apply no later than April 19, 2020.
More information on make_shift: www.alpbach.org/make_shift
More information on the European Forum Alpbach: www.alpbach.org/en
Your contact: Floria Springer, make_shift@alpbach.org; +43 (1) 718 17 11-26
