ARE YOU READY TO JOIN NEW 6-MONTH
Tribe I3
PROGRAM IN AMSTERDAM
WE EDUCATE CHANGEMAKERS
Main Questions and Themes the framework for our curriculum
Entrepreneurship is essential in times of change. New visions for education, economy and society are desperately needed, together with young professional people who can navigate and develop their own paths through the chaos. Or as sir Ken Robinson said: “We need schools that prepare people for a future we don’t know yet.”
“A Knowmad is a nomadic knowledge worker: someone who is creative, imaginative and innovative, and can work with almost anybody, anytime, and anywhere.” Free after: John Moravec – Education Futures
Questions 1. Who am I? Personal Development 2. In what world do I (want to) live? Sustainability & Social Innovation 3. What do I want to contribute/change? Personal Leadership 4. How do I create the organisation to get it done? Entrepreneurship & New Business Design 5. How do I bring it into the world? Marketing & Creativity
Educational Method Action Learning & Co-Education Head,Heart & Hand
Our six principles
Power
People
Communication
Flow
Action oriented
Tribes (Teams)
Self organization
Action-based learning
Knowmadic Toolbox
Students will start and end their program together in a Tribe. Often, the main learning happens within the team, through developing together and sharing the process with each other.
A big part of the education is being part of the program, organizing your own space, education and business. We don’t believe in tests, marks, rights or wrongs, as we don’t see them anywhere in real life. You will take your own decisions, set your own goals and thus have your own successes and failures. The staff and your peers will coach, question, challenge, guide and support you.
You learn best by doing and sharing. We think there are enough real issues to deal with and work on, so why invent them or take them from books. Students work on real-life projects.
You will receive workshops on various topics from experts. We believe learning takes place in a variety of different layers and that we can’t control what you learn. Although the students will go through the program together, it’s an individual process for each person.
More Informations about the program here
6 Month Program Our program is designed to take you on an inspirational learning journey. The first 3 months focus on you, your impact on others, your strengths, your views and your ambitions. The second 3 months are about your impact, developing ideas, making action plans and turning your dreams into reality. Month 1-3 Team Connecting Personal Leadership Body work, Yoga & Meditation Global Challenges & Opportunities StRategic Sustainability Non-Violent Communication World of Education Brainstorming & Creativity Project design
Month 4-6
“All businesses are created and run by people. Therefore, being able to connect, to effectively communicate, to inspire and to collaborate with others is what we see as the core of business.”
Social Entrepreneurship Power to Flower & Storytelling Art of Hosting & Facilitation Business Design Start up, Business Models & Finance Marketing & Sales Learning by Doing
Knowmads-Events Coaching Find a mentor/ coach to help you develop your ideas Tribe project Work together on projects to develop skills and put your passion into action. Half term presentations Present what you have discovered about yourself in the past 3 months. Tribal Trip A two day adventure with the Tribe to reflect, grow together and celebrate
Welcome Home Workshop Welcoming the new Tribe into our midst! Inspirational lectures Once a month we invite entrepreneurs, leaders, writers, professionals, educators or other exciting guests to talk about their experiences and share their stories. Personal Project Build your dream and make it happen Final Presentations Presenting your project and what you learnt at Knowmads.
Please see our website for more details
The invitation
You are open & positivE towards:
Knowmads offers a platform where people can develop themselves into the people they want to be. We provide the necessary knowledge, tools, and inspiration for the students to work on their personal projects and to create a positive difference in the world. Join a group of creative talented internationals and learn to cooperate and to embrace different perspectives. We focus on Personal Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Learning by Doing. Our students not only learn a lot but they also get the time, the space and the inspiration to connect with their passion to actually go out and do it. We support them in their individual learning journeys and in the realization of their projects with 1-on-1 coaching talks.
›› We focus on Personal Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Learning by Doing.‹‹ Our students not only learn a lot about marketing, project management, sustainability, personal development, but they also get the time, the space and the inspiration to connect with their passion to actually go out and do it. We support them in their individual learning journeys and in the realization of their projects with 1-on-1 coaching talks
Taking initiative & positive action Uncertainty, learning & change Risk taking & perseverance Care for community & spending time with others in good/bad times Having a goal, moving towards something Self-development, feedback & self reflection Questioning the status quo
We are looking for individuals between 20-35 years old who: Want to turn their idea into a reality Want to find new direction in their life Want to (re)discover their skills and talents Want to (re)discover their passions and dreams Have not found their path in other educations Strongly believe in making a positive difference in their & others lives
Practical Infos • 24 Weeks • 28 Workshops & Lectures • 2 Week Tribe Project • Coaching • 3 Week Personal Project • 3 days a week present at Knowmads HQ, rest of the week time for your project,start-up or job. • The tuition fee for Tribe 13, a 6 month program starting 4th of April 2016 is euro 3950.-
Dates Tribe 13 • Application Deadline: Monday, 7th of March 2016 • Welcome Home Workshop: March 16 - 18th • First day Tribe 13: April 4th • Holidays: July 25th - Aug. 15th • Final Presentations: Oct. 4-6th
More practical informations here.
About Knowmads The more we learn about the world, the more interconnected and fragile everything appears to be. New inventions, ideas, developments, conflicts or disasters anywhere will influence lives across the globe. This world needs Changemakers, people who want to make a difference and search curiously for those places where a little push or pull may make positive shifts happen. At Knowmads you become part of a network that seeks to span the globe and attracts bright minds, purposeful assignments and ideas for a better world. Our purpose is to create a life-long learning community that starts with a Knowmads program. Knowmads is a privately owned school, established in 2010 by a group of entrepreneurial and educational pioneers. The vision of the school is creating an education inspired by the ideas of John Moravec, Sir Ken Robinson and the needs and possibilities of the world in the 21st century. We aim to contribute to a world in which we learn to know ourselves and work from our own strengths. It’s a world where we are proactive, rather than reactive. A world where we see and take opportunities. In this world we are daring and enjoy to work on our big dreams together. Entrepreneurship is essential in times of change. New visions for education, economy and society are desperately needed, together with Untitled-8 young professional people who can navigate and develop their own paths through the chaos. Or as sir Ken Robinson said: “We need schools that prepare people for a future we don’t know yet.” Such schools and it’s (former) students may be essential for our collective future and our ability to adapt and influence the world around us in constructive ways.
Knowmads Business School Amsterdam Ferdinand-Huyckstraat 64 1061 HW Amsterdam WWW.KNOWMADS.NL
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We have schools in Amsterdam (NL) and Hanoi (VN). Knowmads Labs is a travelling program, experimenting with education for the 21st century.
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What our alumni say
This intense and beautiful, inspiring and kick-ass year charged me with the superpowers that I need to live this extraordinary life: being able to face and overcome struggles that come up when you realize your dreams. Working with international teams, being flexible and adaptable, leading, inspiring, connecting with myself and others on a deeper level – without my experiences at Knowmads, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Christian Sextl (DE)
coach Knowmads Hanoi
Let’s start with chaotic, confronting, and a whole new way of looking at the world. Knowmads is a place where you can be completely honest and truly be yourself. Throughout my year I defined what business meant to me and shaped my own way of doing business. I would say the best thing about Knowmads is how I learned to step into my own power and create anything I want in the world. Kristin Higy (USA) Founder GoMad
“I never experienced such strong cohesion, openness and respect in a group. Diversity is not just a word at Knowmads. We appreciate our different backgrounds and the opportunity to learn from each other.”
“It’s amazing the amount of things I am able to do with an education as amazing as Knowmads.“ Brock LeMieux (USA) Impact Hub Berlin
“I’ve never been stimulated this much to think about my company and mostly about myself.” Mike Bruijnesteijn (NL) Foundrer 60Days Amsterdam
Franziska Krüger (AuT)
Head of Business Innovation Team, Volkswagen
My life has changed and my painting has colour now. Doing business from a personal perspective. I am a Knowmad, a highly trained professional in the new worlds economy. I mastered topics in the fields of: business modelling, art of hosting, sustainability, group processes, sales, marketing, non-violent communication, social media and personal branding. And my departure point will always be my own motivation and drive. Bas Pastoors (NL) Founder Wicked Grounds Amsterdam Read more here on our blog
