Project Management for Social Change: Ideation, Developing, and Pitching your Innovative Projects
"Project Management for Social Change: Ideation, Developing, and Pitching your Innovative Projects" is an intergenerational course that builds upon the successes of previous semesters and invites participants of all ages from Witten. In this course, participants are encouraged to develop their own innovative projects and present them at the end. The instructors bring their extensive experience in social project management to the table.
The course provides participants with a unique opportunity to gain intergenerational perspectives and explore various fields within social project management. Through the exchange of experiences and ideas between generations, diverse insights are gained.
Chantal Mirek, M.A.
Projektmanagerin Code+Design Ruhrgebiet. Die Code+Design Initiative strebt an, einen Beitrag zur Bildungsgerechtigkeit im Ruhrgebiet zu leisten und lädt Jugendliche zum gemeinsamen Entdecken der digitalen Welt ein.
Kim Pöckler
Projektmanagerin beim House of Resources in Bremen. Fördermittelmanagement, Vereinarbeit und Organisationsentwicklung in NGOs. Teilhabe, Bildung und zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement in der deutschen (Post-) Migrationsgesellschaft.
Participation modalities
Guiding questions:
Which social project idea would you like to develop further in the seminar? If you do not yet have a concrete idea, is there a topic or challenge for which you would like to develop a project?
How can your personal skills and experience contribute to developing your project idea?
Open to students and Witten residents of all ages with an interest in social issues and project management. No specific technical knowledge required.
Objectives & Competences
Students will acquire project management skills, particularly focusing on social responsibility and driving positive societal change. The emphasis lies in idea development, planning and presentation of projects that offer innovative solutions to social challenges.
This course not only promotes understanding of social project management but also fosters collaboration among participants from different generations. Through close collaboration with experienced instructors who possess both practical and academic expertise, students are encouraged to unleash their creativity and potential in this dynamic and forward-looking field.