European Commission Youth Ambassadors BioEconomy Offsite
- Nierika Hamaekers
- 16 feb 2023
- 3 minuten om te lezen
Bijgewerkt op: 3 dagen geleden
This 3-day Offsite Summer Camp aimed to empower a carefully selected group of 15 EU BioEconomy Youth Ambassadors to lead, inform, and inspire others about sustainable and circular BioEconomy, raise awareness, and support EU-related youth processes. The camp included communication and BioEconomy sessions, and the ambassadors started their action plan.
Service: Facilitator & Moderator • Team Days
Client: European Commission
Participant profile: Youth Ambassadors - community members, students and young professionals
Locations: European Commission, Brussels
Group size: 15 participants
Duration: 12 hours, spread out over 2 days.
My challenge:
Bringing together ambassadors as a united group so that they could effectively carry out their mission of representing the voice of youth in the BioEconomy and creating positive impact through their actions.
The value I added:
Fostered group bonding through participatory activities
Encouraged individual growth through self-reflection
Facilitated co-creation of action plan for ambassadors.
Outcomes:
Stronger, more connected group of ambassadors
Empowered and inspired individuals
Clear action plan for next two years.
Facilitator & Moderator - How this service can translate into practice:
Bring your people together to build relationships, improve collaboration and co-creation skills, and work towards common goals, with the aim of enhancing team performance and cohesion. Some methodologies I use are…
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Next to Tam Days ,
I also Facilitate & Moderate Community Events ;
apply Learning Design to create Toolboxes & Bootcamps , and am
an Impact Coach for 21st Century Skill Building & Strategic Innovation.
Testimonial
"Nierika did an incredible work in creating a safe and caring environment that enabled the Youth Ambassadors to express their full potential"
— Linda Salamé • BioEconomy Team, European Commission
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Why facilitate exercises on Team Dynamics for new groups?
Facilitated exercises on team dynamics can be extremely valuable for a group that is getting to know each other and setting goals for the coming period. These exercises are designed to encourage team members to collaborate, communicate, and build trust with each other. By participating in these exercises, team/group members can learn more about each other's strengths and weaknesses, which can help them work together more effectively.
One key benefit of facilitated exercises on team dynamics is that they can help to establish a positive group culture. By creating a safe and supportive environment where team members can share their thoughts and ideas, these exercises can help to build a sense of camaraderie and foster a shared sense of purpose. This can have a positive impact on team morale and motivation, which can in turn improve productivity and outcomes. Additionally, by setting clear goals and expectations for the coming period, these exercises can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards a common objective.
BioEconomy Youth Ambassadors Programme
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