Zakia Elvang - Managing Partner

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1 Zakia Elvang - Managing Partner Master of Science in Public Administration Zakia is a thought leader and strategic advisor in the areas of organizational change, democratic involvement and participatory models. She specializes in large, complex change initiatives which contributes to creating sustainable welfare and business models. She has a particularly soft spot for designing, implementing and executing strategy-focused learning. During recent years, she has increasingly served as a strategic advisor to international funds and organizations. Design thinking Managing and facilitating large-scale, complex organizational change Democratic development and participatory models Sustainable business model development and implementation Implementation of strategy-focused and modern organizational learning programs An experienced advisor and one of Denmark's most competent facilitators. Zakia has a special talent for fostering energy, understanding, and results in complex and large change processes. She possesses a delicate sensibility regarding people and demonstrates awareness, authenticity, and effectiveness whether in the role as advisor or facilitator. Zakia exercises a sharp, contagious form of leadership, effectively utilized to drive sustainable movement and retain momentum. Board Member, Askovfonden Board Member, Theater Rio Rose Co-founder, Danske Facilitatorer Zakia has provided counseling service, facilitation and training for mangers on large-scale sustainable change processes in both private and public sectors as well as in NGO s for more than 16 years, often focused on participatory models and democratic involvement processes. Her many years as counsellor and facilitator has provided Zakia with an extensive network which, combined with her strong sense for bringing the right people together, is heavily drawn upon by strategic stakeholders in all sectors. 1

2 David Karstensen, Partner Anthropologist and Master in Business Innovation David holds more than 10 years of professional experience as consultant and advisor to public and private organizations. David combines an anthropological field-study perspective, with a strong business oriented approach, when driving or facilitating change processes for national or international clients. David serves as advisor and trainer for several national and international clients, driving change processes through project management and leadership as well facilitation and facilitative leadership. Key to his approach is using real strategic business challenges as learning objects that will serve as collaborative, action learning platforms for developing the skills, methods and mindset that build the internal capacity to sustain change and strategic impact. David takes a customer or user perspective as point of departure for any organizational change. In doing so he combines approaches from business model innovation and anthropology with conscious change design and deliberate facilitation. Design thinking Change management Program- and portfolio management Project management and -leadership Business model innovation Facilitation and facilitative leadership A strong ability to make sense and create clarity in seemingly complex and challenging projects and processes. David is an experienced and charismatic facilitator who will enhance and enrich any type of process or event, with his natural talent for engaging in both challenging problem solving and engaging processes. He playfully sets a high ambition for output and learning without loosing sight of what makes sense for each individual. 2

3 Nille Nolsø Skalts, Managing Partner Master of Science in Strategy, Organization & Management and Diplomée d'esc Lyon Nille holds more than 15 years of experience in designing and driving sustainable change processes, primarily in the private sector and in NGO s, often focused on green growth and democratic involvement processes. Nille s professional combination of global and local working arenas has provided her with a personal, comprehensive approach to strategy, development and cross-cultural change processes. Nille is one of Denmark's sharpest process designers, and often serves as advisor for external facilitators and change agents as they design their own change processes. She works as a strategic advisor and driver of large-scale change processes in NGO s, local communities and global companies, all with a focus on sustainable growth. An essential component in Nille s approach to changing change, is her strong practical and theoretical eye for handling change resilience on both organizational and individual levels. Additionally, she works specifically with design and facilitation of global leadership and talent programs, focused upon future leaders as the cornerstone of sustainable development and change. Design thinking Managing and facilitating complex change processes Green growth strategies Sustainable business model development and implementation Democratic development and participatory models An energetic and challenging advisor, who sets high standards for the change she helps bring to light. Nille inspires people, and has a gift for early discovery of emerging streams and trends which stand to have an impact and influence upon Development. She is a strong conceptualist, and very visual in her communication. VP of the Board, Friis-Holm Chokolade A/S. A sustainable chocolate factory Co-founder of International Association of facilitators (IAF) Co-founder of Danske Facilitatorer 3

4 Kamille Thoregaard - Senior consultant and Learning & Development Manager Master of Arts in Sociology, Communications and Development Studies Kamille has 5 years of experience as a trainer, facilitator and project manager, primarily in the public sector. Kamille's particular focus in the change process is creating a sense of meaning and ownership at all levels in the organization. Kamille works with the development of strategic competencies as an integral part of creating sustainable change. She is particularly skilled in the design and facilitation of learning and development programs that changes culture by creating new behavior - always with an element of visual support in her process design. Essential components in Kamilles approach to change are cultural change processes, often driven by project management tools to ensure that the changes become operational, with a clear link between strategy and daily behavior. Kamille has extensive experience working with the development of project- and operations managers, empowering them to become visible, efficient leaders in their field. Design and facilitation of sustainable learning and change processes from operational to political level Visual facilitation and visual support of change processes Competence development on a strategic and operational level Project management training and facilitation Digital leadership and learning. An experienced and energetic facilitator. Kamille has a well-developed sense of people and human interaction, which compliments her analytical approach in understanding the challenges and needs of the organization she engages with. During the entire work process, Kamille emphasizes the up close, practically oriented tasks, and has a special ability to touch the hearts of people, spreading positivity and joy all around her. Kamille is co-owner and an active member of the board at Republikken, an office- and workshop space for creators and entrepreneurs. 4

5 Talita Elvang, Consultant Master of Arts in Psychology and Communications Talita is an experienced consultant within project management, community involvement and political processes, primarily in the social, cultural and educational sector, always with high involvement of stakeholders through carefully planned activities and targeted communication, both internally and externally. Talita s primary focus is on driving and helping projects in socially and culturally challenged areas and communities. She is experienced in, and has a passion for working with change projects and problems that are delicate and hard to change. Important components in Talita s engagement in change processes are community involvement and project management, always focusing on creating a strong sense of local ownership to the processes and projects. Project management Democratic development and participatory design Community involvement Facilitation Research and fundraising An embracing and ebullient consultant, who engages processes and people around her. Her positive attitude and energy is contagious and makes difficult projects appear more approachable. Talita is a sharp project leader, who insists on understanding and involving every type of person and engages easily with all organizational levels and in all types of communities. This with a carefully planned process and awareness of the expected outcome and goals. Talita is propelled by social, cultural and political projects, which helps to improve democracy and social sustainability. Therefore, she works voluntarily as a mentor at the Immigrant Center at Nørrebro and is a board member and secretary in a political party. 5

6 Peter Maxsø - Senior Consultant Senior Consultant specialized in management development and facilitation For the past thirteen years Peter has worked as a consultant specializing in facilitation, leadership training, Human Resource Management and organizational development. During this time Peter has trained, counseled and coached thousands of people in both the private and public sector. Before Peter became a part of, he founded and managed the companies Trivselskompagniet and Johansen & Maxsø. Peter s big passion is facilitation, leadership training and talent management. Whether it is facilitating large-scale change, such as Strategy processes and Corporate Value Programs, or single events such as seminars, conferences and workshops, Peter is always deeply engaged in combining perfect process with outstanding results. For several years he taught at his own school for leaders called Natural Leadership based on the modules: Leadership in theory, The Personal Leadership, The Facilitative Leadership and Leadership into practice. He has developed a number of entrepreneurial projects with a focus on providing leadership training online. These initiatives began in 2011 and 2012 with LedelsesTV (ledelsestv.dk), culminating in his work as the co-founder of the online forum HIPI (hipi.dk). Core Competences Facilitation of single events and large-scale processes Leadership training Talent management Online training programs based on videos Entrepreneurship You ll meet An enthusiastic and engaged man, who loves to reflect and to challenge his surroundings through curios questions and sharp ideas. Peter has a special presence and his talent is to calibrate processes and transform chaos into clarity. He combines disciplined and thorough work with a humoristic and playful approach. Co-founder and board member, HIPI ApS and co-founder, The Black Circus 6

7 Nathalie Nguyen - Consultant Consultant and Facilitation Training Programme Manager Nathalie s background in Business Administration and the international leadership education Kaospilot, provides her with a strong focus on the combination of organizational understanding and creative innovation thinking when she engages in change processes Nathalie experience and main focus is within process design and facilitation and she designs training programs and trains others in these areas. Key to Nathalie s approach is her experience with Design Thinking and innovative concept development. These skills, combined with her exceptionally observant eye for human interaction, has made her a strong process designer bringing both creativity, people- and goal orientation to the process. Facilitation Process design Project management Creative and innovative business design Change communication and leadership. A skilled facilitator who is able to create a space where one can achieve effective results and new perspectives. Nathalie can be both calm and energized, and her strong relational skills quickly creates a platform of trust, and an environment where hard work can be combined with having fun. Nathalie s most recent research project reflects her passion: Human centered change management, where the focus lies on human reactions and resistance to change and facilitation of dialogues that supports effective transition processes. Board member, The International Association for Facilitators Denmark 7

8 Nicholas Krøyer Blok - Consultant Marketing Economist and KaosPilot Nicholas is an experienced consultant within project management, process facilitation and business development. He primarily works with sustainability in the public and private sectors and engages stakeholders in a charismatic and professional manner. Nicholas supports businesses and authorities in understanding and implementing social and environmental sustainability as a benefit for their economy. His primary focus is on the circular economy as a tool to drive the sustainability transformation and he uses positive reinforcement and actual cases to showcase what is possible to achieve. His approach to change processes is a strong engagement and shared dialogue with a rigorous planning and room for fun. He is a passionate facilitator with experience in project management and business development. Project management Sustainable business development Circular economy Process facilitation Process facilitation Movement creation Publication development A happy and inclusive facilitator who energizes people around him. He transforms complex issues and boring facts into understandable information and makes difficult projects more comprehensible. He is a strong networker and believe there is potential in every participant. Nicholas approaches a project with carefully planning before he launches with an enthusiastic and contagious drive to land a project with serious documentation and reflection. Chairman of the Circular Economic Group at the Environmental Authority of Denmark Blogs and give talks on circular economy Co-founder of the movement Swapping Markets 8

9 Therese Juncker, Head of Staff BA in Economics and Business Administration and Master in Information Technology Therese has many years of experience within administration, marketing and project management in very diverse organizational settings, spanning from global companies to small industry associations. Professional Focus From the IT industry and the association and organizational world, Therese has obtained significant experience in improving the efficiency of administrative and financial processes and workflows. She has a strong capability of understanding complex workflows and simplifying these through dynamic and intelligent use of IT. Optimization of administrative workflows Marketing management of events and exhibitions and print and media production Development and content management of websites and social media platforms Cooperate networking and fundraising A person who is determined to create a successful and positive organic work environment for people around her. Therese navigates easily on all levels and has a constant focus on developing an effective administrative workflow infrastructure that brings sustainable values and creative business scope to individuals and organizations. She holds a strong set of values and work ethics built on respect, cooperation and transparency. 9