#EoI - Leveraging Megatrends and Systems Thinking

Megatrend mapping and systems thinking are essential methodologies that empower scientists to foresee changes, identify emerging opportunities, and navigate the intricate connections defining their disciplines. This interactive workshop offers participants insights into how grasping megatrends and adopting a systems approach can unveil new prospects relevant to their specific research areas. Attendees will learn to visualize the broader landscape of their field, recognize significant influences and links, and pinpoint strategic avenues for fostering positive advancements in their research endeavors, moving beyond the assumption of a singular, predetermined future.

Upon finishing this workshop, participants will:

• Acquire the skills to utilize the megatrend map for predicting shifts and potential in their scientific domain.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of their research field by implementing a systems-thinking perspective on crucial stakeholders, resources, and relationships.

• Discover practical strategies to innovate within their area by tapping into broader interconnections, empowering them to influence future results.

About the speaker

Valerie-Sophie Schoenberg is an expert in the realms of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, focusing on circular economy strategies and systemic organizational growth. As the proprietor of Schönberg Consulting, she provides guidance to startups, oversees processes, and manages projects for businesses of various sizes and public entities. To amplify her impact, she serves on the Board of the Circular Economy Forum Austria and delivers educational sessions in academic institutions in Austria and Germany. Ms. Schoenberg holds a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University and a Master's in Socio-Economics from WU Vienna.

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About the Engines of Innovation Series

The Engines of Innovation Series is an initiative designed to offer workshops for scientists eager to expand their perspectives on innovation and sustainable high performance. These complimentary workshops are accessible to scientists from all faculties and institutes. Advance registration is necessary.

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Important:

*During the workshop, photographs and videos will be captured. Attendees who prefer not to appear in any captured material should notify the team at the venue. The collected media will be utilized for promotional purposes across various formats.