Introducing the Brussels Airlines colleagues to the Design Thinking methodology and strengthening their understanding of Design Thinking is very valuable. We see that they apply this knowledge afterwards in their day to day job and that they become Design Thinking ambassadors. For the colleagues attending the train the trainer workshops the exchange with the local participants is an absolute added value. They come in contact with other cultures and perspectives, which broadens their horizon. Our (small) contribution to Impact Week is part of our Corporate Citizenship strategy, which focuses on social projects in Africa

Sending my employees to participate in various Impact Weeks was a wise decision, as it provided them with a deeply enriching and unique experience. Beyond embracing the human-centric essence of what Impact Week represents, becoming Design Thinking coaches and collaborating with groups of brilliant young students served as an excellent leadership exercise. It enhanced their ability to find innovative solutions, ignite enthusiasm, and effectively challenge and motivate their teams to unlock their full potential. This pragmatic approach also significantly enriched their skills in moderation, deep active listening, communication, intercultural collaboration, and leadership. They expressed their gratitude and eagerly stated they would gladly repeat the experience at any time.

I highly recommend participating @ IMPACT WEEK. I encourage anyone considering a participation to seize this learning opportunity and embrace a challenging adventure. The personal growth and self-discovery that comes from stepping out of one’s comfort zone, adapting to a new environment and improve cross-cultural understanding is immeasurable and invaluable in today’s globalized world. From a business perspective, we found that when we inspire our people to think innovatively and enable them to actively shape future with their own ideas… it promotes motivation and retention. An absolute win-win Situation.