A 3-Day Intense Expedition of Inspiration
Michael Oppong
PhD student | Founder & Director, Crimson Liberation Hub | Design Thinking Coach | Creative Strategist | Youth Leader | CEO, Michael’s Idyllic Writing
Journey Highlights: Impact Week Ghana 2023 - Train the Trainer Session
Greetings, changemakers!
I'm thrilled to share the exhilarating journey of the past three days at the Train the Trainer session for Impact Week Ghana 2023. Buckle up as we dive into the whirlwind of inspiration, teamwork, and the magic of #DesignThinking.
Day 1: The Power of Team
The journey kicked off with a profound realization - a team is not just a collection of individuals; it's a synergy of unique elements - the individual, the team, and the goal. Our team, aptly named "PowHer...to B visible," symbolized the collective strength of each member. Inspired by Fabian Rhiel 's wisdom using the whale, elephant, and wolf analogy, we were energized for the impactful task ahead. The day taught me that meaningful impact requires collaboration, love, and empathy.
Day 2: Values, Integrity, and the Design Thinking Magic
Fabian Rhiel introduced the "value card game," a journey into the core values that guide us. I chose Integrity, and each team member selected a value close to their hearts. Together - Elizabeth with Honesty, Victoria with Wisdom, Le-Mai Mach with Courage, Ines Schmidt with Positive Thinking, and Sonia with Passion - we explored the depth of these values and how they relate to our mission. The Design Thinking methodology unfolded like a captivating story, a powerful tool to unravel societal problems.
Team Love: Creativity Unleashed
My team, comprised of amazing individuals - Ines Schmidt , Le-Mai Mach , Sonia, Elizabeth, and Victoria - was a powerhouse of thoughtfulness, care, and inspiration. Each member poised to make an impact, and together, we unleashed creativity.
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"Trust the Process" - Day by Day
Fabian's guiding mantra - "Trust the process" - became our anchor. His directions during moments of confusion kept us calm and focused. With each step, we saw the Design Thinking process weave its magic, transforming ideas into actionable solutions.
Day 3: A Gratitude Symphony
As we conclude this intense but immensely rewarding session, I extend heartfelt thanks to our lead facilitator, the incredible Jochen Gürtler , and the sweet organizers as usual - Cornelia Garmann , Silke Widera , and Katrin Schreiber . Special appreciation to fellow JC's & SC's Ainesh Advani , Melina, Sonja Wilhelm , Jemima Ofosu , Luis Gaspar , Meike Schulz , Laura Lewentz , and everyone who made this journey unforgettable.
This is just the beginning, and I'm bubbling with anticipation to bring this newfound energy to the students during the actual Impact Week . Let's continue to create, inspire, and impact the world.
Onwards and Upwards!
#ImpactJourney #DesignThinkingMagic #TeamPowHer #TrustTheProcess
Ich BEGEISTERE für neue Sicht- und Arbeitsweisen, BEGLEITE Menschen, Teams und Organisationen in Transformationsprozessen und BEF?HIGE zu neuen Kompetenzen und Herangehensweisen.
1 年It was great to see the creative energy in your team Michael :-)
Dear Michael Oppong thank you for your beautiful reflection on the last days. I really enjoyed our Train the Trainer experience and am even more excited and grateful to share the facilitation experience next week with such an inspiring and passionate person as you are.