September Newsletter: Are you our new CEO?

Yes, you read the header right – we’re looking for a new CEO, as Christian Bason has decided it’s time to try something new. You can read the job posting here. All interest goes through Eva Zeuthen Bentsen.

Another big news this month is the first Danish Circularity Gap Report. And we have to say Denmark is not doing good. We’re only 4 percent circular – the world is 7,2 percent circular. So there’s a lot of potential for improvement. Read the full report here.

You can also read the third article in our Wicked Series this month. This article explores what a mission is and what it takes for organizations to work mission-oriented. Read the full article here.

Lastly, we still have a few seats left for our Designing Narratives and Evoking Change course this October. Hurry up before they go. The course is in English and takes place in our office space in Copenhagen. Apply for a spot here.

We’re back again in October. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date till then.

Are You Our New CEO?

Christian Bason, CEO of DDC – Danish Design Center since 2014, has decided not to re-apply for his position when his contract ends by October 2023.

"I have been the leader of DDC for nine amazing years, and now my contract is ending. It has been a tremendous privilege to be part of creating the DDC we have today. I could apply for my position again, but the time has come to try something different,” says Christian.

Thus, we’re saying goodbye to a beloved colleague and well-known design expert – and looking for a new one to join us. Is that you?

Read the job posting here. All interest goes through Eva Zeuthen Bentsen: [email protected], +45 2086 0325.

New Report: Denmark Is Far Behind in The Circular Transition

Denmark is only four percent circular. Only a tiny part of the resources we consume have been used before. Thus, Denmark is worse at circular economy than several other European countries, according to the brand new Circularity Gap Report Denmark.

The report marks the first time an overall status of Danish circularity, Denmark's resource consumption, and the effects of the consumption in the form of CO2 emissions has been made.

Read and download the full report or a Danish summary and find out what we are doing next here.

Course: Develop Your Circular Strategy Through Design

Regardless of where you are in your circular transition, we want to see you take the next – or first – step.

After having helped more than 150 companies develop circular strategies and solutions, we now offer tailored courses to any ambitious company wanting to go circular.

"We have learned that our business model can be combined with circularity to a greater extent than we had imagined, so the process has clearly met our expectations," says previous participant Marie Budtz, Head of Corporate Responsibility & ESG at Bacher.

Read about your options here.

Missions Lead the Way to Action in the Wilderness of Complex Problems

If we are to succeed in solving the complex and wicked problems we face as a society and civilization, more organizations have to find the courage to work with mission-driven innovation.

This approach is crucial to transitioning from merely identifying these complex challenges to achieving real impact. This article explores what a mission is and what it takes for organizations to work mission-oriented.

Read the full article here.

The article is the third in a series of four in our Wicked Series. The articles explore and explain how we work with wicked problems from a design- and mission-driven perspective.

Course: Learn to Develop and Work with Futures Design

We still have a few seats left for our popular course, Designing Narratives and Evoking Change, this fall. But hurry up before they go!

We already have Jennie Winhall, Founder, ALT/Now & Director, systeminnovation.org, and Gry Worre Hallberg from Sisters Hope as confirmed speakers this year.

Join us for our four-day, intensive flagship futures, systems, and design course as we explore the ideas, methods, and relationships that can help us imagine and bring a joyous and sustainable future to life.

The course takes place from October 6 - 11, 2023, at our office space in Copenhagen. The course is in English. Read more and apply for a spot here.

The Invisible Contract: Enhancing Well-Being for Young People in the Workplace

Adapting to a new job is a socialization process that requires great awareness from both leader and employee, says former CEO and professional board member Stine Bosse.

She advises leaders to look up from their spreadsheets and see the people around them.?

"The leader bears a great responsibility for well-being in the workplace, but on the flip side, young employees need to understand that school is over," she says.

We sat down for a Q&A with Stine Bosse in connection with the launch of our mission to design a future for a thriving youth. Stine participated in the launch event on May 31, 2023.

Read the full interview here.