News November 26, 2019

About Economizing in Family, City and State: Looking into the life and research of the founding fathers of oikos

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Article “About Economizing in Family, City and State”, written by Prof. Dr. Phil. Andreas Strunk and Julia Köhler, starts with a general introduction to the challenge of integrating sustainability in our institutions and organizations. It further discusses oikos, its structure, and its mission. The authors examine both the founding fathers of oikos and their fundamental arguments in research. Hans-Christoph Binswanger researched the correlation between money and nature, where the environmental factor is oftentimes not recognized appropriately. Hans Ulrich worked on the Management Model of St. Gallen underlining the necessity for a radical shift in mindsets towards sustainability. The article wraps up with the reason for being of oikos and gives some recommendations for the future.

Read the whole article in German here.

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posted November 26, 2019

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Join Us November 25, 2019

Join our team: Cases Program Manager

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We are looking for a Cases Program Manager, who will take over the Cases Program and help oikos organize it in the coming year.

Responsibilities include management of the following

Case Writing Competition

  • coordinating the case submissions for the case writing competition: confirming the receipt of case submissions, checking if submitted cases meet the requirements listed in the call for cases, answering questions of the case authors.
  • coordinating with the jury members reviewing the case submission: inviting faculty members and students to become a jury member, providing information about the evaluation process, dividing cases for review, setting and following-up on evaluation deadlines.
  • setting up an evaluation process (preparing evaluation forms for jury members).
  • summarizing and communicating the results of the evaluation process.
  • supporting Communications Manager by providing information on Case Writing Competition to be published in oikos communication channels.

oikos Free Case Collection

  • communicating with the users of Free Case Collection: sending the full case and teaching notes to cases if requested.

Qualifications:

  • Master student or recent graduate, PhD students are encouraged to apply as well.
  • Good command of the English language and experience in project management is required

Personal qualities:

  • Interest and commitment to the oikos vision and mission
  • Ability to work on concurrent activities with patience and integrity
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems in a collaborative environment and sensitivity to deadlines
  • Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information of the organization
  • Independent, flexible, and resourceful

Employment Terms

  • The position is part-time (1/2 day per week) and remote
  • Voluntary position
  • The person is expected to join our team in January 2019
  • The person should be interested to maintain the position for at least one year

Learnings and advantages

  • Learning about the day-to-day working of an international organization
  • Insights about the global opportunities and challenges of international NGOs
  • Working in a multicultural, international team
  • Experience in working remotely in a virtual office

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to case@oikos-international.org with a subject line “Cases Program Manager”.

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posted November 25, 2019

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Events

LEAP Webinar: The Power of Language | Chalmers Brother

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Webinars are monthly learning modules that address diverse topics within the field of sustainable leadership. The webinars encourage LEAP participants to reconsider conventional ideas on leadership and to take action in order to bring a positive impact. Renowned experts lead these webinars.

On the 9th of December at 18:00 CET, the LEAP Advanced Participants will have the opportunity to have a webinar from Chalmers Brothers on the Power of Language.

Check out the TedTalk of Chalmers Brothers here:

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posted November 25, 2019

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Newsletters November 22, 2019

oikos Newsletter November 2019

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In October and November, our community came together in Switzerland to meet in person after months of online communications and kick-start new discussions and projects together. This month, we reveal the winners of the oikos Case Writing Competition and look at the impact our Leadership Program – LEAP has had on participants.

READ THE WHOLE NEWSLETTER HERE

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posted November 22, 2019

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Events November 19, 2019

Discussion Series: Getting Started with Curriculum Change

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Want to start working on improving the teaching at your school but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for a series of calls where we can share our experiences, challenges, and ideas about starting local curriculum change projects.

The third call looks into Campaigning: How to get your message out on campus.  The call is scheduled for 14.01.2020, 7 pm CET. For more details check the oikos Podio intranet or contact Alexandra, our program manager, at alexandra.horvath@oikos-international.org.

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posted November 19, 2019

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Discussion Series: Getting Started with Curriculum Change

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Want to start working on improving the teaching at your school but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for a series of calls where we can share our experiences, challenges, and ideas about starting local curriculum change projects.
The main talking point for our second call in the series will be People: How to build a team who can work on curriculum change with you.
The call is scheduled for 18.12.2019, 7 pm CET. For more information visit our Podio Intranet or contact Alexandra, our Program Manager, at alexandra.horvath[at]oikos-international.org
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posted November 19, 2019

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Discussion Series: Getting Started with Curriculum Change

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Want to start working on improving the teaching at your school but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for a series of calls where we can share our experiences, challenges, and ideas about starting local curriculum change projects. 

The main focus of our first call is Motivation: What do we want to change and why do we want to change it – 25.11.2019, 7pm CET. You can join via Zoom here.

More information is also available on our Podio Intranet.
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posted November 19, 2019

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Events November 18, 2019

oikos Talk: Purpose Economy & Sustainable Finance

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Together with financial expert Elisabeth Müller (ESG + GmbH), we talk about transparency in the capital market and its positive effect on the environment. We will examine the structure of the “Purpose Economy” and analyze its chances, effects, and consequences.

Join oikos Vienna and learn more about the event here.

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posted November 18, 2019

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oikos Conference: Finance in Motion

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The oikos Conference gives students the possibility to learn more about the increasing sustainable opportunities within the financial sector, build up their own network with corporates and participants and get an insight into the newest ideas and research in the field.

Learn more here

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posted November 18, 2019

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Movie Screening – What the Health

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oikos Baku presents a new edition of oikos Cinema: “What the health”! 🌏🎬

Filmmaker Kip Andersen uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases, and he investigates why the nation’s leading health organizations don’t want people to know about it.

Come and watch “What the Health” and share your thoughts with us!

Learn more here

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posted November 18, 2019

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