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Supporting kids near and far,

at UK schools and on Lake Victoria

Proceeds from my corporate workshops help fund similar sessions I run in the UK state school sector,

as well as a 30-year initiative to restore Lake Victoria in East Africa

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Click below to find out more:

How these workshops support careers, businesses and society.

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To understand our future, we need first to understand the world around us.

.We face multiple systemic threats; how will they change home and work life and where will investment be focused?

  1. An Entrepreneurial Mindset is more imprtant than ever - we must be problem solvers.

  2. We thrive if our community thrives; our work and social cohesion are intimately connected.

  3. Humans are a part of nature; how can we grow and let nature grow also?

  4. Knowing ourselves is the final key; offering confidence and optimism; the essential ingredients of a successful and happy life

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Who I help

People, both young and old(er), that want to explore the opportunities the world offers us.

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Session 1

The Changing World

We look at the myriad changes we are witnessing today and find optimism in how innovation and commerce can help us mitigate and adapt.

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  • Rapid technological advances

  • Climate change and biodiversity

  • Social fragmentation and division

  • Economic uncertainty

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Clarity on the issues that matter.​

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Session 2

You

Understanding yourself or the team you work with to harness characteristics that make you strong.

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  • A Skills and Attributes Assessment

  • Persepctives of key stakeholders

  • Is your culture ready?

  • Who to follow? Who to learn from?

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How to turn understanding into action.

Session 3

The Hackathon

Designing new products or services that address global challenges but also produce financial value.

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  • A hackathon for ideas

  • Finding areas for purposful growth

  • Bonding teams

  • Inspiring innovation

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Actionable ideas to apply right now.

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About Mark Haviland

Dedicated to bringing the best out of those he works with, Mark uses his extensive experience to run workshops that inspire optimism and confidence, giving participants a unique persecptive of the opportunities ahead of them.

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His time with NGOs in the marine sector and East Africa, bring practical examples and lived-experience, connecting business and societal needs.

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His purpose is to align career and commercial needs with those of our planet and society, helping people and business thrive.

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A career with The Walt Disney Company, CNN and Rakuten has provided best in class corporate insights that ensure pragmatic and focused direction.

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Alongside Shift17 Workshops, Mark leads a 30-year project to restore Lake Victoria in East Africa

with Train My Generation, is Co-Director of Lake Victoria 100, a major research program on the lake, a finally Executive Director of Wonders of the Dream Pond; a children's animated series that is currently in development.

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If you seek prosperity and impact, profit with purpose, or simply want to know more about the revolution we are experiencing, please get in touch.

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Full day workshops for business and schools is priced and tailored on consultation.

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+447967335318

mdwhaviland@gmail.com

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