course-schedule

Developing entrepreneurial solutions in the context of HEYHO (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Svenja Rehwinkel

Inhalt: Join us for an engaging seminar that explores the exciting world of social enterprises and hybrid organizations. In order to address pressing social and environmental challenges, hybrid organizations combine the best of both for-profit and non-profit models and integrate market-driven and mission-focused practices, beliefs, and rationale (Haigh & Hoffman, 2014; Battilana & Dorado, 2010; Smallbone, Evans, Ekanem, & Butters, 2001). Let’s take HEYHO as an example: In their muesli factory in Lüneburg, HEYHO hand-roasts granola varieties using organic ingredients. What makes HEYHO special are the people who work for them: HEYHO was founded because they believe in a better and more socially responsible economy and society. That's why they create real job opportunities for people whose life paths haven't always been straightforward (e.g. referring to experiences made with former incarceration or homelessness, disability, mental health and discrimination). Increasingly, there is an expectation that ALL organizations should have a positive social impact, addressing societal challenges and contributing to the common good - which can be quite the balancing act, for example, between social impact and financial stability. It is time that we learn from hybrid organizations that take on this balancing act successfully. Through engaging case studies and practical insights, we will first derive learnings from hybrid organizations. Second, we will translate them into (small) innovative trainings. These trainings aim at enabling individuals to apply these learnings in their organizations in meaningful ways.

Designing for Future Impact: End-User Integration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Svenja Rehwinkel

Inhalt: Typically, end users or “consumers” are perceived as adopters of sustainable products and services, developed by companies. Thus, a lot of attention is paid to the (non-) diffusion of sustainable products and services. From this perspective end users are seen as – more or less – passive recipients of sustainable products and services. However, recent innovation and entrepreneurship research shows that end users can play an important role in (co-) innovating novel sustainable products, services, and systems. In this course, we will explore (a) how end users are integrated in the process of sustainability innovations driven by companies (“user integration”), (b) how end users innovative for themselves, and eventually form enterprises to capture value from their sustainability innovations (“user innovation and entrepreneurship”). The course module invites students to experience principles of design thinking and challenge-based education. This means that the format of the course deviates from the standard lecturer-centric approach and instead adopts a student-centric approach.

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 3 (Übung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Termin:
14-täglich | Montag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

Inhalt: The course will be taught in two different modes in which the tutorials fulfill distinct tasks. When selecting a tutorial, please be aware that the tutorials differ in the thematic focus of the research projects that you will undertake. This particular tutorial will address the topic of "Employee Activism." Mode 1 – October 16th to December 4th Mode 1 takes place during the first half of the semester. Please note that it is of utmost importance to prepare your attendance of the tutorials. Details will be provided in the first tutorial session. Mode 1 concludes with a test of your knowledge of the course subjects covered in lectures 1 to 12. Mode 2 – December 5th to March 15th Mode 2 stretches throughout the second half of the semester; it kicks off with the tutorial session on December 14th and concludes with the submission of your research reports. During mode 2, you apply your knowledge of qualitative research methods by conducting your own research projects in groups. The tutorial sessions in this mode have two objectives. First, we will discuss particular topics that will help you navigate the process of your research projects. Second, we will use the tutorials to discuss your questions and give collective feedback on your emerging research projects. Be advised that hearing the feedback both on your own as well as on others’ projects is absolutely necessary to develop a research project that meets our expectations. Please make sure to carefully read through the syllabus as it entails key information about the structure of this course.

M&E Research: Climate Resilient Communities in the Caribbean (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Inhalt: How to foster community impact? What makes a community resilient? Who needs to engage in climate adaptation action? This transdisciplinary (TD) community impact research project focuses on the intersection of climate resilience, communities and social entrerpreneurship. The setting of the project is Grenada, a Small Island State in the Southern Caribbean (Lesser Antilles) in which communities face continuous challenges to adapt to changing climatic conditions and threats to their livelihoods. In their quest to become a ‘climate resilient community’, people living in the Caribbean are currently struggling to mitigate and adapt to changing climatic conditions and impactful catastrophes, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and the pandemic. Building on results generated in the four previous years, student teams will focus on creating new solution-oriented transferable knowledge for peoples living on Grenada. To do so, a concrete entrepreneurial training interventions (STEP S) will be implemented with student mentors (on-site) and regional partners, for example the Saint George University.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major International Business Administration & Entrepreneurship - Management and Entrepreneurship Research

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets: From Personal Transformation to Collective Impact (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, N. N.

Inhalt: This Master-level seminar explores the critical intersection of entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and civic wealth creation. Grounded in the principle that meaningful change begins with the individual, this course focuses on the "intrapersonal dimension"—the inner work and mindset essential for entrepreneurial success. Drawing inspiration from Otto Scharmer's Theory U, the course highlights the significance of self-awareness, as the success of any intervention depends on the interior condition of the change-maker. Students will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset—a powerful leverage point for societal change—and be challenged to move from idea to action. Through self-reflection, introspection, and embodied exercises, participants will develop core competencies such as personal leadership, collaboration, and implementation. In a collaborative environment, students will take on the challenge of making a difference both individually and collectively, learning to embrace uncertainty, take initiative, and explore new ways of "knowing." The course emphasizes proactive engagement, encouraging students to recognize their strengths and use them to address real-world issues.

Climate Resilient Communities in the Carribean (Projekt)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Inhalt: How to foster community impact? What makes a community resilient? Who needs to engage in climate adaptation action? This transdisciplinary community impact research project focuses on the intersection of climate resilience, communities and social entrerpreneurship. The setting of the project is Grenada, a Small Island State in the Southern Caribbean (Lesser Antilles) in which communities face continuous challenges to adapt to changing climatic conditions and threats to their livelihoods. In their quest to become a ‘climate resilient community’, people living in the Caribbean are currently struggling to mitigate and adapt to changing climatic conditions and impactful catastrophes, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and the pandemic. Building on results generated in the four previous years, student teams will focus on creating new solution-oriented transferable knowledge for peoples living on Grenada. To do so, a concrete entrepreneurial training interventions (STEP S) will be implemented with student mentors (on-site) and regional partners, for example the Saint George University.

Leuphana Bachelor - Major Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies - Research Project in Sustainability Science

Social Innovation Thinkathon (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny, Josephine Führer

Inhalt: The Sustainable Innovation Thinkathon invites students to explore innovative solutions for pressing societal challenges. This year, our focus is on SDG 10: Reducing Inequalities (https://sdgs.un.org/goals). The course centers around developing project or business model ideas that contribute to reducing inequalities. Students will be introduced to key concepts in sustainable and social innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.Additionally, students will gain insights into methods from future studies, design thinking, and sustainable business model development, both in theory and practice. The Sustainable Innovation Thinkathon is part of the "Connecting Science, Responsibility, and Society" module in the Master Complementary Studies of the Graduate School, primarily aimed at third-semester Master's students. (In exceptional cases, the course can also be chosen by students from other semesters). For those interested in applying innovative approaches to address societal issues, the Sustainable Innovation Thinkathon provides an opportunity to engage with these important topics in a structured yet flexible environment. *** This course can optionally be completed as part of the Leuphana Sustainable Entrepreneurship Certificate (LSEC).***

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 4 (Übung)

Dozent/in: Steffen Farny

Termin:
14-täglich | Montag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 21.10.2024 - 31.01.2025 | C 7.320 Seminarraum

Inhalt: The course will be taught in two different modes in which the tutorials fulfill distinct tasks. When selecting a tutorial, please be aware that the tutorials differ in the thematic focus of the research projects that you will undertake. This particular tutorial will address the topic of "Employee Activism." Mode 1 – October 16th to December 4th Mode 1 takes place during the first half of the semester. Please note that it is of utmost importance to prepare your attendance of the tutorials. Details will be provided in the first tutorial session. Mode 1 concludes with a test of your knowledge of the course subjects covered in lectures 1 to 12. Mode 2 – December 5th to March 15th Mode 2 stretches throughout the second half of the semester; it kicks off with the tutorial session on December 14th and concludes with the submission of your research reports. During mode 2, you apply your knowledge of qualitative research methods by conducting your own research projects in groups. The tutorial sessions in this mode have two objectives. First, we will discuss particular topics that will help you navigate the process of your research projects. Second, we will use the tutorials to discuss your questions and give collective feedback on your emerging research projects. Be advised that hearing the feedback both on your own as well as on others’ projects is absolutely necessary to develop a research project that meets our expectations. Please make sure to carefully read through the syllabus as it entails key information about the structure of this course.

Qualitative Research Methods (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Johanne Düsterbeck, Steffen Farny

Termin:
Einzeltermin | Mo, 09.12.2024, 10:00 - Mo, 09.12.2024, 11:45 | C HS 5 | test date for the asynchronous lecture

Inhalt: This course offers students a more advanced introduction to qualitative research methods. Qualitative research is a research strategy that emphasizes large bodies of unstructured data (textual, graphical, audio, and video data) that cannot be meaningfully analyzed by formal, statistical approaches. Students will learn how to set up a qualitative research project and will be informed about different qualitative research approaches such as case study research, grounded theory, ethnography or design science. The course gives students the opportunity to learn how to construct a research question, craft a qualitative research design, collect and rigorously analyze data with the help of qualitative data analysis methodologies and procedures, as well as evaluating the quality of qualitative research. Please make sure to carefully read through the syllabus as it entails key information about the structure of this course. Also, make sure to register for the Moodle course (tab: Onlinelehre) where you can find the lecture videos and further important course materials.

Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Dr. Steffen Farny

Lehrveranstaltungen

Developing entrepreneurial solutions in the context of HEYHO (Seminar)

Designing for Future Impact: End-User Integration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Seminar)

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 3 (Übung)

M&E Research: Climate Resilient Communities in the Caribbean (Seminar)

Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets: From Personal Transformation to Collective Impact (Seminar)

Climate Resilient Communities in the Carribean (Projekt)

Social Innovation Thinkathon (Seminar)

Qualitative Research Methods – Tutorial 4 (Übung)

Qualitative Research Methods (Vorlesung)