Kick-off with the whole group. We'll get to know each other and go through the on- and offline tools and present the Action Plan Canvas you will be using in the rest of the course. We want to support you to take positive action in your workplace or professional setting and will take this session to identify an area of change.

In the introductory week, we dive into the meaning and different perceptions of activism over the last century. We will discuss how social movements have changed our societies and how they have influenced business over the years. We discuss how businesses are not democracies, why they resist organising bodies and why activism in business requires attention for safety (in numbers), understanding your privilege and knowing your rights.

This week takes you on a journey of discovery. What characteristics help activists? Which ones don’t? The story of change always begins with you. Take a moment to understand what drives you and embrace your inner activist. We take first steps to identify recurring patterns in our behaviour and work with what triggers us. How does acknowledging our own resistance help us see it and work with it in others?

Standing for a cause is one thing. Getting people to join you is another skill all together. This week, we get to know a variety of organising strategies. How to connect to others and what to think of when gathering momentum for change.

Change is a process and it can be complex. This week, we take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Who else is part of our ecosystem? We learn how to map these actors and their interests and influence. And we look at existing frameworks for impact that can accelerate your cause.

During the last week of the course it is your turn to collect all your insights and work toward your own plan of action. What are the next steps you want take in order to achieve your goal? What do you still need for this, and how will you get this? You'll get a chance to get feedback from the group before putting it into practice.