Training - Linear to Circular

Cases & Classes
Below are overviews of resources we use in training programs and workshops to teach concepts related to social innovation and the circular economy. These programs help participants think through possibilities for developing systems that are more just and sustainable, as well as how to get their messages out.
Classes
Below are case studies and other materials that we use in workshops and classes to teach principles related to the circular economy and to help participants think through possibilities for developing systems that are more just and sustainable.
Storytelling for Impact
This is an active-learning lecture in which participants learn the elements of a story and basic story-writing techniques. Participants have the chance to practice what they learned in a piece-by-piece fashion in a welcoming, learning environment.
Visual Storytelling
This class teaches the basics of visual storytelling, We cover the basic elements of story and storyboarding. We also cover visual storytelling and basic video editing. Participants have the chance to practice what they learn and develop a short, edited film project.
Podcasting 101
Participants learn the basics of podcasting, including recording, editing, and publishing. Once they learn the basics, they get to create a recording of their own in a safe, step-by-step process.
Case Studies
Learn from the circumstances of real challenges faced by impact organizations
Floundering Fishermen
A firm that’s dominant in the regional fishing industry deals with declining catches and looks at opportunities to change its approach.
Coconut Castoffs
A food product manufacturer looks for opportunities in their wastes.
Philanthropic Fiasco
A firm tries to do good. but misses the mark. A new manager needs to learn from the existing challenges and plot a new path forward.
Holistic Hotels
A boutique hotel’s customers learn that they weren’t living up to their green messaging. How should they respond?
Fantasy Island
This case looks at a fictional Andaman island that’s split between a large resort and a local community dealing with growing challenges, including ocean plastics and climate change.
Models of Impact
The models are used in case studies and discussions to help participants look at different ways of solving problems.
Custom Case Development
All of our cases were developed in-house. We'd be happy to look at the opportunity to create impact-oriented cases for your organization. If that's of interest, please send us a note with the button below.
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Cases & Classes

Classes

Classes

Below are case studies and other materials that we use in workshops and classes to teach principles related to the circular economy and to help participants think through possibilities for developing systems that are more just and sustainable.

Below are case studies and other materials that we use in workshops and classes to teach principles related to the circular economy and to help participants think through possibilities for developing systems that are more just and sustainable.

Storytelling for Impact

Storytelling for Impact

This is an active-learning lecture in which participants learn the elements of a story and basic story-writing techniques. Participants have the chance to practice what they learned in a piece-by-piece fashion in a welcoming, learning environment.

This is an active-learning lecture in which participants learn the elements of a story and basic story-writing techniques. Participants have the chance to practice what they learned in a piece-by-piece fashion in a welcoming, learning environment.

Visual Storytelling

Visual Storytelling

This class teaches the basics of visual storytelling, We cover the basic elements of story and storyboarding. We also cover visual storytelling and basic video editing. Participants have the chance to practice what they learn and develop a short, edited film project.

This class teaches the basics of visual storytelling, We cover the basic elements of story and storyboarding. We also cover visual storytelling and basic video editing. Participants have the chance to practice what they learn and develop a short, edited film project.

Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101

Participants learn the basics of podcasting, including recording, editing, and publishing. Once they learn the basics, they get to create a recording of their own in a safe, step-by-step process.

Participants learn the basics of podcasting, including recording, editing, and publishing. Once they learn the basics, they get to create a recording of their own in a safe, step-by-step process.

Case Studies

Case Studies

Learn from the circumstances of real challenges faced by impact organizations

Learn from the circumstances of real challenges faced by impact organizations

Floundering Fishermen

Floundering Fishermen

A firm that’s dominant in the regional fishing industry deals with declining catches and looks at opportunities to change its approach.

A firm that’s dominant in the regional fishing industry deals with declining catches and looks at opportunities to change its approach.

Coconut Castoffs

Coconut Castoffs

A food product manufacturer looks for opportunities in their wastes.

A food product manufacturer looks for opportunities in their wastes.

Philanthropic Fiasco

Philanthropic Fiasco

A firm tries to do good. but misses the mark. A new manager needs to learn from the existing challenges and plot a new path forward.

A firm tries to do good. but misses the mark. A new manager needs to learn from the existing challenges and plot a new path forward.

Holistic Hotels

Holistic Hotels

A boutique hotel’s customers learn that they weren’t living up to their green messaging. How should they respond?

A boutique hotel’s customers learn that they weren’t living up to their green messaging. How should they respond?

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

This case looks at a fictional Andaman island that’s split between a large resort and a local community dealing with growing challenges, including ocean plastics and climate change.

This case looks at a fictional Andaman island that’s split between a large resort and a local community dealing with growing challenges, including ocean plastics and climate change.

Models of Impact

Models of Impact

The models are used in case studies and discussions to help participants look at different ways of solving problems.

The models are used in case studies and discussions to help participants look at different ways of solving problems.

Custom Case Development

Custom Case Development

All of our cases were developed in-house. We'd be happy to look at the opportunity to create impact-oriented cases for your organization. If that's of interest, please send us a note with the button below.

All of our cases were developed in-house. We'd be happy to look at the opportunity to create impact-oriented cases for your organization. If that's of interest, please send us a note with the button below.