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Creating a purpose for an ecosystem

Every ecosystem needs a reason for being. One of the first tasks of ecosystem facilitator is to co-create and plan a purpose for the ecosystem. This task is a foundation for every ecosystem and should be developed together with all the ecosystem participants.

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The purpose of the tool

Every ecosystem needs a common vision and mission to develop.

  • The facilitator’s tasks support the creation of the building blocks for the ecosystem.
  • Ecosystems need a vision and mission, basic rules of operation and an operational model to develop further into growth ecosystems.
  • These tools are developed to support the early phase of exploration.

Options for the facilitator

Free methods and canvases.

Canvases

Free methods and canvases.

Facilitator training package

Facilitator training for ecosystem facilitators.

Tailored workshops for organizations

Tailored packages for organizations.

Creating a purpose for an ecosystem - Method.

Creating a purpose for an ecosystem - Method

This template explains the method for co-creating the ecosystem purpose. Easy instructions for ecosystem facilitator to simple co-creation method.

Creating a purpose for an ecosystem - Canvas

An ecosystem needs a reason for being, hence first step for a facilitator is to create a purpose for the ecosystem.

Creating a purpose for an ecosystem - Canvas.

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Tailored workshops for organizations

Good facilitation is about designing and managing the processes effectively.

Explore, Build, Grow or Transform

The target for this training session is to train your organization to use the tools on one workshop topic selected by you. The apporach is “train the trainer” , where our trainer facilitates a half a day workshop with you for your ecosystem.

The packages includes:

  • All tools related to the workshop including step-by-step instructor guidelines and pre-filled template examples
  • Additional resources
  • 2-3 hour online pre-planning session with introduction to the tools
  • Online co-creation tools & template examples
  • Half a day workshop facilitation for your ecosystem with train-the-trainer support

Package price: 2970 €

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Facilitator training package

This tailored workshop for organizations is designed for "train-the-trainer" approach for organizations who need ecosystem facilitation.

Explore, Build, Grow or Transform

In this training package, we provide a 3 half-a-day online training session on how to use the Playbook tools in fast and simple way.

The packages includes:

  • Online co-creation tools & template examples
  • 3 half-a-day online training sessions (3-4h)
  • Access to all tools & content used in training session
  • Opportunity to buy all the tools and templates with additional lower price (2-year licence)
  • After completion of the course, you receive course certificate and badge

Package price: 450 €

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