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Preparing bachelor's degree students to become responsible managers and engaged citizens

Over two days, 500 third-year students in Management and Administration Bachelor’s degree, divided into small groups, will develop their Design Thinking skills through an international and intercultural approach.

Their mission will be to design then collectively present an inclusive service or product that addresses issues related to disability and social inclusion, drawing inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

A 100% English-language program.

Teachers and professional experts with international backgrounds will lead, guide, and support students throughout the seminar, ensuring a diversity of perspectives and expertise.

The program is coordinated by Silvia Didier and Noémie Dominguez, Co-Heads of International Development, iaelyon School of Management.

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The detailed program 

Monday September 8th, 2025

8.00 – 10.00 : Kick-off & conference
 
10.00 – 10.15 : Break
 
10.15-11.15 : Conference « Design Thinking »
Speakers: Silvia Didier and Noémie Dominguez
 
11.15-11.30 : Break & transition into rooms and subgroups
 
11.30-13.00: Empathy & Problem Definition
 
13.00-14.30: Break (Lunch)
 
14.30-17.00: Ideation
 
 

Tuesday September 9th , 2025

 
8.00-10.00: Prototyping
 
10:00-12:00 : Pitch Preparation
 
12:00-13:00 : Lunch Break
 
13:00-15:30 : Final Presentations
Groups Pitch their ideas
Each group presents their solution (3-5 minutes per group)
 
15.30-16.00: Break
 
16.00-17.00: Closing Conference “Inclusion and (team) performance in changing times”
Speaker: Nourredine Becharnia, Senior HR EMEA, InfoSys  (Geneva), Graduate of the Master's in International Management (iaelyon).
Conference co-hosted by Silvia Didier and Ruud Haartmans

Special thanks to our speakers:

• Meryem AZIZ ALAVOUI, PhD Candidate in Strategy
• Lea BARBAUT, PhD Candidate in Strategy
• Eunice CASCANT, PhD Candidate in Strategy
• Eric DUBOIS, Business Unit Director, Renault Trucks
• Elodie DURAND, Buyer, Locabri
• Ruud HARTMANNS, Designer of Sustainable Organizations
• Louise LECOMTE, Associate Professor, iaelyon
• Caroline MACPHIE, Public Speaking Expert and Lyric Soprano
• Fabienne MANGIN, Communication Consultant, Lis la Com
• Jean-Pierre MICAELLI, Associate Professor, iaelyon
• Hélène RAISON, Professional Coach, Capdirigeant
• Meredith STEVENS, Brand Content Strategist, Copywriter, Creative Problem-Solving
• Nicola WODTKE, CEO, Wombat Kommunication