Category / Entrepreneurship & New Business Design

• Create Value

  Posted on January 25, 2013 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  “Create value” is my new definition of work. New – because I realized I had never really defined what work means to me. Of course, it always means many things depending on what I work on. But something is recurring … Continue reading →

• How to make it in America

  Posted on January 8, 2013 by marcel

  Sometimes you just gotta use the fun of it. Just screw the plans, screw the odds and most definitely screw having to do something first.  Having to write a business plan first, having to get more experience first, having to … Continue reading →

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  Knowmads – Changing the face of Education

  Posted on December 31, 2012 by Guido

  You can download the 150+ page book of ‘Knowmads – Changing the Face of Education’ in pdf-version for free in exchange for a tweet or post on Facebook. Click ‘pay with a tweet’ and send it within your network. After … Continue reading →

• The freedom needed to become a changemaker

  Posted on November 28, 2012 by marcel

  To become a changemaker we have to be free. Free to enjoy the ride on a tram and when grabbing a coffee with our friends. Free to get our mind to be one of a potentialist, one that constantly thinks … Continue reading →

• Officially Entrepreneurs

  Posted on September 3, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Today I wrote myself into Knowmads Cooperative. According to the Chamber of Commerce I am now officially an entrepreneur, it  does not get more official. Nope, also not with a degree. At Knowmads, we will not get a degree that … Continue reading →

• The Lemon Challenge

  Posted on August 14, 2012 by miguel@knowmads.nl

  The day started a little bit before 9.00 at Amsterdam Centraal in the platform 7A where knowmads gathered together with coffee and tea and some sunshine. At 9.08 they formed two teams (Team 1 – Kristin, Laura, Neza, and Tom; Team … Continue reading →

• Jul '12 05

  Great article in Forbes.com

  Posted on July 5, 2012 by Kim

  Great article about unlearning at Business Schools. Knowmads agrees and does so!

• Knowmadic Learning #5: Skills and Facts

  Posted on July 2, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Learning at Knowmads is different from learning in the “normal” educational system. Knowmads is part of a new generation of schools who all stand for the philosophy of “Invisible Learning”. Invisible learning being the kind of learning that cannot be … Continue reading →

• (Frequent) (WTF) Q & A – Part 4 – Knowmadic Philosophy Edition

  Posted on June 22, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Three very knowmadic questions from our Tribe 6 applicants, I think they tell a lot about Knowmads:  1. Is there a good phrase describing what you learn at Knowmads? (Ivo) If there is, then it is maybe: “Everybody learns something … Continue reading →

• (Frequent) (WTF) Q & A – Part 3 – Application Workshop & Practicalities

  Posted on June 21, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Part Three, one more to go… Don´t hesitate to contact me: johanna@knowmads.nl ;)  As always, comment section for add-ons and answers is below. A good question on the application workshop: 1. What should I prepare for the application workshop? Be … Continue reading →

• (Frequent) (WTF) Q & A – Part 2 – Life in Amsterdam & the Program

  Posted on June 21, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Welcome to Part Two of the Questions and Answers from potential new Knowmads. For add-ons, more questions and different answers, click to comment.  One big question: 1. How is it to live in Amsterdam ? (Lasse) I like it a … Continue reading →

• (Frequent) (WTF) Q & A – Part 1 – on Diversity and Dutchies

  Posted on June 21, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  4 Month ago I joined Knowmads, full of questions. Now in four weeks, we will have 22 potential Tribe 6 Knowmads here for their application workshops. Here are your questions and our answers – hopefully satisfying.  First (because not-so secretly … Continue reading →

• Civilization and Control

  Posted on June 11, 2012 by johanna@knowmads.nl

  Yesterday evening, when driving through my hometown Hannover, I listened to a conversation on balance and fragility in our World on the radio. One sentence caught me and has not released me until now – but instead led me to … Continue reading →

• Money as a mean and not a goal

  Posted on March 13, 2012 by neza@knowmads.nl

  Have you noticed it has all been about the money? About making more money, about keeping it and making your own personal pile of mmmmoney bigger? Of course you have. Sometimes you could also divide people into 2 groups: the … Continue reading →

• Feb '12 24

  

  A’dam’s Service Jam 2012

  Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jonas

  Starts on: 24 February 2012 / Ends on: 26 February 2012

  !CALL FOR ALL A’DAM’S JAMMERS OUT THERE – IT’S TIME FOR GOOD TUNES AND GREAT IDEAS! JOIN US IN AMSTERDAM! On 24 February 2012, people interested in service and customer experience will meet at locations all over the globe. If … Continue reading →