Shell NXplorers Learning Event
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DATES
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2024
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Location
UH Student Center South (multiple rooms)
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Overview
Our world is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, and so too are the challenges.
This is why skills such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity are of growing importance in business, the workplace and beyond. NXplorers Pro equips learners with a set of practical and strategic thinking tools designed to tackle the challenges of today and the future.
TARGET AUDIENCE
NXplorers Pro is for undergraduates and graduates who want to:
- Develop critical and creative problem-solving skills to address complex real-world problems on a local or global level.
- Learn foundational Systems Thinking skills to explore complex issues.
- Learn Scenario Planning skills to recognize how to create change for the better.
- Apply tools to drive positive, sustainable change.
THE WORKSHOP
NXplorers Pro is a practical, collaborative, facilitated two-day workshop to help learners develop creative and complex problem-solving skills. Using a relevant complex challenge, 30 learners working in teams of 5 per team will apply tools using a new way of thinking called NXthinking.
Learners are introduced to NXplorers tools that help them develop NXthinking as they explore the issue, create future scenarios, and plan to bring about positive change. NXplorers alumni can continue to apply NXthinking and NXplorers tools to any challenge in the workplace and beyond.
Schedule
September 28
Location: Student Center South – Multipurpose Room
Areas of Focus: What is the Issue? Using Systems Thinking tools to understand what’s causing the issue, and tools to dig deeper.
| Sessions | Time |
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| Start | 9:30 AM |
| Session 1 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| BREAK | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Session 2 | 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM |
| LUNCH | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Session 3 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| BREAK | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Session 4 | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| WRAP UP | 4:30 PM |
September 29
Location: Student Center South – Space City Room
Areas of Focus:
- Create - Probable futures, Scenario Planning
- Towards Change - Feasibility Funnel & Ripple Effect Tools; Planning, Persuading and Inspiring.
| Sessions | Time |
|---|---|
| Start | 9:30 AM |
| Session 1 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| BREAK | 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
| Session 2 | 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM |
| LUNCH | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Session 3 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| BREAK | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
| Session 4 | 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
| WRAP UP | 4:30 PM |
September 30 – October 4
Location: Student Center South – Space City Room
Mentoring: Shell representatives will be available for hands-on mentoring clinics throughout the week.
- October 1: 5-7 PM
- October 2: 3-5 PM
- October 3: 11 AM – 1 PM
Pitch Day - October 4 | 6 - 8:30 PM
Location: Student Center South – Downtown Room
- Pitch Day: At the end of the workshop, learners are invited to present/pitch their ideas. Including question and answer sessions, each pitch must take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
HOW LEARNERS BENEFIT?
- Learn a fresh way of thinking about complex challenges.
- The chance to develop complex problem-solving, systems thinking, scenario planning, and change management skills.
- Learn an effective methodology that can be applied to complex challenges both within and beyond the workshop.
- Learn practical tools for exploring issues, creating future scenarios, and bringing about positive change.
- Develop a better understanding of complex global issues such as energy transition, and sustainable development.