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Working with others when you do not know them, their backgrounds and have never met
Today’s problems and issues are complex. To solve them we need to cross borders across professions, languages and cultures. There is no simple way. Technically this may seem easy. I agree. What many of us do not consider is that the users of technology are people. We need to work together!
Collaboration in a digital workplace requires us to learn how to work together without knowing what we understand with all our senses when we meet in person.
Developing ideas into solution requires critical thinking.
How do you tell someone that your idea, approach or solution might be a better choice without hurting this person’s feeling and then win them to build on existing ideas and knowledge together?
At the #3CityCreathon in Berlin, Bratislava and Rome participants were able to train this :
- Selling your ideas in only 3 minutes – Elevator Pitches
- Give feedback in a form that can be accepted
- Digital communication between three cities
This combination between digital communication and analog collaboration developing an idea in teams is the digital workplace of the future present.
A perfect illustration for the eSkills conference in Bratislava where 200 policy makers, business leaders and experts discussed how digital technologies are transforming our lives at a pace never seen before.
Many thanks to all participants, organizers, decision makers, jury members, experts and our digital audience.
If the spark has reached you and you are eager to run a creathon or hackathon yourself, contact your local NetAcad contact.
Until next time
Inspirational Regards
Jutta
LINKS
Read all #3CityCreathon articles
Digital transformation and skills in Europe
Read the Bratislava Declaration
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Keep the ideas flying
Teams and Ideas from Berlin Bratislava and Rome
The very first time a Creathon happened across borders. At the same time in 3 cities. Hard work, complex logistics and lots of minds working together before, during and after this Creathon.
All ideas are highly valued, we hope the ideas live on. We applaud all of you for your engagement.
Here are all of your ideas:
BERLIN
Green Sun
Raising awareness of alternative energy in a social setting
Sebastian Paul, Marcel Hentrich, Louna Al Bondakji
Studyou
Improving Parent-Teacher-Student communication
Patrick Falinski, Alexander Hofmann, René Parchow, Kevin Trupp
eatelligent
Optimizing the amount of food on the tables of restaurants
Winner Team Germany: Florian Eichenberg, Dennis Roth, Stephan Rathmann, Thomas Mester, Marco Fuhlenriede, Philipp Lübbert
BeGo
Making using public transport so much easiert
Alexander Keune, Lennart Steding, Peter Helmig, Matthias Suchi, Mohamad Rajab
BRATISLAVA
APP@EAT
Optimalization of food consumption in households
Jana Cibulková, Renáta Hrešková, Magdaléna Hisemová, Matej Tvrdoň, Jakub Maják, Roman Vápeník
S-home
Effective energy consumption
Martin Šponiar, Tomáš Štofa, Tomáš Lojka, Martin Zoričák, Jana Zausinová
Smart Pump
How to make life more comfortable for diabetes patients
Winner Team Solvakia: Martin Miškof, Norbert Ferenčík, Erik Kajáti, Elemér Kosztúr
ROME
Doc-IT
Federico Scardina, Gaetano Mulè, Vincenzo Asta, Vito Lopriore, Davide Mancino
Blue Water
Gaetano Perna, Andrea Barletta, Justin Polidori, Giuseppe Palmieri, Massimo Esposito, Massimo Cacciapaglia
Hit the Safe Road
Gabriele Oceana, Nicola Pesce, Mirco Grillo, Carlo Gigliotti, Giorgio Morici, Gabriele Mastrapasqua
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Ideas cooking

Water of success – Cheers!
After a full day of technology introduction Internet of Everything, Businesss Model Thinking, Expert Checkpoints and timed presentations, brainstorming rounds lead by Julian from MakeSense we are now just finished the idea pitches between Berlin, Bratislava and Rome.
“Very intensive Day – fascinating”
from Rome“Really appreciate that we were able to meet people from different backgrounds, to learn what other people think about our topics. Perfect opportunity.”
from Bratislava“Input and Output in only a few hours, very interesting ideas. I feel connected even though we only have video cameras connecting us.”
from Berlin
Remember we started with nothing this morning and now we have ideas and solutions in our minds.
Rest well and see you tomorrow morning
Jutta
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
You have 200 volunteers
… how would you solve your problem?
It is not an easy task to collect ideas, from the best to the worst ideas … brainstorming is not simple.
It is really important to go for quantities of ideas first. There are about 3000 raw ideas needed to get one successful product or service.
Tomorrow at about 11:00 the idea pitching to the jury sitting in our three locations Berlin, Bratislava and Rome is on the agenda.
We are inviting everyone to join us in this connect moment and share their thoughts, ideas and questions you might have.
Feel free to forward the invitation to your network – your neighbour, your family, your friends, your colleagues … and of course, your mailman.
We support the cultural change digital transformation is driving and want to make sure that sustainability and social benefit for all parts of our society are always part of the plan.
Join us online
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Breaking physical realities
Beyond the physical borders of a room in Berlin, Bratislava and Rome
On Monday a group of young people will start working together to create ideas for issues and problems of our society using technology.
In three rooms in Bratislava, Berlin and Rome – they will have 2 days to brainstorm, research, check into the innovation degree, the feasibility, … and much more of their idea to be a potential winner in the race from thousands of ideas to one successful product on the market.
I am building the bridge between the teams in the 3 cities and the digital Community – all of you -who want to contribute their ideas, thoughts, experiences and learning.
VERY FIRST TIME: Participate in the #3CityCreathon online
Join our discussion online.
17.10.2016 – 9.00
Internet of Things – ask Cisco Expert Marc Khayat
18.10.2016 – 11.00
Idea & Project pitches – share and contribute
It is free – we are happy if you share this invitation with others.
Join in: share their thoughts and experiences – contribute
Simply register
Everyone is welcome – no matter what education, profession, age or background.
I am looking forward to meeting you inside.
Inspirational regards
Jutta
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Digital Transformation and Skills in Europe
Joining forces is the only way to approach this challenge
Our daily lives become more digital every day. The global marketplace requires all countries, cities and companies to make use of the technology and digital tools we have at our fingertips to improve the systems we use to run our economies, business and lives for more societal benefit for everyone.
This does not only sound difficult, it is difficult and complex.
The only way we can start to understand this challenge is by separating the different levels of society affected and looking at the details of each dimension and the related problems:
- Country
- City
- Company
- Citizen
Drilling down to the details allows us to understand that these changes affect all levels of our society. This is involving all of us: all professions, all citizens from the youngest to the oldest, for all cultures and all backgrounds. We need the competences, skills and abilities of every single one of us to go through these challenges.
The key to mastering lies in our education and continued education systems. The key to get through (every type of) change is learning new skills.
Digital Skills
The European Union and the OECD define the key competences for life-long learning:
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
Creating learning spaces where those skills can be developed are on top of the mind of leaders. Innovative Educators engage and learn together with their students, business partners, tech experts and public stakeholders. It involves
- collaboration of education, businesses and public institutions,/li>
- bridges and spaces to connect ideas and work together,
- openness and respect for each other with all our experiences.
Europe in the Digital era
where skills are making the difference
On 17th and 18th October 2016, more than 200 policy makers, business leaders and experts meet to exchange thoughts on how Europe will handle the challenges transforming our lives at a pace never seen before.
In parallel to the conference Cisco Networking Academy offers a unique interactive opportunity and concrete illustration of how technology can make a positive impact by organizing a two-day Multi-country Digitization Creathon for Social Innovation in Bratislava, Berlin and Rome in partnership with MakeSense.
In this Creathon Students come together in 3 cities and work in teams to create solution concepts with strong social and/or environmental impact.
For the 1st time this #3CityCreathon is open to the public
17.10.2016 – 09.00 am
Join the IoT Introduction Session with Cisco Expert Marc Khayat
Register Session 1
18.10.2016 – 11.00 am
Join the Idea & Project pitches to share your thoughts
Register Session 2
We hope that many of you from different parts of society will follow our invitation and join the discussion online.
Stay tuned … and join in
Looking forward to meeting you
Inspirational regards
Jutta
@CiscoNetAcad
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
LINKS
#EduHackthon, #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
EU Digital Scoreboard 2016: Strengthening the Digital Economy and Society
Is the EU is progressing towards a digital economy and society?
• How do Europeans fare in terms of digital skills?
• Is our workforce ready for a digital economy?
Reasons and consequences of apparent qualification mismatch
Wanted: Global Problem Solvers
Academy Day at Cisco Live in Berlin
Life is not the number of days you lived, it is the number of days you remember ...
This is definitely a day to remember for students and educators, full of inspiring tech talks, examples to learn from, star wars, smart city solutions, understanding the skills needed for tackling the huge issues of our societies.
The presentations included:
Dive into DevNet
Brett Tiller, DevNet Team, Cisco
Education the Future Problem Solver
Harbrinder Kang, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Cisco
Skills Demand in an IoE Economy
Karsten Simons, Regional Manager CSR, Cisco
Rapid Prototyping with Partners – openBerlin Innovation Platform
Dimitar Vasilijew, Technical Manager openBerlin, Cisco
IoE Hackathons in NetAcad
Marc Khayat, Technical Manager, Cisco
Digital Living in Urban Areas – IoE Hackathon
Eugene Morozov, Technical Manager, Cisco
Teaching Coding Skills to Create Job Opportunities and Economic Empowerment for Refugees
Anne Kjaer Riechert, ReDI School, co-founder
Network Security – Fear the Invisible
Ashraf Hamadi, NetAcad Student Västerås, Sweden
Hackathon Pitches from the winning teams NetAcad Student Hackathon Teams from Brussels and Berlin
Closing the Skills Gap – NetAcad IoE Offers
Carsten Johnson, CSR Territory Manager, Cisco
We felt the great spirit and connection in the room throughout the entire day. Not only there. It was also evident in our digital extension in social media.
Thanks to everyone who contributed, shared and liked !
@MarcKhayat, @corenix, @vikasjee, @Kolipips, @ptbxbln, @VirginieSmans, @opnbrln_csco, @carsjohn @jsbond, @zhenya_morozov, @yroosel, @JDelillaz, @Jonimon_LoL, @yroosel, @kasimons, @lullionline, @harbrinder, @iotcoi, @brauchekontext, @CMW_Elendil
A POTPOURRI of your messages:
“Holistic education and training will be the key to plant a global problem solving strategy”
“ReDI School provides refugees a coworking space and mentorship to get them job read”
“Seliro is a quiet impressive idea from Brussels”
“Star Wars at the #CLAcademyDay. This Day is just great!”
“Change is the only constant”
“There’s no innovation without great people”
“What is needed to be the Heros of our time, uouooooo!.”
“If you haven’t started yet the Internet of Things, start now!”
“A hackathon can result on a social startup”
“You need broad skills to solve overwhelming global problems”
“Don’t overthink, and start now!”
“If you do nothing, others will do it. Don’t be afraid and give it a try!”
Many thanks to all of you, celebrate the day and get home safely
The Cisco Live Academy Team
Carsten, Jutta, Nico und Tobias
Further Resources
8 jobs every company will be hiring for by 2020
Why we need a digital Agenda
A Generation of problem solvers @ World Economic Forum
Infographic Global Problem Solver
First Refugee Response Center
Cisco White Paper: Global Problem Solver
LINKS
All messages on Twitter #CLAcademyDay
The three largest Networking Academies in Germany
G18 Hamburg – OSZ IMT – MMBbS
@CiscoLiveEurope #CLEur #loveopenberlin #Odisee #DigitalTransformation #AlleHelfenJetzt @eskills4jobs @eskillsgrowthEU #DigitalVenice @CiscoEMEAR @Cisco_Germany @CiscoNetAcad
Summer News – CCNA 5.1 is here
We hope that the summer had a lot of relaxing time to recharge your batteries for all of you and the start into a new semester and school year takes off with a momentum:
Our NetSpace team heard all of your input and feedback, thought about it and created CCNA 5.1 “the best CCNA ever” … statement from the German community.
What is the change?
Parts of the very demanding content was moved to the appendix, repetitions were deleted, explanatory video material was added and the supporting instructor materials were updated and improved.
LINKS to drill down into the details
The News and Events post includes the availability of the CCNA R&S ITN 5.1 Overview and the CCNA R&S 5.03 and CCNA R&S 5.1 Announcement – A recording outlining the curriculum enhancements
One more place to check Instructor Resource Spotlight
Here is an explanation from Eugene Morozov [22 min] Technical Manager on the NetAcad Team.
<<<< yes, this recording includes the invitation and details to the IPD week from 28th of September to 1st of October 2015 where the new features of CCNA 5.1. will be one of the topics.
What is the IPD week? IPD stands for Instructor Professional Development and you can self-enrol to this course, letting you have access to lots of instructor resources, learn about how other instructors use the course materials and much more.
This recording covers the updates to CCNA R&S curriculum.
CCNA R&S 5.03 update is the migration of the courses content to a new improved learning environment.
CCNA R&S ITN 5.1 update – Introduction to Networks course content have been reorganized and improved to address many concerns shared by instructor community.
Overview of the tools that can be used for planning and delivering courses includes:
– Instructor Resource Spotlight
– IPGs (Instructor Planning Guides)
– Activity Maps
– Teaching Best Practices
– Global IPD Week
– New course environment and content
Let us know if there are any issues or questions and contact your AAM or Technical Manager.
Happy to get in contact with you through your comments here as well 🙂
Have a great rest of the summer and come back rejuvenated
Jutta Jerlich, Eugene Morozov
NetAcad Partner Summit 2015
DUE TO SECURITY REASONS the location and date of the Partner Summit changed
Rome, 28-29 October 2015
Cisco Networking Academy Program is successfully helping education institutions, instructors and students for more than 15 years. This success is possible thanks to Partners of Cisco Networking Academy. You, as Academy Support Centers and Instructor Training Centers, are critical for our success.
We are inviting our NetAcad Partners to join us for sharing best practice, discussing the roadmap ahead and inspiring you with new ideas to come.
Where? Sheraton Rome
We look forward to meeting you in Rome – Cisco NetAcad Hackathon
Registration- due to agenda change, please do re-comfirm your registration
See you there …
LINKS
… check out the conference topics and materials from previous Partner Summits
NetAcad Partner Summit 2014 Barcelona – Conference materials
NetAcad Partner Summit 2013 Berlin – Conference materials
Congratulation to all NetRiders 2015
First NetRiders Winners in a new format
Last week we held the final round of the NetRiders CCNA competition for your region. This is the competition that awards the two Study Trip Prizes to Cisco HQ the week of 10-16 January, 2016. This year our Study Trip prize winners will be coming from Czech Republic and Slovakia. Congratulations !!!
1 Marek Suchanek – Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Information Technology, Czech Republic
2 Tomas Danis – SPŠ elektrotechnická S.A. Jedlika Nové Zámky, Slovakia
3 Nicola Buono – Accademia del Levante, Italy
4 Metodi Panayotov – Bulgarian Industrial Association-Union of the Bulgarian Business, Bulgaria
5 Corneliu Moglan – Telekom Foundation, Romania
Check out the full results on the NetRiders website.
As you know, we made some changes this year. We moved to a regional competition instead of individual country competitions and we changed the structure to Round 3 (which would have been the equivalent of the International NetRiders in past years). The twenty Round 3 competitors took a 60 minute, 100 question exam and also were sent a PT file with two challenges that they had to present on during a 15 minute WebEx session and then answer some questions from the judges.
I would like to thank judges Bob Schoenherr and Eugene Morozov who spent an entire day to judge the 20 WebEx sessions. This session tested both technical and soft skills. Europe, Russian Federation and CIS was the second region to try this new format and we were pleased with all the Round 3 competitors and their efforts.
A huge thank you to all participants for their efforts and time investment!
Congratulations to the winners!
Until next year
Yours
Tracy Granlund
I am missing photos of our participants which we used to have with our prior NetRiders format when our participants were asked to come to specific locations, so I decided to post a photo of Tracy instead. She is the power behind the NetRiders competitions. Thank you Tracy for all the energy and time you invest every year!
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