This is the famous 3-day SiD fundamentals training, with certificate, that has helped hundreds of people around the world to change their world-view and understanding of sustainability. SiD founder Tom Bosschaert shares 3 intense days with you, exploring what it means to thrive on this planet, as a person, in business, and for society.

The training is a live, transformative experience; it focuses on rethinking sustainability from a systemic lens, and braining you up to speed with the basics of the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework. This enables you to start developing a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to systemic innovation, long-term strategy, and systemic changemaking.

Join an intimate group of professionals in a 2+1-day training to deepen your knowledge and understanding of sustainability. Symbiosis in Development (SiD) is a framework that focuses on the question: what is sustainability really, and how can we implement it for short term gain and long term results?

In the workshop you get hands-on with SiD, and learn how to apply its principles in real world cases. Participants receive an official SiD certificate upon completion.

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  • The SiD training provided me not only with practical system-thinking tools and methods when working with clients; it changed my perspective on society as a whole, enabling me to see things more clearly and interconnected.

    Mirjam Snitjer

    Project Coordinator IDEO

During the training, we dive into

  • Introduction of key concepts including integrated sustainability, systems thinking, co-creation, resilience theory, complexity theory, and participatory planning.
  • ESG concepts and frameworks, and how they are related to sustainability strategy.
  • Translating theory into practice via real, case-based, transdisciplinary team projects.
  • Understanding how to apply systems thinking in your own work environment to design more creative, innovative, long-lasting solutions.

In addition

  • Maximum of 12 participants ensures an intimate and dynamic group with adequate time for personal attention.
  • Get a Certificate: At the end of the course, you receive a SiD fundamentals certificate.

Practical details

  • Dates: April 25,26 + May 8, from 9am to 5pm (keep until 6pm free). Optional drinks on 26th.
  • Location: D1 or Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Trainer: Tom Bosschaert
  • Investment for full program: $1650, $750 for ViCo members
  • Included: Lunch, and all materials. No need for a laptop.
  • Sign up: Email Alice@except.eco

  • The SiD masterclass is awesome to experience. It sheds a whole new light on truly integrated sustainable development, and its power.

    Richard Kleefman

    Program Manager TKI Urban Energy

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