Overview



Overview: 

The one-day program aims to introduce high school students to business workflows and entrepreneurship through interactive sessions and the use of Odoo's start-up business game. Scale-up the Business Game is an ideal way to introduce business workflow concepts to young people. It uses an open-source software that can support most business functions and hands-on training will prepare participants for entrepreneurship or employment. Students will gain insight into various aspects of business operations, including sales, marketing, inventory management, accounting, and delivery, and have opportunities to prepare an outline of their own business model.

Program Objectives:

  1. Introduce students to fundamental business concepts and workflows.
  2. Provide hands-on experience using the Odoo Scale-up Business Game.
  3. Encourage creativity and critical thinking through the development of a business model.

Program Schedule:

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome

  • Registration of participants.
  • Welcome and introduction to the program.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to Business Workflows

  • Overview of key business workflows: sales, marketing, inventory, accounting, and delivery.
  • Importance of these workflows in running a successful business.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Interactive Session - Odoo Scale-up Business Game

  • Introduction to the Odoo Scale-up business game.
  • Hands-on experience in managing a virtual business using Odoo's platform.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Business model brainstorming

  • Guided session on developing a business model.
  • Group work: students develop their own business models.

12:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

  • Lunch provided for participants.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Continuation of game play

  • Participants keep working on game exercises to maximize points.
  • Participants prepare oral report for a particular exercise.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Outcome reports from teams.

  • Group presentations of assigned business flows.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Presentation of Business Models

  • Each group presents their business model.
  • Feedback and discussion.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Ceremony and Certificates

  • Distribution of certificates to all participants.
  • Closing remarks and thank you note.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding of business workflows and their significance.
  • Practical experience in managing a virtual business using Odoo's platform.
  • Skills in developing and presenting a business model.

Additional Notes:

  • The program will be interactive and engaging, incorporating group activities, case studies, and role-plays.
  • Facilitators will include experienced business professionals and educators.
  • Participants will need to actively participate and ask questions throughout the program.