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Agenda
• Introduction
• Me, my self and I
• Developing countries?
• Traveling the world
• Minor Field Study
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Thoughts about knowledge
• What’s next?
David Boman
• M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
• M.Sc. Intelligent Systems Design
• Master thesis in Tanzania• Freelance consulting• Consultant, Drutt corp.• Solution Architect, E///• Freelance writer• Geek• Lazy
My workSolution Architect
• Presale
• Consultation
• Solution Design
• Implementation
• System audits
• Support
... and that means?• I travel the world
• I talk to a lot of people
• Word. Powerpoint. Visio.
• Code java. Nerd Linux.
• Find someone to blame
• Conflict management. And
But I only see
the inside of...
• A lot of airplanes
• A lot of hotels
• A lot of AC-cold offices
• A lot of taxi cars
• A lot of server rooms
• A lot of airports
So why am I here?
• I’ve seen both sides– I work in Africa
– I have lived in Africa
• I have some (useful?) thoughts to share
• I want to challenge you!
• Minor Field Study (MFS)
• Sponsored by SIDA
• ”Enhancing market development for solar PV in Tanzania : identifying possible market approaches for solar companies”
• (PV = Solar Cells)
• Interviews . A lot.
What we did
What we discovered• Solar cells are
great, but...
• Basic business education is missing
• Marketing efforts are ‘ad Hoc’ at best
• Solar cells are still not mature enough.
We also discovered
• There are niche markets where solar cells works– Eko tourism
– Mobile phones
– Education
ABB:s Social policy
1. ABB in society2. Human rights 3. Children and young workers 4. Freedom of engagement 5. Health and safety 6. Employee consultation and communication 7. Equality of opportunity 8. Harassment and disciplinary practices 9. Working hours 10. Compensation 11. Suppliers 12. Community involvement13. Business ethics
Ericsson response
Mission
“Whenever possible, Ericsson will use its technology, resources and solutions to support those in need. Our objective is to be perceived as a leading corporate citizen and thereby a partner and employer of choice.”
Ericsson response cont’d
• To provide rapid deployment of communications solutions encompassing Ericsson technologies and skills to support and respond to the unique communication challenges of each disaster.
• An Ericsson Response Unit consists of equipment and the people to implement and operate it.
• An Ericsson Response Volunteer program to present opportunities for our employees to become involved in our response efforts.
The frog leap
Development is not linear
• African farmers use SMS
• Chinese people buy electrical MCs not petrol driven
• Full M.Sc. Educations available online for free
• Vietnamese teenagers with laptops compete with Cap Gemini
• Kids from the slum in Kenya have access to internet
Not inspired? Google this:
• ”Did you know”
• ”Fredrik Hären video”
or go to:
• www.ted.com
• www.afrigadget.com
Skills to master
• Learn how to learn fast
• Manage complexity
• Learn to simplify
• Build your network
• Stay in the loop
• Recognize soft skills
How?By embracing knowledge
and experience!• Join an organization
(MSF, EWB, ICRC, etc)• Start an organization!• Take a course
(not on Chalmers!)• Travel somewhere• Read a book• Give a presentation • Start a company
Contact
David Boman
www.facebook.com/david.boman
+46-734-336137