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Supporting CIB Initiatives in Germany

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On the invitation of hosts Folker and Monica Mittag, Luis Gomes spent valuable time in Germany from June 13, 2013 to July 10, 2013 and during this visit, he also spend some time on June 18, 2013 in Denmark. Here’s a brief account of his time supporting Folker Mittag work on CIB initiatives in Germany:

1. Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, North Germany: Took a one and a half hour class for the Business Administration students of the university on the subject “Personal ethics, CIB program and culture”. It was an interactive time. The students were open for discussions and questions because many of these students attended internships earlier in other countries.

2. Meeting with CIB 2013 Delegates from Germany: Had the opportunity to also meet three of the four delegates from Germany enlisted by Folker and who have registered for CIB 2013. They include Prof. Dr. Martin von Shilling, Vice President – International Relations and Prof. Dr. Uwe Szyszka of Economics & Business Admin. Dept, both of Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and Bro. Markus, Accountant (Retd.), Kloster Volkenroda. Also planning out for them, other visits in India after CIB 2013.

3. Liaison with Siemens H.Q.: Together with Folker, liaised with Siemens A.G. (H.Q., Munich) for collaboration between CIB in South Korea and Malaysia and Siemens in their respective countries. to support business and industry on their journey of “being ethical and yet being competitive”; enlistments of delegates for CIB 2013 & International HEL Programs at Panchgani and other programs.

4. Meeting with two backgrounds with German alumni of CIB: We spent some time with Bro. Helmut Rosskopf, Partner, Rosskopf& Partner, Germany and David Steingruber, Designer, Berlin, who attended CIB 2005 and CIB 2011 in India respectively.

5. Quality Time: Spent quality time in reflection with Folker Mittag on the overall work of CIB; preparations for CIB 2013; etc. During this visit, Luis also attended Folker’s 70th Birthday Celebrations; met Germans friends based in Berlin whom he had known in Goa through Indo German Friendship Society, Goa; apart from enjoying various German food and seeing many historical and world heritage sites.
One central theme with Folker and Monica were daily – readings, reflection, prayers and sharing thoughts; quality time and humour.

6. Travelling: For this programme, Folker and I travelled roughly 5,000 kms. across the country by car. Luis was able to understand more about German history and why Germany is still one country with two backgrounds and experiences today.

WHO WE ARE

Initiatives of Change for Business is an international fellowship for businesspersons — a comradeship of like-minded individuals who are committed to furthering ethical practices in their work and convincing an increasing number of their business colleagues that “one can be ethical in one’s business dealings and still be competitive”.  

WHAT WE DO

Initiatives of Change for Business (ICB) is a forum for its members to discuss the business environment, in its various aspects and help find solutions to the problems that they face or may face in maintaining high ethical standards in their dealings.

FOCUS AREA

Engage business people and decision makers in honest conversations and action on the issues associated with globalization and the human face of economics

Highlight the role that each individual can play in bringing positive changes in business and economic life, and sharing related experience;

Equip people with practical tools, grounded in a moral and ethical framework, for use in their places of work.