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2 CONTENT

Presidents’ messages page 4

Programmes x 3 page 6

Participants page 10

Instructors page 14

Notes page 22

Thanks, Logos page 24

3 PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGES

Message from Anna Wszelaczyńska successful professional women are Message from ­Karen Teglgaard President of Soroptimist ­International working together with young ones Union ­President ­Soroptimist Europe 2019-21 to help build their personality up ­International Denmark 2020-2022 from the start of their careers. In the Leadership safe environment they will learn all The Soroptimist ­Academy necessary skills young leaders should Union of Denmark Soroptimists have and how to tackle successes and is pleased to should inspire failures. welcome you all the world and to Soroptimist create the fu- I strongly believe that education cov- Nordic Leadership ture. It is difficult, ers everything: awareness of women’s Academy (SNLA) but we are resilient rights, care of environment, fighting 2020/2021. and don’t give up. global warming and violence against Now, even more than women. Education is power and Soroptimists have a mission ever, in the times when many young independence. Soroptimists have a lot to Educate to Lead women are losing jobs and are subject to offer and will do their best to share – to give young women a better to increasing domestic violence. with their successors. Soroptimists chance to develop and to take on Pandemics has increased domestic are the best to learn from as whatever leadership roles in society, politics, violence of about 30 percent. happens they always stand up for work and many other roles of mod- women. ern life. We believe that this is of vital We need to share knowledge and importance in the constant fight to expertise with young female leaders. I wish you all a wonderful time full improve life and human rights for Best done during the Soroptimist of challenges and fulfilment. Use an women and girls in the world. Nordic Leadership Academy when opportunity well, learn and have fun!

4 SNLA is a week of intensive education In 2020/2021, the participants have ship and want to make a contribution in the principles of leadership and been taught To Set Goals, Career to society. self‐development for young women. Development, Emotional Intelligence, The young women who attended It has taken place on an annual basis Mental Training, Intercultural Com- previous academies showed a clear during the summer vacation starting munication, Presentation Techniques, development of self- confidence and 2017 in Sweden, 2018 in Norway, 2019 Tools for Feedback and Debate, Wom- an ability to take the lead. Many have in Finland. en’s Rights, Sustainable Development, also formed strong network contacts Mentoring and Coaching, What is So- to help and support in the future. In In 2020 Soroptimist Nordic Leadership roptimism and how does Soroptimist addition we spread the word about Academy should have taken place in International work? There have also soroptimism and the young women Denmark, but due to the corona situa- been visits, in both 2020 and 2021, who get to know us are clearly poten- tion, we had to postpone the academy from particularly resourceful women tial future Soroptimists who can keep from week 26, 2020 to week 25, 2021. who, as role models, have shared their our organization moving forward. Instead, we conducted 6 webinars in life experiences. This year, we hope to the very week 26, 2020 and, during be able to expand the program with SNLA 2020/2021 could not have been the autumn 2020 and spring 2021, we Conflict Management, which several made without our great supporters. conducted further 9 webinars and an participants from previous years have Special thanks to Norden 0-30 for additional round of group work for all called for. financial support, all the presenters for participants. All webinars are recorded contribution for free, members of the and made available to the participants The whole spectrum of leadership is Danish working group for planning in a closed Facebook group: ”SNLA covered. Soroptimist International is a the webinars, soroptimist friends in participants”. treasure chest of competence and ex- the Nordic countries for cooperation As the restrictions, caused by the perience in this field, and the present- and valuable experiences from last Covid 19 pandemic, still do not allow ers are mostly found within our own year and Soroptimist International of us to gather, we are forced to also clubs, but also among women from Europe (SIE). conduct SNLA 2021 virtually. We shall local businesses. We offer this oppor- hold 4 days of webinars during week tunity to 25 young women living in 25, 2021. the Nordic countries – aged between 20‐30, who are interested in leader-

5 SNLA WEBINAR Programme June 2020

MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2020

Welcome to the SNLA Webinar 10.00-11.30 am Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) Mentoring 10.00-11.00 am Introduction to programme content & goal Saija Kuusisto-Lancaster, Vice President Hello from the 25 participants Intro to "Wall of Mentors 2020-2021" Soroptimist International (SI) History ­ Experiences with Mentorship by a mentor and a "A Global Voice for Women" mentee Ulla Madsen, SI Assistant Director of Advocacy President of Soroptimist International Europe THURSDAY JUNE 25, 2020 2013-15 10.00-11.30 am Mindfulness & Selfcoaching Lotte Vesterli, Therapist and Coach "My journey" – why do we need Soroptimists? Anna Wszelaczyńska, President of Soroptimist International of Europe SI at the United Nations (UN) Ulla Madsen, SI Assistant Director of Advocacy One example of SI project work President of Soroptimist International Europe 2013-15

Attendance for the first time at UN New York "Commission on the Status of Women" Ina Dorfman, Master of Laws

6 SNLA WEBINAR Programme Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 THURSDAY FEBRUAR 4, 2021

18.30-20.30 Personal branding 18.30-20-30 The pleasure and pain of being a leader Kine Aasheim, Master in Adm & Leadership NLP Kine Aasheim, Master in Adm & Leadership NLP coach coach

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 TUESDAY MARCH 23, 2021

18.30-20.30 Mental training 18.30-20-30 Mental training Lotte Vesterli, Therapist and Coach Lotte Vesterli, Therapist and Coach

THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 2020 MONDAY APRIL 12, 2021

18.30-20-30 The recruitment process 18.30-20-30 Motivation - Driving forces Kine Aasheim, Master in Adm & Leadership NLP - My Dream introduction coach Linda Schang, HR Professional

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2020 SUNDAY MAY 2, 2021 - MAY 9, - MAY 16, - MAY 23, - MAY 30 - 2021

18.30-20-30 Virtual teams The candidates divided in 5 groups Linda Schang, HR Professional - one group each day 18.30-20-30 My Dream Linda Schang, HR Professional

7 SNLA WEBINAR Programme June 2021

MONDAY 21. JUNE TUESDAY 22. JUNE

9 – 9:30 am Yoga Qi Gong International Video Lotte Vesterli, Therapist and Coach

Intro /todays program Intro /todays program

10 – 11 am Body Language Communication with Music Catherine Westling Gitta-Maria Sjöberg Actress Artistic Director, Opera Singer

Start up Sunday 11 – 12 am My Dream 6 present. Lead to Achieve Sunday 20. June Linda Schang / groups 6 pm – 7 pm Why do we need Soroptimists? 4 groups

12 am – 1 pm Lunch break Lunch break

Welcome 1 pm – 2 pm Women in official space Greetings My Dream Lisbeth Trinskjær SIE president elect Caro- 6 presentations Principal lien Demey

Intro of program 2 pm – 3 pm People, Planet, Prosperity Debating–rules /groups Presentation of Speakers, How to design sustainable skills ? Linda Schang Hello from Participants Malene Lundén, Project Leader

Quiz in Groups: 3 pm – 4 pm Walk the Talk: Gender Equality & Women’s Rights, 17 Sustainable Reflection /Whats App Nanna Højlund Chairwoman, Development Goals 8 Groups Womens Council

8 WEDNESDAY 23. JUNE THURSDAY 24. JUNE

9 – 9:30 am Yoga Mindfullness International Video Lotte Vesterli, Therapist and Coach

Intro /todays program Intro /todays program

10 – 11 am Conflict Handling Kalundborg Symbiosis Pia Tokkesdal Schou Nadeja Ulstrup-Hansen Lawyer & Mediator Adm. Project Leader

11 – 12 am My Dream My Dream–6 present. 7 presentations

Why do we need SI ? Mentorship options 4 Group presentations

12 am – 1 pm Lunch break from 12:15 pm Evaluation in Groups Diplomas handed out by Karen Teglgaard, Union president Joyful closing of SNLA

1 pm – 2 pm Debate – Plenum 4 Group performances

2 pm – 3 pm Intercultural Communication Yael Tågerud Development Consultant

3 pm – 4 pm Walk the Talk: Reflection /Whats App 8 Groups

9 SNLA PARTICIPANTS 2020-2021

Atia Ijaz Sandra-Paula Suciu Norway Norway

Ida Karoline Kjønsberg Solveig Gjørv Røraas Norway Norway

Lene Korseberg Elín Þóra Helgadóttir Norway Iceland

Mari Finsen Harpa Marín Jónsdóttir Norway Iceland

10 Hildur María Hólmarsdóttir Mari Pesu Iceland Finland

Salka Björt Kristjánsdóttir Marinia Sorjonen-Ward Iceland Finland

Sólborg Guðbrandsdóttir Siiri Rekola Iceland Finland

Iida Kalliokoski Siiri Vallas Finland Finland

11 Alfhild Hedelin Linnéa Ingeström Sweden Sweden

ElIn Björnsson Maria Stjerndahl Sweden Sweden

Elvira Skoglund Victoria Forsman Sweden Sweden

12 Amanda Bech Helena Rumph Denmark Denmark

Ellen Emilie Madsen Simone Sommer Degn Denmark Denmark

Fie Crusell Pedersen Denmark

13 INSTRUCTORS

CAROLIEN DEMEY Retail Estates : supermarkets, urban proach, basis for Membership Devel- Education: Humanities in developments, horreca : dealing with opment. Latin & Sciences the challenges of e-commerce University Antwerp: Ap- My quote: Think Positive, Act Positive, plied Economic Sciences, Soroptimist path: Be Positive University Ghent: Econom- 1994: joined club Kortrijk, Belgium as ic sciences and European Law my third child was born My latest Soroptimist contribution: 2006: club President organizing the 25 (Se pdf-fil) Languages: Dutch (mother tongue), th Anniversary of my club French (bilingual) , Spanish, English, 2009: Soroptimist Belgium Union +/- German level: Coordinator, Programme Liason INA DORFMAN Officer, Programme Director, Gover- Master of Law, Purchase Family life: married , 3 children ( °1989 nor first generation of Programme Coordinator at AVK Inter- °1990 °1994) they live in resp. Ghent, Directors, creating a path to have national A/S. Antwerp and Leuven Unions more focused on Projects and be recognized as such. Ina contributed at the We- Professional path: 2017-2019: Federation level: 1 st Vice binar by expressing how it was 1982-1990: Financial controller in President Soroptimist International as a Soroptimist to participate and Textile Group (Belgium & UK) /Budget, Europe responsible for Virtual De- contribute for the first time at the UN Analytic Accountant, reporting to the velopment, basis for connection & based “Conference on the Status of shareholders, stakeholders including community creation beyond physical Women (CSW)” in New York. the trade-union limits. 2019 -2021: Federation level : Presi- Ina describes herself here: 1990- now: Self employed, running a dent Elect Soroptimist International ”I am highly motivated by my desire company in Real Estate dedicated to Europe Setting up the Holistic ap- to make a positive difference in the

14 globalized world. Organized, task • VEU (The Advisory Council for High- retary, FOA driven with a “can do” attitude, I enjoy er Education) • 2015-2018 Vice President, LO working in challenging and dynamic • REP (The Advisory Council for AP • 2019 Vice President, FH environments. Solid theoretical back- and Bachelor Programme Education) ground and experience from working • AUB (The Advisory Council for Em- in multinational companies. ployers’ Educational Contribution) SAIJA KUUSISTO-­ • The Advisory Council for AP Pro- LANCASTER Specialties: Project Management, Pro- gramme Development Saija Kuusisto-Lancaster curement, Law, Process Optimization, Organisational work is the Chief Procurement Continuous Improvement, Strategic • Board of Directors (BOD) FH, FOA, Officer of the Load and Management, Strategic sourcing, the local union branch Haul Division of Sandvik, Change Management, Lean”. Training and work experience a Swedish based technology • 1981-1988 Upper sec. school, Child- corporation. She holds a M.Sc. Degree care assistant, Student DTU, cleaning in Economics and has after the com- NANNA HØJLUND supervisor pletion of her studies participated Date of birth: October 26th, • 1988-1995 Childcare assistant in multiple Executive level training 1961 • 1990-1995 Elected shop steward, programs at the School of Political areas of responsi- Elected senior shop steward Economics. bility • 1995-1996 Elected Section Secre- • Education and tary, PMF Storstrøm Saija has been a member of Soropti- research, FIU (The Shop Steward • 1996-1999 Elected Section Presi- mist International for more than 20 Training Programme) dent, PMF Storstrøm years, and currently holds the position Committee representations • 1999-2005 Elected member of the of the Vice President in the Board of • President, The Women’s Council Executive Committee, PMF Soroptimist International of Europe • Board of Directors, TAMU (The • 2003-2005 Training in systemic (SIE). Saija´s professional mission is Training School for Labour Market management, DISPUK to attract more women to the un- Education) • 2011-2013 Master of Public Admin- derground mining business and to • REU (The Advisory Council for Voca- istration, CBS support younger female colleagues tional Education) • 2005-2015 Elected Confederal Sec- to have the courage to apply for more

15 demanding roles in the organization. Ringhof ( 2013). Ulla Madsen has had a long career At SIE, Saija is in charge of Mentor- - Member of the cabinet, a network for in financial institutions. Previously, ing, with the same aim: to empower 40 leading woman in each their own she worked as a Senior Advisor and young women, to support them to fields (2012-) Risk Manager in Handelsbanken and dare to lead! - ManagEnergyAward, EU’s energy held leadership positions in branch price (2012). management for Handelsbanken and Forstaedernes Bank Limited. Ulla MALENE LUNDÉN holds a Master’s degree in Manage- Project leader and ULLA ELISABETH ment and a Bachelor of Commerce in facilitator, development, MADSEN Organization and Marketing. education and commu- Danish SNLA Work- nication, Samsø ­Energy ing Group As SIE President 2013-2015, Sustain- Academy. able development and the Environ- Educated as Gestalt therapist, Ulla Elisabeth Madsen, ment as well as Gender equality, The Gestalttherapeutic Institute Co- Soroptimist International of Europe Violence against Women and Girls are penhagen (SIE) Past President worked until themes close to her heart. In addition Entrepreneur in the 21. century, pro- 30 September 2017 as the Head of to the main focus objectives of the or- cess leader education, Interchange Efficiency Improvement and Ration- ganization, the theme of her Biennium Acting and improvisation theater, New alization in Handelsbanken, Denmark as SIE President was ‘Let’s Go Green – York and Bali one of the largest banks in the Nordic Working for a healthy environment”. Documentary photograf, The Nordic countries and one of the strongest School of photography, Stockholm banks in Europe. Per 1 October 2017 Ulla Elisabeth Madsen is a member she started her own company Ulla of the Steering Committee of WfWP Publications, prices and network Madsen Consulting which gives (Women for Water partnership), As- - Workshop, Nature and Technique advice to companies within financial sistant Director Advocacy to Soropti- – teachings about sustainable matters, strategies, structure and on mist International, Representative of ­development and education, chapter how to support the United Nations Europe: Europe-North America Caucus in the pedagogical basisbook, edited Sustainable Goals (SDG). of Women/UN-NGO-CSW and mem- by Trine Ankerstjerne, Lindhardt and ber of Rotary Denmark. Ulla Madsen is

16 also a member of the Danish Govern- Coordinator of National Youth Pro- ant. Many years experience of Leader- ment Delegation of the “Commission gram, European Voluntary Service, ship ­Training and mentoring. on the Status of Women”. Besides ”Erasmus” 1995-2010 being active as a Mentor for young Editor, Pedagogical Magazine 1975- Linda says: women and leaders during her 1990 & 2010-2015. Now retired. ”I have been a Soroptimist since 1995. banking career she is now an active I have represented Sweden in the Mentor for young women attending Former board member of Danmission Soroptimist International Europe- the “Soroptimist International Nordic and YWCA Social Work, President of SI an Federation and have worked on Leadership Academy”. Denmark from 2014-16. several International projects. I also sit on the Board of the Swedish Women’s ”Through ny professional career I have Lobby and represent Sweden in the ANNE MARIE BOILE always been mentoring young people European Women’s Lobby. ­NIELSEN and adults: We want to spread the word about Danish SNLA Working Training Scout & Guide leaders, what Soroptimists have been doing Group guiding Evening School adult stu- to improve human rights and life for Educated as Teacher, cand. dents, training teachers and pastors, women and girls. One of our goals has pæd. / Master of Education supporting and mentoring young Eu- the title ”Educate to lead” and that is in Pedagogic, Psychology and ropean volunteers in the age of 18-30 what the SNLA is about. I will in the Theology. during their voluntary year of service. I Webinars introduce to ”My Dream ”– am fascinated by facilitating develop- this is about who you are and where Professional experience: ment of youngsters and adults”. you want to go in life.” Youth Secretary at the Danish Girl Guides, Leader of Pedagogical Center, Multi Media Editions & in charge of LINDA SCHANG GITTA-MARIA Adult Education and Communications. Human resourc- SJÖBERG Lecturer in Religious Pedagogics & Old es Professional, Head of the board: Testament at UC Deaconess Founda- ­currently part-time Birgit Nilsson Soci- tion: ”Christianity, Communication pensioner, part-time ety and Culture”. Management consult-

17 Member of the board: Nordic Opera PIA TOKKESDAL and negotiation in HR, employment Artistic Director: Nordic Song Festival - SCHOU and labour law. Performance & Research 2014 - present: 1992 - 2005: Lawyer and organization- Gitta-Maria Sjöberg’s incredible sopra- Mediator & lawyer, al consultant in unions, Vitus Bering no voice has made her a highly cher- Arbejdsrets- og and the former County. ished and wanted guest singer all over HR-advokaten v. Pia the world. Her versatility is extraordi- Tokkesdal Schou. Spe- nary. She masters both lyric and highly cialized in mediation plus labour and KIRSTEN TORPE dramatic parts giving her characters employment law. Councelling, nego- Danish SNLA Working sublime inner life and complexity. She tiation, mediation, conflict resolution, Group is also a highly gifted lied-singer and litigation and arbitration. Kirsten Karoline Torpe has has been giving solo Recitals all over been a Soroptimist since Europe. She works with the same pres- 2016 - present: Lecturer at AU, Univer- 2005 and she has had almost ence, enthusiasm and energy, wheth- sity of Aarhus all possible Soroptimist-jobs in er it is a Schubert-lied, a Folk song or a 2009- 2014: Lawyer, Hansen Soender- the club regi. In the Danish Union she Jazz ballad. by. Specialized in labour and employ- had been APD (Assistant Programme Educated from the Opera Academy in ment law and lawyer services i various Director), RPD (Regional where she was trained legal items according to commercial Programme Director) and the contact and coached by the great Finnish law. Councelling, negotiation, media- person to various external partners for singer Kim Borg. Nowadays she shares tion, conflict resolution, litigation and the Danish Union. In connection with her experiences and teaches many arbitration. Responsibility for the law SNLA she has been member of the masterclasses for young promising firm administration, including mana- Danish Working group for 4 years. talents who benefit from her coaching gerial responsibility, contract negotia- and large experience. tions with external suppliers, respon- Business life: Educated within busi- Gitta-Maria Sjöberg has received many sibility for compliance with necessary ness administration. Worked with EDB, awards and has been Knighted by procedures purchaser of agriculture maschines, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark giving 2005 - 2009: Chief Consultant / HR leader of an administrative export her the title of Knight of Dannebrog Partner Seges, Landbrugets Rådg- departement and different other tasks first grade. ivningscenter. Counselling, coaching in a long working life. The last job

18 was as the export manager for one of She has a broad experience in lead- Educate in Intercultural Communica- Europas biggest producer of frozen ership , organisational development, tion. vegetables with the responsibility for project management and Change ”My personal and professional back- the sales in Finland. She has retired processes from among others Nordic grounds include many intercultural now. Council of Ministers’ Youth Campaign experiences that have inspired me. against racism and as chair of The I have lived, studied and worked Kirsten is married and has two grown- Green Girl Guides and YWCA Social in different countries and various up children and three grandchildren. Work in Denmark. organizational environments – these Beside the Soroptimist job she likes to experiences have provided many play the golf, hiking, see friends etc. valuable insights about intercultural May, 2021. YAEL TÅGERUD communication competences. Com- Academic back- bining theoretical knowledge with ground in media practical experiences, emphasizing re- LISBETH TRINSKJÆR­ and communication flection and engaging in collaborative Educated journalist. Chair studies, MA in Skill learning efforts have been important of Danish Folk High School and professional devel- principles for me and for my work. Association, Principal at opment – with focus on tacit knowl- Ubberud Folkhighschool, edge and professional competences having the overall responsi- within different disciplines. NADEJA bility of the pedagogic, man- Works at Linnaeus University in ­ULSTRUP-HANSEN agement and development. Småland, Sweden - either teaching KALUNDBORG SYM- Chair of ”The Youth Island, CPH” and intercultural communication or work- BIOSIS member of the Network 2030, advic- ing with professional development The Kalundborg ing the Danish Parliament concerning of the university’s managers, faculty Symbiosis is a part- its involvement towards the 17 UN and staff. Enjoy training with my ten- nership between twelve Sustainable Development Goals. pin bowling ladies’ team, engaged public and private companies in Special competences in the area of in voluntary activities within Rotary Kalundborg. educating: setting goals, motivation International. Since 1972 we have developed the and personal development. World’s first industrial symbiosis with

19 a circular approach to production. The Canfi eld Train-the-trainer, Occupa- CATHERINE main principle is, that a residue from tional Therapist, Mindfulness trainer, HESSEL WESTLING one company becomes a resource at speaker and Workshop facilitator. Catherine lives in Kalmar, another, benefi ting both the environ- Author of “Life after Bullying – Three Sweden, she is a member ment and the economy. Having a local steps to inner peace”, dec. 2018. of Kalmar soroptimistclub partnership means that we can share Educate in Mindfulness & Emotional and was in 2014-16 presi- and reuse resources, and that way we Intelligence. dent of www.soroptimistswe- save money as well as minimize waste. den.se Experience Organizer of the SNLA 2017 at Ölands VISION “I have conducted several workshops. Folkhögskola. The Kalundborg Symbiosis will be the I love connecting with the audience Educate in: Presentation Technique. world’s leading industrial symbiosis and supporting them in their personal with a circular approach to produc- growth. As an OT I worked for 20 years Catherine Westling is educated at tion. in the neurological fi eld primarily with Drama School, she is recently retired By symbiosis, we understand a local Cognitive Dysfunctions and was a from her positia as actress of the the- partnership where you provide, share team leader for 6 years”. atre stage since 40 years employed by and reuse resources to create a shared a regional touring theatre company. value. “Today I am a solo-entrepreneur fol- www.regionteatern.se lowing my passion. I work individually Link to homepage: Kalundborg – with clients throughout the world, verdens første industrisymbiose – dealing with stress and traumatic is- ANNA WSZELACZYŃSKA symbiosis.dk sues. And I work with fi rms to prevent SIE President 2019 – 2021 stress and strengthen the psychologi- Anna Wszelaczyńska says: cal work environment”. ”I’m lucky because I was LOTTE W. VESTERLI born in a right place and Certifi ed NLP-and right time. In a loving and Transformational Coach, cherishing family fully aware of Master RIM-facilitator the importance of education. It has and trainer, Certifi ed Jack never crossed my mind I could be

20 inferior to men. Therefore I owe other had to be put together. Now, I simply opment, and I have a masters degree women who were not that lucky, help have to try harder. in administration and leadership.” ● and assistance in access to education and independence.” KINE AASHEIM I was born in the last century, B.C. – Founder and before the CHANGE. It was a change owner of dinHR, a from communism into market ­consultancy compa- economy. It had turned inside out ny delivering human not only the economy, but also our resources services to lives. In 1989 Poland and Krakow were other companies. moving forward very fast. The change President of the Arendal Soroptimist- provided a wonderful opportunity club in the south of Norway. to learn and do new things, fascinat- Educate in: Leadership and coaching. ing challenges bringing immediate rewards. Unfortunately not all people Experience: could face this challenge success- “I am a dedicated HR specialist! I fully, some needed help. So when a ­believe in a structural and document- colleague of mine had brought me to ed approach to HR, and that small a Soroptimist meeting ten years later, changes can contribute to great it was obvious that I’d had joined the results in the way the human capital First SI Krakow Club and thus Soropti- interacts and deliver results in the mism. To change the world, no less, no organization. I have 14 years of HR more. After some time I became the experience, which includes 8 years as Union President, then a Vice President HR director in Visma. of the Federation, President Elect and finally the SIE President 2019 – 20121. By education I have studied psychol- My Presidency is challenging, most of ogy, NLP coaching, organization, my original plans went bust, new ones management and competence devel-

21 NOTES

22 23 THANKS Thank you to all instructors, Nordic Soroptimist Internation- al unions & clubs, Nordic Culture Point, Norden 0-30 Grant Program, Samsø Energiakademi, Kalundborg Symbiosis and Soroptimist International Kalundborg for good cooperation.

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