Project and Process Management
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Circular Economy: Basics and tools for project managers

Understanding the circular economy and implementing it in projects

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This webinar is held in German.
Time is of the essence! Establishing a circular economy can permanently eliminate over a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. In order for companies to achieve the specified reduction targets, they must adapt their products and the way they are manufactured. The first steps: recognize opportunities and commit to the principle! Effective implementation is ultimately the responsibility of project managers and product developers. To fulfill this responsibility, they need an understanding of the circular economy - and the right tools for implementation!
Module 1: Self-study phase
1.25 hours
Start and preparation for module 2
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Start and preparation for module 2

Preparation for the first webinar:

  • 3 video lessons.
Module 2: training training
4 hours
Kick-off: Intro into Circular Economy
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Kick-off: Intro into Circular Economy
  • What is the circular economy - and why is the mindset of innovators crucial for successful implementation?
  • Why recycling is not enough - the concept of upstream innovation.
Module 3: training training
approx. 5 hours
Value Chains and Circularity
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Value Chains and Circularity

Preparation for the webinar:

2 videos (approx. 1 hour) 

The topics:

  • Closing the loop - recognizing opportunities and finding partners.
  • The basics of circular principles.
  • Application of circular principles in the value chain of a simple product.
Module 4: training training
approx. 5 hours
Circular Analytics
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Circular Analytics

Preparation for the webinar:

2 videos (approx. 1 hour) 

The topics:

  • Developing with numbers (using a business model calculator).
  • Life cycle analysis as an innovation tool: How estimates can be used to create concrete scenarios for circular product concepts.
Module 5: training training
approx. 5.25 hours
Thinking in Systems
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Thinking in Systems

Preparation for the webinar:

3 videos (approx. 1.25 hours) 

The topics:

  • Systems thinking as the basis for understanding circular ecosystems.
  • Determine the elements of ecosystems with the help of stakeholder research.
  • Presenting circular concepts in a coherent and exciting way: Storytelling with the Narrative Pitch Framework.

Contents

Introduction to the circular economy

  • What is the circular economy - and why is the mindset of innovators crucial for successful implementation?
  • Why recycling is not enough - the concept of upstream innovation.
  • Understand and analyze the value chains of products.

Circular strategies

  • Closing the loop - recognizing opportunities and finding partners.
  • The basics of circular strategies.
  • Apply circular strategies in the value chain of a simple product.

Sustainable business models

  • Developing with numbers (using the INDEED Business Model Calculator).
  • Life cycle analysis as an innovation tool: How estimates can be used to create concrete scenarios for circular product concepts.

Understanding and communicating systems

  • Systems thinking as the basis for understanding circular ecosystems.
  • Determine the elements of ecosystems with the help of stakeholder research.
  • Presenting circular concepts in a coherent and exciting way: Storytelling basics.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will learn which aspects are part of the introduction of circular economy strategies.

  • They understand what role the value chain plays in all circular economy strategies and innovations, how business models can be developed taking CO2 emissions into account, and how possible implementation scenarios can be developed and analyzed with the help of estimated values.

  • They understand why the circular economy only works in concert with other market participants.

  • They internalize and understand systems thinking as an essential tool.

  • Thanks to the practice-oriented approach, you will gain your first practical experience during the training!

Methods

Each topic block is introduced by short video lessons (English with German translations). With this theoretical background, you are prepared for the practical workshops. Using a case study, the participants work through how the basic tools work. All exercises are led by experienced innovators.

The central working medium in the online workshops is an online whiteboard collaboration tool (Miro). The documents are in English for international usability, the moderation, explanations and discussions are in German.

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

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project managers, PMOs, portfolio managers, decision makers, innovators, product managers, project managers, sustainability managers, managing directors.

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Companies are rethinking and the responsibility that has been placed on the shoulders of consumers for decades is shifting. One example of this is the discounter Lidl. It is currently advertising the "recycling bottle" and its ecological single-use deposit system with Günther Jauch. Whether reusable, disposable or tap water is ecologically the better option remains to be seen. How process and project management also make their contribution [...]

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Modules
4 online seminars of 4 hours each + preparatory videos
training training
Kick-off: Intro into Circular Economy
Date
13.08.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Value Chains and Circularity
Date
20.08.2025
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Circular Analytics
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27.08.2025
Course
zoom
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Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Thinking in Systems
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03.09.2025
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zoom
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Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
05.02.2026
Live online
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Booking number: 34285
€ 1.490,- plus VAT.
€ 1,773.10 incl. VAT.
Course
zoom
zoom
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Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
To the system check
Modules
4 online seminars of 4 hours each + preparatory videos
training training
Kick-off: Intro into Circular Economy
Date
05.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Value Chains and Circularity
Date
12.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Circular Analytics
Date
19.02.2026
Course
zoom
Schedule
Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
training training
Thinking in Systems
Date
26.02.2026
Course
zoom
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Start 09:00, end approx. 13:00
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