Unique Innovation and Enterprise Curriculum to Be Launched In Singapore Schools
Frans Johansson, author of "The Medici Effect" launched innovation courses for Singaporean high school and college students as a way for Singapore to meet challenges of global economic development and international competition.
New York, NY, USA (PRWEB) June 4, 2008 -- Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect, in partnership with Genesis Education Holding Pte Ltd and High Achievers, has created coursework that incorporates entrepreneurship and innovation into high school and college curriculums. The innovation coursework was created as a way to meet Singapore's challenges of global economic development and international competition.
The Innovation Strategy curriculum was launched May 28, 2008 when Frans Johansson gave the Keynote Address at the Teachers' Conference 2008 at the Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Suntec City to over 2000 educators.
"My mission in Singapore was to show teachers how to use the principles of The Medici Effect in the classroom to inspire and develop innovation strategies at the intersection of ideas by utilizing concepts from different cultures, fields and industries for their Singaporean students." says Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect. "For governments to compete in the international market place, it is imperative to show the next generation their diverse fields, cultures, and backgrounds can drive innovation to new levels."
About Frans Johansson, The Medici Group
Frans Johansson is the author of The Medici Effect. The best selling book has been translated translated into 17 languages. Frans is a leading expert on innovation and diversity and speaks worldwide to top companies, such as Nike, Microsoft, Volvo, Walt Disney Company, and Jumeirah Luxury Hotels, on how organizations can use diversity to drive innovation.
Visit http://www.themedicieffect.com
Download Free Copy of Book: http://www.themedicieffect.com/downloads/MediciEffect.pdf
About Genesis Education Holding Pte Ltd
Genesis Education is a fully integrated turn-key learning solutions provider that designs, develops and delivers education, effective life-skills, and character development programs utilizing both outdoor and indoor learning platforms for youths, educators and corporate clients in Singapore, China and Indonesia.
About High Achievers
As a member of Genesis Education Holding and an affiliate of Piaget International, High Achievers enjoys strategic alliances with world class learning organizations to synergize the best pedagogy and practices from the East and the West. Over the years, High Achievers has remained at the forefront of affective learning in Singapore, always progressing with the needs of the schools and running in tandem with the Ministry of Education's strategic endeavors.
Visit http://www.highachievers.com.sg
Contact: Andria Younger
(Frans Johansson's Manager)
1750 Tysons Blvd 4th Fl
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: +1 703.942.8094
Fax: +1 703.740.9158
(Andria @ themedicieffect.com)
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