YEP Ethiopia

How can we wrap up the year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ in one minute? So much has happend the past year! Here are some highlights we’re grateful for: ☑️ New Location: We moved from Debre Zeit to Addis Ababa at the Kaizen Excellence Center. Many thanks to Mindaye Yirga Haile (Eng.) and his team for welcoming us and the great collaboration! ☑️ New Batches: We launched 2 new batches (Batch 6 and 7). We are happy to have you all in our program and many thanks for all companies who are sending their staff to our program. Thank you again for your trust in us! ☑️ Graduation Cermony Batch 4: 19 trainees graduated this year. What a great ceremony we had at the Dutch Embassy, organized in collaboration with Tigist Gelebo. ☑️ Expanded Team: We welcomed new trainers, making our team more international. Welcome again : Karin van Beek, Harro van Dam, Benjamin Goepferich, Jesse Millar, Hans S., Andreas Prins, Arjen Brussé, Dara Van Buiten, Erik Hartman and Kees Blaak. With Ethiopian, American, Dutch and German trainers on board, who’s next to join us? ☑️ Curriculum Development: Thanks to Leen Roeleveld (CIPP/E) ✅ and Amina mustapha, who are working towards the launch of the new YEP Ethiopia curriculum in March 2025. ☑️ Alumni Event: a successful event on work-life balance with dr. Mehret Debebe Gebretsadik, Aster Asfaw, Unleash Potential, Robel Tullu and Tigist ayenachew. Thank you all for making it a meaningful and inspiring gathering! ☑️ Innovative Learning: After completing the MTa Learning course, Hans Walhout and Leen Roeleveld (CIPP/E) ✅ introduced new games to the program. Fun and impactful learning at its best! ☑️ Leadership: We welcomed Mrs. Aster Asfaw, Unleash Potential as our new Managing Director last November. Thanks to everyone who is not mentioned above, who was part of the YEP Ethiopia mission last year. Especially thanks to all other trainers who trained last year. Ard Slomp, Arie Stapper MBA, Barend J. van den Broek, Gert Breddels , Hans van Groningen, Jaap de Pater , Janco van de Merbel, Kees van Dam, Tom Bouwman, Yared Abera Shiferaw and Wilco van der Spek. Ready to join us in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣? Whether you’re a trainee, employer, or trainer, the YEP Ethiopia journey awaits you! 🗓️ Note about enrollment months: starting in 2025, you can enroll in ➡️ March ➡️ June ➡️ December ❗ No more September enrollments. 📩 Want to register yourself or your staff for March 2025? Reach out to us at info@yepethiopia.com or call: 📞 09 70 210 202 (Aster Asfaw, Unleash Potential) 📞 09 01 004 823 (Hans Walhout) 📞 09 93 094 417 (Henok Abera) #wrapup2024 #newlocation #kaizenexcellencecenter #batch6and7 #newtrainers #updatecurriculum #graduationbatch4 #alumnievent #managementtraining #leadershipskills #joinnextround #MTagames

YEP Ethiopia wishes all trainees, alumni, trainers, staff, client companies and other business partners a restful and joyful holiday season! We feel blessed to celebrate holidays twice a year here in Ethiopia.. Looking forward to continue our collaboration in 2025! #seasongreetings #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear2025 #melkamgena #workhardrestwell #worklifebalance #professionalskills #leadership #management

We're looking back on a succesful final training week of 2024, YEP December week!💡 We covered modules like Finance, ICT, Intercultural Business, Business Management, Business Ethics | CSR and Professional skills. In addition, participants worked on their Business Plans, had Peer Coaching sessions for Personal Development Plans (PDP), and Batch 6 had an insightful company visit. This week also marked the start of Aster Asfaw, Unleash Potential 's journey as our Managing Director. Thank you, Aster, for bringing joy and expertise to the program – we’re excited for what’s ahead! #happiness #yepcommunity #trainingweek #modules #MTagames #leadership #management #kaizenexcellencecenter

What a week! YEP December Week has come to a close, leaving us inspired and energized. As one of our trainees summarized yesterday: 'YEP Ethiopia is not only a training, it feels like a family. A community where we encourage, inspire, support each other to grow both professionally and personally.'🌟 That's what we celebrated in our closing ceremony! Thanks to Milk and Honey Cafe and Catering for adding a sweet surprise in the closing ceremony with a beautiful YEP cake and their dedicated team for providing outstanding service throughout the week : Enamesegenalehen! 👏 #happiness #morethanatraining #YEPfamily #businesscommunity #greatcatering #managementtraining #leadershipskills

Modern IT skills and frameworks work everywhere, whether you’re managing organizational change or creating new product features. During this week’s YEP Ethiopia training, we explored a wide range of topics: 1️⃣ Process optimization and automation using ERP 2️⃣ Change management and handling team resistance 3️⃣ Using design thinking to build solutions that fit customer needs 4️⃣ Using ChatGPT to boost efficiency and improve quality 5️⃣ Understanding the importance of cybersecurity in an automated, internet-driven world The variety of backgrounds in the trainee groups made the conversations more interesting and helped everyone grow together. Thanks to our ICT trainers Andreas Prins and Janco van de Merbel who facilitated these sessions! #ICT #ChatGPT #ERPgame #practicalassignment #managementtraining #leadershipskills

📺 YEP Ethiopia Featured on ARTS TV! 🎉 Today marks a proud moment for YEP Ethiopia as we were featured on Arts TV - African Renaissance Television Service Inc., highlighting our mission to empower Ethiopian professionals and foster innovation across industries. Through our impactful training programs, we aim to build a generation of skilled, confident, and networked professionals ready to transform the business landscape of Ethiopia and beyond. This feature is a testament to the incredible commitment of our participants, trainers, and partners who continuously drive the YEP Ethiopia vision forward. 🌐 Learn more about YEP Ethiopia: www.yepethiopia.com #EmpoweringProfessionals #Innovation #Leadership #Networking

Flower Power🌹: A Deep Dive into Ethiopia’s Horticulture Sector. Yesterday, Batch 6 had the privilege of exploring Ethiopia's vibrant horticulture industry firsthand. Together with the trainer team they visited Dümmen Orange, a leading breeder and propagator, and AQ Roses PLC, Ethiopa, a major rose producer and exporter in Debre Zeit. This insightful visit shed light on the complex flower supply chain, from source to consumer. Our trainees were well-prepared with sharp questions, sparking engaging discussions with the teams at both companies. The company visit provides a practical learning experience, allowing YEP Ethiopia participants to apply theoretical knowledge from Business management, HRM, Supply Chain Management, CSR and Finance to real-world scenarios. Many thanks to our Batch 6 trainees Natnael Berehe, Hannah A. and our trainer Benjamin Goepferich who made this company visit possible! Also thanks to Dirk Looij, James Mwangi and Patrick Mburu for the warm welcome, hosting us and showing your beautiful companies. #YEPexperience #companyvisit #bringingtheorytopractice #horticulture #supplychainmanagement #CSR #businessmanagement #HRM

Hans Walhout started the day with a MTa Learning game for Batch 6 as part of the Business Management module. This particular game was used as an introduction to the McKinsey & Company 7S Model. It is such a joy to see learning and fun being blended by means of experiential learning! #experientiallearning #businessmanagement #MTaLearning

YEP Ethiopia just kicked off our YEP December training week! We've honored our female leaders who cut the 'Difo Dabo'. Both trainers and trainees are looking forward to a week full of learning, meaning and joy! #traditionalbread #bunaceremony #leadershipskills #managementtraining #welcomeagain!

Next week = YEP December week! As we are preparing for the upcoming YEP December Week, we’re excited about another company visit! Company visits are an important part of the YEP Ethiopia Curriculum. It’s a chance to learn, connect, and share valuable insights. Even sharing our workplaces with one another is incredibly valuable. Last June, Batch 5 visited Ethiopia Poultry (Maranatha Farm Plc) and Stichting Denbi. (Denbi Maranatha Clinic) Thank you, Bert Bout and Berdien Coster, for hosting us! Special thanks to our YEP Alumni Hanna Teklu and Asefa Birhanu who made us feel very welcome too! It was wonderful to visit your workplace and witness your passion for the company! We ended the day with an unforgettable afterparty, where trainers joined the batch, enjoying delicious Ethiopian dishes together. Want a glimpse of the experience? Check out the video below ⬇️ Next week, it’s Batch 6’s turn for a company visit. Stay tuned to see where we’ll be heading! Video credits: Daniël Quaak - Qart Media of Qart Media - Thank you for making this great aftermovie! 🎬 To watch in HD on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eUS4jhQp #companyvisit #learningfromeachother #YEPexperience #reallife #workplace #leadershipskills #managementtraining