Etusivu › References

References

In brackets after each reference is the year the program began.


Please note that Partus Methods are used in Team Academy as “Team Academy Methods”.

Partus methods in Finnish universities

 

Partus methods in Finnish upper secondary schools

 

Partus methods in international learning centres and enterprise development

 

Partus methods in adult education programs

The number of students refers either to graduates or those currently studying.*

  • MBA (1996, 35 graduates)
  • TOVA,  Coaching program for youth workers (1997-2000, 260 students)*
  • Igniting Hearts, Further Qualification for Entrepreneurs (2002-, 425 students)*
  • Päämatka, coaching program for managers together with Esa Saarinen; the duration of the expedition 2 ½ years, beginning and ending in Paphos.
  • Blazing Torches, Specialist Qualification in Business Management (2002-, 322 students)*
  • Tiimimestari, Specialist Qualification in Leadership (2005-, 161 students)*
  • Team Mastery,  International Coach-the-Coach Program (2006-, 27 students, second program underway)*
  • Sammon Takojat, Specialist Qualification in Product Development (2007, first and second programs underway)

 

Partus methods in organizations

  • Valtra Oyj, the teaming of the sales organization throughout Finland, 400 people (2000-2001)
  • Jyväskylän Energia, constructing learning organization practices in the entire organization (1997-1998)
  • Kyyhkylä, veteran hospital; changing the hospital into a geriatric service centre (1997-1998)
  • Ahlström Mikrolli Oy, changing an electronics factory into a team-organized functional unit (1998-1999)
  • Sampo Leonia Helsinki (Kaivokatu) and Jyväskylä; changing the bank offices into team-organized service units (2000-2001)
  • Casalinda –business network; changing the interior decoration and design expertise cluster in the Vammala region into a learning cooperation network (2001-2003)
  • Wärtsilä, team coaching the service centre of global financial management (2006-)
  • Wärtsilä, team coaching the Wärtsilä Service Unit (2008-)

 

Partus methods in entrepreneurship incubators, communities, and networks

 

Partus methods in network forums

Network meetings

  • Aivomyrsky – series of meetings for young entrepreneurs, over 500 participants annually, Finland’s biggest event for young entrepreneurs (2005-)
  • Tulimyrsky – series of meetings for entrepreneurs, 500 entrepreneurs gather together four times a year (2005-)
  • Coach Rally (prev. Valmentajamyrsky) – series of meetings for coaches and trainers, 200 coaches gather together biannually (2005-)
  • Y4 Yrittäjyys ylös yhteistyöllä yhteiskunnassa (Lifting entrepreneurship up in society by teamwork) –entrepreneurial community effort tour (2003-2004)

International network meetings

  • Ignition – international series of meetings for young entrepreneurs (2007-)
  • SoL Conference – organizing all conferences in Finland for the Society of Organizational Learning since 2001 (the fifth conference is under way); organizing the first SoL Global –conference at Dipoli in 2003 and the second SoL Global workshop in Wien in 2005, gathering together over 1200 participants. 

Partus methods in special programs for young leaders and entrepreneurs

  • Nuoresta Johtajasta Liideriksi program (2001-, 8th program underway, 150 leaders trained at Team Academy)
  • Markkinoijan Tie program (2001-, 6th program underway, 120 Marketing professionals trained at Team Academy)
  • Nuori johtaja –training in cooperation with upper secondary schools (of, e.g., Viitasaari, Keuruu, and Laukaa)

Partus methods have been used to support the launching of several co-operative businesses in various educational institutions, schools, and learning environments since 1998.

 

Businesses started with the help of Partus methods

(Oy stands for Ltd. or Inc., Osk is a Co-operative, and Ay is a Partnership)

  • Festago Oy
  • Villimieli Osk
  • Mainostoimisto Dot One Oy
  • Villinikkarit Oy
  • Taitovire Valmennus Oy
  • Plusmode Consulting Osk
  • Logotakomo Avoin yhtiö
  • Netura Ay
  • Aivoteollinen Toimisto Oy
  • Aivoteollinen Turbiini Osk
  • Troublemakers Oy
  • Imagenius Osk
  • BusinessArena Oy
  • Solidi Osk
  • Terotemedia
  • Moneral Oy
  • Secco Oy
  • Rocktoimisto Siniset Sienet Osk
  • Idearitsa Oy
  • Tuotantokopla
  • Stylehunter
  • Sisustus Satiini      

In addition to the companies and organizations mentioned above, Partus methods have contributed significantly to the launching of over 45 businesses during 1993-2009.

Awards won with Partus methods

  • The Markkinaseppä (“Market Smith”) Award (1994, to Team Academy for marketing excellence)
  • The Junior Chamber International Finland’s Productive Idea Award (1997, to Team Academy in the community category)
  • Young Peoples’ Employment Promoter Award, European Union (1999, to Team Academy)
  • Education Centre of Excellence (2000, The Finnish Ministry of Education’s award to Team Academy)
  • Central Chamber of Commerce Finland’s cross medal (2000, to Johannes Partanen for developing learning methods that promote entrepreneurship)
  • The Innofinland Prize (2000, to Team Academy for innovative practices)
  • Entrepreneurial Europe competition’s first prize (2006, for the Y4 ideology)
  • The Chamber of Commerce of Central Finland's 1st Prize of Export for Team Academy (2007)

Educational institution partners of Partus Ltd in adult education

  • Apprenticeship Training Centres of Central Finland
  • Tampere, the Pirkanmaa Apprenticeship Centre
  • Ikaalinen College of Crafts and Design, Ikata
  • Kajaani, Vuokatti (Sotkamo), and Kuusamo Intotalo (“House of Zest”)
  • Raahe Vocational Adult Education Centre
  • Savonlinna Apprenticeship Training Centre
  • Oulu Vocational College
  • Mikkeli, the South Savo Vocational College Apprenticeship Training Centre
  • Raisio, Vocational College Timali
  • Helsinki, MJK Institute
  • Aalto University, Small Business Center
  • ""