Mapping support to social enterprises

Pro Bono O.R. supported Greenwich Social Enterprise Partnership (GSEP) in order to to ensure that local social enterprises get the right support. 

The volunteer spent 3 days in total on the project and said: 'The workshop generated some really good insights from the attendees, and a common understanding of their organisational purpose. I also enjoyed working with the lead client - he was very positive and enthusiastic.'

The volunteer who was on on maternity leave whilst carrying out the project added 'this allowed me to keep my hand in. I was really pleased to have helped generate something that was used straight away - it gave me a confidence boost.'

Details of the project can be seen in the case study slide below.For more information about Pro Bono O.R. please visit www.theorsociety.com/probono

Making a difference with Operational Research - An interactive workshop with Birkbeck Work Readiness Programme

Yesterday myself and two colleagues, Charlene Timewell and Ian Seath ran an interactive workshop for students from Birkbeck, University of London as part of their Work Readiness Programme. 

It was a really fun session with students required to take part in a 'bubble sort' exercise (which involved chocolate for the winners!) and a practical session solving a 4 month Pro Bono O.R. project with RSPCA in 40 minutes.  

The workshop also covered:

• An introduction to O.R. and The OR Society
• Career pathways into O.R. and how to gain experience, including getting involved with the O.R. in Schools initiative.
• An introduction to the Pro Bono O.R. scheme including some example case studies.

We've had great feedback from the session and look forward to working with Birkbeck again in the future.

You can view the workshop slides here

For further information please contact me:

felicity.mcleister@theorsociety.com

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