Student think tanks for responsible management – a learning experience

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a case study from the master program management in nonprofit organizations at University Applied Sciences Osnabrück, Germany and show how innovative teaching helps educate responsible managers for world tomorrow. Design/methodology/approach authors developed model think tank create surrounding students learn about models theories such as systems thinking social innovations work with practical instruments like business canvas design thinking. objective was on solutions societal challenges. Findings main findings were twofold: First, it clear that met. evaluation end both iterations made clear, result important something they can embrace their own. Second, intense problems freedom get. It very interesting are primed perform regulation given by professors. Once these frameworks loosened, seem lost. Originality/value value lies creation be used multiple professors different studies. Through taught solve problems.