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IDCN Copenhagen is pleased to present the December Newsletter. In this
edition, we have collected some very interesting articles: a word from our
Global Presidents, an Introduction to our Partner President, insights from
our latest Career Event at SimCorp, a great IDCN Success Story and more.
We hope you will enjoy reading the newsletter!
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IDCN COPENHAGENDECEMBER NEWSLETTER
In the spring of 2019 we took upon this new role
after having been active members of the IDCN
Global Executive Board. So much has happened
since the IDCN Copenhagen chapter was
founded 3 years ago by the University of
Copenhagen. Today we are the Steering
Committee leads of IDCN Copenhagen as well as
IDCN Global Presidents. We have been
responsible for driving this initiative forward
together with the rest of the Steering
Committee’s corporate members represented by
Danske Bank, EY, NN and Ørsted.
We are proud to have more than 20 corporate
members from sectors within education, life
science, biotech, finance, shipping, engineering,
consumer products and consulting. IDCN
provides the opportunity to volunteer and
network with human resources professionals and
corporate representatives through career
events.
We strive to create the best possible services for
our international staff and their spouses. IDCN is
a great initiative, because it is for spouses and it
is driven by spouses!
FOREWORD FROM OUR GLOBAL PRESIDENTS
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We are delighted and honored to have been elected to serve as IDCN Global Presidents.
Mary K. Kobia & Mark de Vos – Global Presidents and
founders of IDCN Copenhagen
Through its many career events, IDCN offers the
opportunity to build a business network in
Denmark. It also gives the possibility to create a
social network with other spouses. Therefore,
we believe that IDCN is a very good supplement
to our Dual Career Services here at the
University of Copenhagen.
Furthermore, our Presidency role is important,
because it gives us the opportunity to network
globally, to influence and to share best practices
from IDCN Copenhagen, Funen and Jutland with
other locations in the world. >>>
Our role as President is an add-on to everything else we do within IDCN.
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>>> The IDCN partner volunteers have been
devoting a lot of their time and energy in
bringing IDCN Copenhagen to the next level. The
volunteers within their multi-cultural teams have
over the years created extraordinary and unique
career and networking events. They have also
developed and improved their individual skills
and competencies.
It is wonderful to get feedback from former IDCN
volunteers after finding a job that they are using
these skills and sometimes even got the job
because of these newly learned proficiencies.
IDCN is a great success and we can see that
more and more partners are getting jobs within
this network. We have seen first-hand how the
IDCN contributes and how many of the spouses
to our international employees have found
employment with the help of IDCN. We have
numerous job success stories.
By using limited resources, we are now both
helping our employees and their spouses.
FOREWORD FROM OUR GLOBAL PRESIDENTS
Although the IDCN concept is very different from
country to country, we can see that we have a
lot in common and also experience the same
challenges. The IDCN Global Presidency position
provides a great platform for knowledge sharing,
setting strategic goals, and making sure that
there is consistency in IDCN’s global work.
We are thrilled to have such a strong and
committed team with Shivani Bhardawaj and
Damion Edwards from the IDCN Center of
Expertise helping us drive this initiative forward
together with the IDCN’s Global Executive Board.
Their commitment and involvement is
imperative to IDCN’s continued growth and
success.
In closing, we would like to thank each and
every one of the Corporate Members, Partner
Committee Members and the Center of Expertise
for your commitment, positive energy and
involvement in IDCN. We look forward to
continuing our IDCN journey and being part of
the ongoing achievements of the International
Dual Career Network globally and locally
experiencing new adventures in 2020 with all of
you.
Mark de Vos and Mary K. KobiaIDCN Copenhagen Founders
& IDCN Presidents
A huge thanks to all the volunteering partners for helping us drive IDCN Copenhagen forward and making it to what it is today.
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Since the launch in 2016 approx. 4 people have found jobs per month through this network.
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MEET RAUL HERNANDEZ – PARTNER PRESIDENT
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“It is a great opportunity for me being the Partner President for IDCN Copenhagen. Since the first day I started this new role so many challenges came with it, both professional and personal.
I believe that it is a big step, with so much more responsibilities and opportunities with corporates and partners members that can give
you the chance to contribute and add value at the same time.
IDCN CPH is growing so fast that it is impressive how many new corporates are enrolling and also new volunteers joining. My main
goal is to provide each volunteer a great experience and also facilitate a close connection with our corporates."
Raul Hernandez is a volunteer you will surely meet at our events. He is the IDCN Copenhagen Partner President. Raul started volunteering in March of this year and in September he became Partner President. Time to meet Raul and hear about his experience as Partner President.
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Mr Neils Hellenberg, an Enterprise tech at
SimCorp, introduced the company and shared
how his role at SimCorp has changed over time.
After months of planning and preparation our
latest IDCN career event was held on November
27th 2019. The career event was hosted by our
newest corporate member SimCorp, at their
headquarters in Copenhagen.
This was the first IDCN event for many, 81% of
the partner and 71% corporate representatives,
with 12 companies attending. The event
explored approaches towards a successful
organisational change by enabling individual
transition using change management.
SIMCORP
Perusing through the website of SimCorp, a
Danish software company, one comes across
the words Simplify, Automate, Grow and Adapt.
It is clear that the company celebrates growth
and adapting to change.
Established in 1971, SimCorp is one of the
world’s leading providers of integrated
investment management solutions. The
company now employs more than 1,300
highly-skilled staff in 20 locations worldwide.
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IDCN CAREER EVENT: SIMCORP
Change Management:How to manage your own change successfully?
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SimCorp supports all
employees to explore
their potential in new
roles and divisions,
this is an integral part
of the company’s
ethos.
“Daring greatly means the courage to be
vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen.
To ask for what you need. To talk about how
you’re feeling. To have the hard
conversations.” -Brené Brown
Marianne Fink, a change manager at SimCorp set
the stage for the workshop with this wonderful
quote by Brené Brown:
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Change Management is a process that helps
ease any organisational transition by guiding
individuals to adopt change in order to drive
successful outcomes.
Employees undergo a 3-week training which
equips them with the requisite tools. As an
added benefit, employees receive 6 weeks of
paid leave!
© SimCorp
As someone whose role in SimCorp has seen
many changes, Marianne explained that a key
part of change management is to accept that
not all behaviours can be controlled.
She discussed how SimCorp has incorporated
key values that they call the 4Cs to facilitate
change. Accordingly, change is brought about
when one is Curious, Courageous, Capable and
believes in Collaboration.
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IDCN CAREER EVENT: SIMCORP
Change management
aids the company with
implementation of
planned changes within
an organisation. It plays
a crucial role in helping
employees understand,
accept, commit to, and
embrace changes.
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Why do we need change management?
Change is more successful when equal focus is
given to individual stakeholders.
More than 79% of the effort is usually put towards
the technical aspects of change and considerably
less on personal aspects. Over 70% of change
projects fail due to lack of sufficient preparation
and focus on all aspects of change.
A model-based change management increases the
efficiency of an organisation by focusing on driving
individual change. This is achieved through clear
goals, a simple framework and common language.
Change Management at SimCorp
SimCorp as an enterprise, diligently works towards
easing transition for employees. One of the many
ways they achieve successful change management
is by nominating Sponsors. Sponsors within the
company advocate, coach and manage resistance
in relation to change. A sponsor communicates
the nature of change and why it is needed with
the employees.
These communications are in the form of Change
Stories that answer 5 critical questions:
ADKAR model of change
The ADKAR model is a 5-step framework,
developed by Jeffrey Hiatt. It is an acronym for 5
milestones that each person in an organisation
must go through to be successful at change.
Why do we need change? Where are we going? What will happen? How will we do it? What’s in it for me?
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IDCN CAREER EVENT: SIMCORP
The letters in the acronym stand for Awareness,
Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Reinforcement.
The ADKAR model is a widely used change
management tool that helps identify why change
is difficult and why some changes succeed while
others are unsuccessful.
How do I manage my own change?
It is essential to identify one’s own position and
openness to transformations before embarking
on a journey of change.
Marianne shared an incredible video with the
members exploring the dynamics of human
behavior. The video creates conscious awareness
of our mental state and our willingness to adapt
to new circumstances.
Locating Yourself: Click here to access the video
Change Canvas
Finally, Marianne presented a helpful framework
used for structured achievement of personal
goals. The Change Canvas helps you chart out
clear and attainable objectives for change. More
importantly, this format helps you prepare for
future obstacles and formulate solutions.
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Overall feedback was positive! Keywords from the
IDCN Event Satisfaction Survey:
© SimCorp
© ProSci
Have you been to one of IDCN’s Kaffemik yet? If
not, are you wondering what is all about?
Firstly what does Kaffemik actually mean?
The term ‘kaffemik’ is a Danish word for a
traditional Greenlandic gathering. An open
house, where guests get together to enjoy
themselves. Traditionally the guest is there only
as long as it takes them to drink two cups of
coffee, to then make room for other guests.
KAFFEMIK
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Firstly what does Kaffemik actually mean?
The term ‘kaffemik’ is a Danish word for a
traditional Greenlandic gathering. An open
house, where guests get together to enjoy
themselves. Traditionally the guest is there only
as long as it takes them to drink two cups of
coffee, to then make room for other guests.
What happens at an IDCN kaffemik?
It is our informal meet up, where
everything about life in Denmark can be
discussed. While at the same time
enjoying a nice cup of tea or coffee!
The conversation is free flowing, a
chance to ask questions about being a
member of IDCN or even volunteering if
you are interested.
No registration is required, you can just turn up on the day. No need to wear
business attire either and kids are also welcome.
Our most recent Kaffemik
Our last Kaffemik took place
on the 13th November, we
had some great feedback and
there was even a fun game.
Why not start the new
year trying something new
and attend our next Kaffemik
in January! See the invite
with all the details on the
next page.
“I appreciated the Kaffemik for meeting new and
very interesting people. I was also very glad to
understand better IDCN and the variety of activities
proposed.” Fabienne
”This was my second time attending a Kaffemik. It
such a wonderful event to meet people who are in similar
situations as yourself. It isn't formal which allows for chat
about general life in Denmark.” Anon
Nasira Karim is a well-known IDCN alumni. She
started volunteering for the Membership Team
in June 2018 and became Partner President in
2019. A few months later, she landed a job at
IDCN corporate member L’Oréal as Nordic
Payroll Professional. We asked her about her
volunteering experience and how IDCN helped
her finding a job in Copenhagen.
Why did you join IDCN?
Honestly, the driving force behind joining IDCN
was to be active, get all dressed up and to get
out of the house, instead of being stuck inside
four walls with the frustration of getting rejected
and being clueless. In addition, after attending a
few events organised by IDCN and having talked
to Mary K. Kobia, I realised IDCN can be the best
opportunity to learn about Danish work culture
and to expand my network.
Through volunteering at IDCN I have become:
1 Confident
2 Part of a valuable network
3 Proactive
“IDCN taught me to be proactive and helped me to build an amazing professional network in Denmark”
IDCN SUCCESS STORY
IDCN shaped me inside and out. When I first
moved to Denmark two years back, the first
challenge I faced as any other foreigner was to
understand the new Danish dimension both in
terms of work and social perspective. IDCN
became the first place where I could make some
friends while learning the tips and tricks to enter
Danish working dimension.
How did volunteering at IDCN help you find a
job?
Being part of IDCN has been a great value add to
my profile and helped me a lot to develop my
interpersonal skills to a wider network. Most
importantly, IDCN gave me the opportunity to
have direct dialogue with some of the most
important companies in Copenhagen, like EY,
L'Oréal, NNE and Ørsted, and to get to know the
working culture. >>>
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>>> Above all, IDCN taught me to be proactive
and helped me to build an amazing professional
network in Denmark.
Your advice for IDCN members:
Cherish your time in IDCN; I believe it’s a true
privilege to be a part of IDCN. We all know, it’s
very important to build and expand your
professional network in Denmark and IDCN is a
great platform to expand your network. Utilise it
properly.
No one will judge you, so you have nothing to
worry about! Hang in there! Your dream
profession is just around the corner, be patient
and keep going.
Nasira Karim, Nordic Payroll Professional at
Whenever you get a networking
opportunity, go for it and don’t be shy to
talk to a corporate.
IDCN SUCCESS STORY
CONTACT
Inspired by Nasira’s experiences? Become
a volunteer for IDCN. If you are interested
in volunteering or want to know more
about the different volunteering positions,
contact us at: [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORY! Found a job?
Started an internship? Please let us know by email: [email protected]
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WHY VOLUNTEER? NETWORK BUILDINGExpand your professional and personal networks.
INCREASE AWARENESSDiscover more about the local job market and the best job search strategies.
SUPPORTTap into our network of partners for advice and support in your job search.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIESLearn new skills, boost your profile and gain local references.
In September 2017, I came to Denmark with kids to join my husband who had already started
working at DTU. A month later, I came to DTU to participate in “Active Action” – a spouse event held by
Kathy Borys Siddiqui. Here, I learned about the expat adjustment phases (“Honeymoon”, Culture Shock,
Adaptation), which turned to be helpful later when my “Honeymoon” with the new country was over. I
lacked energy and was feeling down. It was a great support to know that it is okay to have such period in
your expat life. Now, I asked Kathy for the interview to share her knowledge and positive energy with
other spouses, who are going through different phases of their expat lives.
- Maria Andrianova, IDCN volunteer & Podcast Host
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PODCAST
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Check out the previous emissions of IDCN Copenhagen podcast:
Do we really need to learn Danish in Denmark? - interview with Danish Teacher at Clavis Ervin Mariager
How to find a job, and survive as a couple in a new country? - interview with Senior HR Consultant in Global Mobility at Ørsted Birgitte Høj Ranch
How to talk to Danes, and why is it tricky to make Danish friends? - interview with Leadership Development Consultant & Intercultural Trainer, DTU MikkeI Hougaard Orlovski
Kathy Borys Siddiqui was born in Poznań, Poland and has lived
in 4 countries and on 2 continents. Growing up as an
immigrant and a cross-cultural kid she was able to discover a
multicultural world that shaped her into the person she is
today. As an adult she experienced life as a re-pat as well as an
expat and she is not a stranger to the challenges and
opportunities that life abroad offers.
Kathy holds MA ’s in Cultural Studies and in American Studies.
She has been able to combine her passion and profession as an
Intercultural Trainer, owner of Active Action and columnist for
The International.
INTERVIEW : click to listen to PART 1 and PART 2
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
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IDCN COPENHAGEN CORPORATE MEMBERS
Upcoming events in 2020
14th January - Kaffemik
26th February - Career event Maersk