About Us Read more about the minds and hearts behind Doorways and our vision, mission, and values WHAT WE BELIEVE IN Our Vision To open doors and empower individuals to actively shape their own paths. WHAT WE DO Our Mission Provide evidence-based, action-oriented training and build a network of global training partners that share and support our vision. WHO WE ARE Meet Our Team We are a team of seasoned experts, consisting of three co-founders with over 20 years of combined experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for entrepreneurs (especially PI Training and STEP Training), with an emphasis on the Global South. Our team is culturally and linguistically diverse, with members from Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. We have diverse academic backgrounds (psychology, business & management, economics, development studies) and three of our team members have completed or are completing PhDs in entrepreneurship. To enhance our capabilities, we enlist other training experts and maintain a global network of trainers (especially, but not exclusively in Africa). With a vast experience of delivering training programs in over 10 countries worldwide, including regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Europe, we have a strong track record in project implementation. Our collaborative efforts have been supported by esteemed partners like the World Bank's Africa and South Asia Region Gender Innovation Labs, IFC, FAO, German Commission for UNESCO, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), microfinance institutes, universities, and local implementing partners. Through this broad network, we are able to draw upon diverse expertise and resources, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and fostering sustainable development. Our wealth of experience has provided us with valuable insights and strengthened our ability to deliver impactful initiatives on a global scale. FOUNDER AND CEO Jakob Weers jakob.weers@doorways-training.org FOUNDER AND CEO Carina Bohlayer carina.bohlayer@doorways-training.org FOUNDER AND CEO Benjamin Scharweit benjamin.scharweit@doorways-training.org PROJECT MANAGER Thiago Garcia thiago.garcia@doorways-training.org PROJECT MANAGER Rita Diaz rita.diaz@doorways-training.org WHO SUPPORTS US Scientific Advisory Board Doorways' established training programs (PI Training and STEP Training) were initiated by Prof. Dr. Michael Frese, Prof. Dr. Michael Gielnik and further developed in global projects. Both, Prof. Dr. Michael Frese and Prof. Dr. Michael Gielnik are part of our scientific advisory board. WHERE WE WORK Our Projects View All CONTACT Get in Touch Your Name Your Email Address Message I have read and agree to the terms of use . Send EVIDENCE-BASED Implement what works We use evidence to create and implement effective training programs and services. Through our actions and via our network, we help build new (scientific) evidence, which in turn improves our understanding of how to best train people. IMPACT Make a difference We embrace opportunities for creating positive and lasting impact. Our training programs and services provide participants and clients with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to take self-empowered actions that better their own (and other people’s) lives in a sustainable way. INTEGRITY Do what is right We are a non-profit company for a good reason. Acting with strong ethics is a priority and we are loyal to our principles. High professionalism and transparency are important for us in our own work and with regard to our network of global partners – we want to lead by example. RESPECT Thrive together We work together, across boundaries, and appreciate each other’s opinions and backgrounds. We approach everyone with an open mindset, value differences, and encourage others to express and involve themselves. WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR US Our Values

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Dennis Ngeno The importance of risk evaluation Dennis Ngeno early realized that he has a burning desire to be his own boss and to decide independently what to do with his time and how to organize himself. The STEP program brought him one step closer to his goal: to be self-employed, running a very successful business. Dennis Ngeno early realized that he has a burning desire to be his own boss and to decide independently what to do with his time and how to organize himself. The STEP program brought him one step closer to his goal: to be self-employed, running a very successful business. Today, he owns a company that (among other services) takes care of the water provision at larger events. He identified this business opportunity during the STEP program by analyzing his own resources, the market conditions and potential customers. With this business, he did not only employ himself, but he also created jobs for three permanent employees. Depending on the season and the workload, he sometimes even employs up to six persons. Right now, he is still in school and runs his business from there. Once he is done with books, he plans to fully concentrate on his business. Furthermore, due to the previous success of his business, Dennis even aims to further expand the business in the near future. He states, that the STEP program taught him (among others) the skill of risk evaluation, which he did not possess before. He learnt that entrepreneurship is about more than administration of capital, but also includes the consideration of different market factors, in-depth analyses of costumers and the specific target group, and the relationship of supply and demand. He also learnt how to address challenges and that it is mostly best to face them systematically. For an entrepreneur, it is essential to detect potential risks early enough to initiate counter-measures before a risk becomes life-threatening for the business. Dennis explains that the STEP program helped him a great deal in preparing for challenges, finding a way out of risky situations and planning far ahead, for example by writing a business plan. Lastly, he has an advice for youths, who find themselves in a similar situation to his. He recommends not to be scared of new ventures. Starting with a small manageable risk can still lead to success. From there on, business risk as well as success can easily grow. Success Story of YANA Trekkers Success Story of Pascal info@doorways-training.org +49 4134 9099726 Wiesenweg 2 21406 Barnstedt Home Doorways About Us Our Projects Success Stories Clients and Partners Contact STEP STEP Impact STEP Projects STEP Success Stories STEP Publications PI PI Impact PI Projects PI Success Stories PI Publications Blog FAQs Support Us © 2023 Doorways gGmbH. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Imprint +49 4134 9099726 info@doorways-training.org Wiesenweg 2 21406 Barnstedt

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PI Training in the Media Psychology beats business training when it comes to entrepreneurship The Economist, September 21, 2017 Documented Research Teaching personal initiative beats traditional business training in boosting small business in West Africa. Campos, F., Frese, M., Goldstein, M., Iacovone, L., Johnson, H., McKenzie, D., Mensmann, M. (2017). Science, 357, 1287-1290. Psychological training for entrepreneurs to take action: Contributing to poverty reduction in developing countries. Frese, M., Gielnik, M. M., & Mensmann, M. (2016). Current Directions in Psychological Science, 25(3), 196-202. Increasing personal initiative in small business managers or owners leads to entrepreneurial success: A theory-based controlled randomized field intervention for evidence-based management. Glaub, M., Frese, M., Fischer, S., Hoppe, M. (2014). Academy of Management Learning and Education, 13, 354-379. Further Publications on Aspects of PI Innovation is not enough: Climates for initiative and psychological safety, process innovations, and firm performance. Baer, M., & Frese, M. (2003). Journal of Organizational Behavior, 24, 45-68. Goals need implementation intentions: The model of action phases tested in the applied setting of continuing education. Brandstaetter, V., Heimbeck, D., Malzacher, J. T., & Frese, M. (2003). European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 12, 37-59. Climate for personal initiative and radical and incremental innovation in firms: A validation study. Fischer, S., Frese, M., Mertins, J. C., Hardt, J. V., Flock, T., Schauder, J., et al. (2014). Journal of Enterprising Culture, 22, 91-109. Towards a psychology of entrepreneurship: An action theory perspective. Frese, M. (2009). Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship, 5, 435–494. Personal Initiative (PI): A concept for work in the 21st century. Frese, M., & Fay, D. (2001). Research in Organizational Behavior, 23, 133-188. The psychology of entrepreneurship. Frese, M., & Gielnik, M.M. (2014). Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 1, 413-438. Personal initiative training for small business owners. Frese, M., Hass, L., & Friedrich, C. (2016). Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 5, 27-36. Sociodemographic factors, entrepreneurial orientation, personal initiative, and environmental problems in Uganda. Koop, S., De Reu, T., & Frese, M. (2000). In M. Frese (Ed.), Success and failure of microbusiness owners in Africa: A psychological approach (pp. 55-76). Westport, Ct.: Quorum. Business Owners’ Action Planning and Its Relationship to Business Success in Three African Countries. Frese, M., Krauss, S., Keith, N., Escher, S., Grabarkiewicz, R., Luneng, S. T., et al. (2007). Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, 1481-1498. Creativity in the opportunity identification process and the moderating effect of diverse information. Frese, M., Krauss, S., Keith, N., Escher, S., Grabarkiewicz, R., Luneng, S. T., et al. (2007). Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, 1481-1498. Antecedents of business opportunity identification and innovation: Investigating the interplay of information processing and information acquisition. Gielnik, M. M., Krämer, A.-C., Kappel, B., & Frese, M. (2014). Applied Psychology: An International Review, 63, 344-381. Action and action-regulation in entrepreneurship: Evaluating a student training for promoting entrepreneurship. Gielnik, M. M., Frese, M., Kahara-Kawuki, A., Katono, I. W., Kyejjusa, S., Munene, J., et al. (2015). Academy of Management Learning & Education, 14, 69–94. Cultural differences in planning – success relationships: A comparison of small enterprises in Ireland, West Germany, and East Germany. Rauch, A., Frese, M., & Sonnentag, S. (2000). Journal of Small Business Management, 38(4), 28-41. Unpacking the personal initiative – performance relationship: A multi-group analysis of innovation by Ugandan rural and urban entrepreneurs. Rooks, G., Sserwanga, A., & Frese, M. (2016). Applied Psychology: An International Review, 65, 99-131. PI Media and Publications Find out more about research on the PI Training and the construct of PI, and hear what others have to say about the program info@doorways-training.org +49 4134 9099726 Wiesenweg 2 21406 Barnstedt Home Doorways About Us Our Projects Success Stories Clients and Partners Contact STEP STEP Impact STEP Projects STEP Success Stories STEP Publications PI PI Impact PI Projects PI Success Stories PI Publications Blog FAQs Support Us © 2023 Doorways gGmbH. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Imprint +49 4134 9099726 info@doorways-training.org Wiesenweg 2 21406 Barnstedt