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Who We Are

Read more about the minds and hearts behind Doorways and our vision, mission, and values.

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What We Believe In

Our Vision

To open doors and empower individuals to actively shape their own paths.

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What We Do

Our Mission

Provide evidence-based, action based learning and build a network of global training partners that share and support our vision.

What Is Important For Us

Our Values

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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.

Who We Are

Meet Our Team

We started as 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.

With new additions our team also became more culturally and linguistically diverse, with members from Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.

We have a vast experience of delivering training programs in over 20 countries worldwide, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Our collaborative efforts have been supported by esteemed partners like the World Bank, IFC, FAO. Through our broad network, we are able to draw upon diverse expertise and resources, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and fostering sustainable development.

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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.

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