About this Presentation
Building on Eli Goldratt’s thinking and communication tools and the TOC for Education (TOCfE) body of knowledge, materials and implementations developed over the last 27 years, this non-profit organization is integrating these materials and methodologies into a transformational learning package that not only perfectly meets the new mandates of Brazil's Ministry of Education but will also be sustainable and made available worldwide. While the outcomes are expected to result in a higher graduation level, the impact will be students prepared for life who can transfer what they have learned to solve real-life problems using a win-win mindset on a path to create a future with no shortages of possibilities. Join this informative and inspiring Standing on the Shoulders of Giants presentation.
What Will You Learn
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of innovative education and the need for children to have a voice in their learning process.
She introduces TOC for Education, a platform developed to enable teachers and educators to teach social-emotional skills and other competencies required in the 21st century.
The education system should shift from a push system to a pull system, where students can choose what they want to learn based on their interests and needs.
Instructor(s)
Miguel Abuhab
Miguel Abuhab is a mechanical engineer, who graduated from ITA - Aeronautics Institute of Technology. In 1999, he founded NeoGrid, a provider of Supply Chain Management (SCM) software solutions, which has become a leading provider in Brazil, listed on the stock market in December 2020. Currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board.
Since 2003, Abuhab has worked on its Tax Simplification Plan for Brazil - Abuhab Model of VAT Collection - which served as the basis for the Tax Reform Report approved in December. In 2019, he presented his Plan to the CCJ - Constitution, and Justice Commission, which amends the National Tax System. About the subject, he wrote books that address tax reform to unlock Brazil and sustain growth and social inclusion.
Abuhab is an advocate of Eliyahu Goldratt’s ideas, incorporating in his business expertise the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and ideas related to the supply chain He also works strongly in social responsibility projects, focused on education. The TOCfE (TOC for Education) program, sponsored by the Miguel Abuhab Institute (IMA), has trained 200 volunteer teachers in 20 public and private schools in Joinville, serving more than 5,000 children.
Daniela Avancini Venezuela
Daniela Avancini is a professional with extensive experience in education, social advocacy, and community development. Her background includes educational leadership, program development, and strategic planning, with a focus on initiatives that support problem-solving, critical thinking, and inclusive learning environments. As Executive Director at TOCfE Inc. Brasil and TOCfE Inc. Mozambique, she applies the Theory of Constraints for Education (TOCfE) to develop educational strategies aimed at improving learning processes and promoting inclusion and equity. Her work also involves conflict resolution and neurodiversity awareness, contributing to more accessible and structured educational experiences. Currently based in Brazil, Daniela focuses on expanding educational and social development programs through evidence-based practices aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG principles. Her work emphasizes the empowerment of communities and the implementation of effective educational strategies to address local and global challenges.