ZEEMAN FUTURE CHALLENGE

Help Zeeman redefine their long term strategy

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  • Join the 4-week Zeeman Future Challenge November 7 - November 30
  • Spend 8-16 hours a week to consult Zeeman on redefining their long term strategy.
  • Gain relevant experience. Boost your consultancy skills. Grow your network.

Participation is free of charge. Deadline = October 26

  • Join the 4-week Zeeman Future Challenge. November 7 - December 1
  • Spend 8-16 hours a week to consult Zeeman on redefining their long term strategy.
  • Gain relevant experience. Boost your consultancy skills. Grow your network.

Program

Kick-off

November 7

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Introduction by CEO Zeeman

  • Get to know Zeeman

  • Meet team and Zeeman contact person

  • Lunch

LOCATION

Zeeman Headquarters

De Schans 15

2405 XX Alphen aan den Rijn

During the challenge 

November 7 - November 30 

  • Weekly coaching session on Tuesday

  • Weekly contact moments with Zeeman

  • Consulting Skills Training

  • Work on the challenge

LOCATION

Mainly online

Final presentations

November 30

10:00 Am - 4:00 PM

  • Introduction Zeeman

  • 30 minute presentation per team

  • Q&A

  • Drinks

LOCATION

Zeeman Headquarters

De Schans 15

2405 XX Alphen aan den Rijn

Check out this video to learn about the 5 fundamental consulting skills

During this challenge we will provide you with more practically relevant consulting skills. You will get an online consulting skills training and we will extensively coach you to boost your consulting skills. Sounds good?

The Zeeman Future Challenge Topics

You and your team will help Zeeman with redefining their long term strategy. Zeeman identified four topics to focus on and is interested in getting fresh insights from talented university students like you. During the program you are guided by professionals and will get a consulting skills training

This program is jointly organized by Zeeman and Master Challenge.

The four topics 👇

  • Zeeman's social role towards customers
  • Zeeman's social role towards employees
  • Sustainable production and circularity
  • How can we optimize our omnichannel approach in a profitable and sustainable way?
  • Added (sustainable) value of technology in our stores

Zeeman is a well known fashion retail brand in The Netherlands and in Europe. There's no lack of ambition, and they are growing rapidly. Why? They keep things simple. Their promise?
Good quality clothing and textiles for affordable prices.

Zeeman's Challenge

Zeeman is redefining their long term strategy, with help and input from all kinds of stakeholders. They do this because their business model has reached its limits and the fashion industry in itself is not sustainable. They want to create a business model that makes them part of the solution, and they need your help!

Some numbers

  • Founded in 1967
  • 1300 shops in 7 countries
  • 9000 employees

Some numbers

  • Founded in 1967
  • 1300 shops in 7 countries
  • 9000 employees

Zeeman's Challenge

Zeeman is redefining their long term strategy, with help and input from all kinds of stakeholders. They do this because their business model has reached its limits and the fashion industry in itself is not sustainable. They want to create a business model that makes them part of the solution, and they need your help!

Ready to apply? Great!
Fill out the form and
we will review your application.

Application Deadline = October 26

Limited spots available.

Participation is free of charge. Your travel costs will be reimbursed.

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Through Master Challenge,
these students found their next career opportunity

Kasper Moes

“I have signed an employment contract with Filuet - the company I did the business challenge for during International Entrepreneurship. Really made the most out of this challenge!”

Michal Weiss

"Through Master Challenge I got in contact with GoSpooky. I worked on one of their challenges and I immediately liked both the product as well as the company. When they offered me to join their team, I didn't think twice to accept the offer."

Thomas Visser

"I'm very excited to start my internship at Post NL. Thanks to Master Challenge I got this opportunity, which will be a great start of my career."

Got questions?

How does solving such a challenge look like?

This process typically consists of the following parts: 1) Data Collection, 2) Data Analysis, 3) Formulating and presenting recommendations. The scope of the analysis depends on the project. The final report is presented in the form of slides, where you effectively convey the key findings of the research.

How much time are students expected to work on a challenge?

In general, we ask you to spend between 8 and 16 hours a week on the challenge. This challenge lasts 4 weeks.

Is participation really free?

Yes, it is. We will teach you the consulting skills required to deliver strong value to the companies.

Are my travel costs covered?

Yes, we will cover your travel cost.

Who can join this program?

We're looking for motivated and ambitious students, preferably with a study background in business, economics, or sustainability. Third and fourth year students have more chance of being admitted to the program.

How does the matching process between the student teams and the challenges work?

We will show you a list of all available sub-challenges, and then ask you for your motivation and your preferences. We will then use that to form the teams and to match the teams to the sub-challenges.

How large are the teams?
Teams will consist of 4-5 members.
Can I submit to the program without a team?
Yes, that is no problem. We will organize a team formation phase, before the start of the challenge. You can, however, also join this challenge with your pre-formed team.
Are the team coaching sessions held online?

Most likely yes. But if possible we meet offline.

Are the weekly meetings with the company held offline or online?

Up to you and the company representative! Once you're matched with a company, please discuss how and how often you want to meet.

What are the deliverables to the company?

The deliverables are a presentation and a report in the form of slides. This contains your analysis, the key findings, the recommendations and an implementation plan.

Will I receive a certification upon completion?
Yes, upon completion of the program we will send you a certification. You can add this to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your experience and boost your employability.

Ready to help out Zeeman with redefining their long term strategy?
Great! Fill out the form and we will review your application.

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The Structure

  • Weekly Assignments
    Watch the consultancy training videos and do the assignments so that you can deliver quality recommendations to the companies.
  • Weekly Coaching Sessions
    Present your progress, get feedback and make better decisions. 30 minutes per team.
  • Weekly Company Meetings
    Present your analysis, ask questions, get feedback, and share your workplan for the following week.