Soft Skills Workshops

A support-focused workshop program designed to strengthen resilience, cultural understanding, and leadership skills among Ukrainian entrepreneurs rebuilding their lives and careers in Denmark.

Project at a Glance

Funding

Iværksætterdanmark & Business Hub Copenhagen

Duration

2023

Countries

Denmark

Focus Area

Soft skills, trauma recovery, cultural adaptation, public speaking, leadership

Target Groups

Ukrainian entrepreneurs living in Denmark

The Challenge

Entrepreneurs who have fled war face challenges far beyond business planning. Trauma, cultural adjustment, emotional stress, and uncertainty can create barriers to confidence, communication, and integration. For Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Denmark, developing soft skills is not simply an advantage—it is a vital foundation for rebuilding their lives and careers.

This project offered a safe, structured, and supportive space where participants gained psychological resilience, learned to navigate Danish culture and business norms, and strengthened their communication and leadership abilities—all essential for personal and entrepreneurial growth.

Our Approach

Aalborg Institute for Development (AID) delivered nine carefully structured workshops across three thematic courses. AID developed the curriculum, designed the learning content, facilitated the training, and executed a complete marketing strategy to maximize participation within the Ukrainian community.

Course 1 – Escaping War (Trauma, Stress & Resilience)

Building Resilience: A Path to Managing Stress
Decoding Trauma: Unlocking the Path to Recovery and Resilience
The Journey to Healing: Embracing Self-Care for Trauma Recovery and Moving Forward

Course 2 – Discovering Denmark & Danish Business Culture

Discovering Denmark: Understanding the Danish System, Culture & Society
Empowerment & Inspiration: Equality and Role Models in Denmark
Navigating Danish Business Culture: A Guide for Ukrainian Entrepreneurs

Course 3 – Public Speaking & Leadership

Public Speaking & Leadership – Part I
Public Speaking & Leadership – Part II
Public Speaking & Leadership – Part III

Key Results / Achievments

✅ 9 soft-skills workshops tailored to the needs of Ukrainian entrepreneurs

✅ Safe and supportive space for discussing trauma, stress, and resilience

✅ Stronger cultural understanding and smoother integration into Danish society

✅ Improved communication, confidence, and public-speaking abilities

✅ Enhanced leadership skills essential for entrepreneurship and employment

✅ High participation rates due to targeted outreach and professional marketing

Aalborg Institute for Development’s Role

AID was responsible for the full implementation of the project, including:

Developing curricula, workshop content, and bilingual materials
Delivering all sessions through expert facilitators
Creating marketing materials and videos
Planning and executing a social-media-based outreach campaign
Coordinating with Ukrainian networks to increase reach and impact

The program combined psychological insight, cultural expertise, leadership training, and practical exercises to ensure meaningful transformation for participants.

Looking Ahead

The soft-skills workshops provided essential support for Ukrainians striving to rebuild confidence and stability while pursuing entrepreneurial goals in Denmark.

👉 This project demonstrates how emotional resilience, cultural understanding, and leadership development form a critical foundation for successful integration and long-term entrepreneurial success.

Soft Skills Workshops for Ukrainian Entrepreneurs in Denmark