Author: Katarzyna Halicka

SGH Open Day, Thinking Zone, Thinking InBusiness. Models. Decisions. The future

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We invite you to a unique event! There are moments when education ceases to be just a transfer of knowledge. It becomes a conversation about the world – about how we understand the economy, how we make decisions and what happens when reality begins to overtake the models that were supposed to describe it. The SGH Open Day × Thinking Zone × Thinking InBusiness is just such a space. It is a meeting for young people facing the choice of further educational path, as well as for parents and teachers who want to better understand the changing world of economics, technology and competences of the future. Participants of the event will take part in lectures, talks and a discussion panel led by academic lecturers, researchers and business practitioners. It will be an opportunity to look at the modern economy from different perspectives; from the financial system and business models to the social consequences of technology development.

 

When and where do we see each other?

 

  • See you on April 1, at 9:30 a.m. at Olivia Sky Club | Olivia Tower | 12th floor | Olivia Centre
  • The event is free of charge. Registration required!

 

Who is this event for?

 

  • eighth-grade students,
  • high school students,
  • parents and all people interested in modern education,
  • teachers and school principals.

 

Event schedule

 

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration of
participantsWelcome guests and meet in the Olivia Sky Club space.

 

10:00 | Official opening of the event

 

10:00 – 11:30 | Keynote speech: “Money and its forms”
Lecturer: prof. Ph.D. Agnieszka Alińska, Warsaw School of Economics

Introduction to the role of money in the modern economy. Participants will learn about the process of money transformation – from cash to digital solutions – and learn about the importance of the financial system for the functioning of the market, the state and everyday economic decisions.

Form: lecture combined with mini-workshop.

 

11:30 – 11:45 | Break

 

11:45 – 12:30 | Practical application of business
modelsLecturer: Rafał Kołodziej, CEO of Greenhat Innovation, co-founder of FutureS Thinking Group

From economic models to decision models. A meeting dedicated to how companies and institutions are building models to support decision-making in a world of increasing complexity and uncertainty.

 

12:30 – 13:00 | Lunch break

 

13:00 – 13:30 | When models are no longer enough. Competence in the liminal world
Lecturer: Edyta Sadowska, PhD, strategic futurist, researcher and academic lecturer

A conversation about the world of transition – a time when the current framework is no longer enough and the future is not yet in a stable form. What competencies allow you to find yourself in the reality of constant change?

 

13:30 – 14:15 | From the economy of pleasure to the economy of
addictionEconomics like dopamine – how do companies take control of us?
Lecturer: Ada Florentyna Pawlak, PhD, technology anthropologist, lawyer and art historian, academic lecturer (SWPS University, AGH)

A reflection on the new logic of the digital economy, in which relationships, emotions and the ability to build engagement become a space for value creation.

 

14:15 – 14:20 | Short break

 

14:20 – 15:05 | Discussion panel

The main question: Is the bigger challenge of the modern economy the wrong decisions – or the wrong models on which these decisions are based?

 

15:05 – 15:30 | Thinking Zone Tour
Visiting the space of the Thinking Zone High School and the SGH Academic Class.

 

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Why is it worth participating?

This event is an invitation to talk about how young people can prepare for a world that is constantly changing. Because the future does not belong to those who know all the answers. He is one of those who can ask the right questions.

 

Contact


hello@thinkingzone.pl+48 780 728 699

 

 

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Here we go! Submit a project, team, or individual for the Olivia Prize 2025 competition!

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Olivia Prize is a competition with a proud tradition. For the sixth time, we will recognize companies, teams, and individuals whose inspiring ideas are changing the world – both near and far. It has long been known that Olivia is home to creative people, full of passion, innovative ideas, and big hearts – so essential when it comes to social and charitable initiatives. The Olivia Prize competition was created to appreciate and highlight the outstanding activity of Olivia’s Residents who engage in many different fields, from business and economics, through ecology, to initiatives supporting others.

So now, take a moment to think back to 2025 and remember how much you have accomplished. And of course – submit your projects, your people, and your companies to the competition! The application form is simple.

 

Awards are granted for projects that are or were implemented in 2025. 

 

This year, we will award prizes in three categories:

  • Olivia Impact – this category is dedicated to economic initiatives and/or business projects carried out by a Resident company or entities within its group that contribute most significantly to business growth.
  • Olivia Harmony – this category is for social or environmental initiatives implemented by a Resident company or entities within its group, as well as by its employees or collaborators within the organization
  • Olivia Everyday Hero – this category recognizes individual employees and collaborators (our colleagues) who are socially engaged, carry out charitable projects beyond their professional duties, support the local community, and undertake initiatives deserving special recognition and appreciation, including those in the field of ecology

 

There will also be two special prizes:

  • Olivia Connect – a special award granted to business environment institutions that have a meaningful impact on Olivia’s Residents.
  • Olivia Hero of the Future – a special award granted to young scientists affiliated with a Tri-City university who can demonstrate achievements in R&D or in the commercialization of research results

 

You have until 30 March 2026 to submit your entry. Click and apply for the competition!
The official announcement of the results will take place on 30 March during a ceremonial gala.

 

The award ceremony will be held on 30 March at 5:00 PM on the 34th floor of Olivia Star. Our special guest will be Prof. Paweł Horodecki, an outstanding theoretical physicist and one of the founders of the Gdańsk school of quantum information science. Register for the event

 

Competition form

 

We are starting spring cleaning in Olivia!

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Spring is coming, so we are starting a large-scale cleaning in Olivia! In the coming weeks, we will systematically refresh and tidy up common spaces – green areas, patios, garage halls, shower changing rooms and infrastructure around buildings. Winter did not spoil us, so there will be a lot to do:) Check here, because more information about our activities will be presented here.

 

What lies ahead in March?

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Cleaning up outdoor areas

 

From March 16 , we will start cleaning work on the outdoor area around Olivia’s office buildings. The works will primarily include the removal of road salt residues after the intense winter period and the cleaning of the entrances to the main buildings.

 

Of course, all activities will be carried out during the day, outside the morning and afternoon rush hours, to minimize possible difficulties. Building security will also take care of fencing off the area for the duration of the work, so that you feel comfortable and safe.

 

The estimated time of completion of all works is about two weeks.

 

Repair of the surface of the upper car park B


On Friday, March 20 , we will start repairing the asphalt surface in the upper car park B. The works will last until late in the evening on Saturday, March 21, with the possibility of extending them on Sunday, March 22.


To enable the renovation works to be carried out efficiently, the upper car park B will be closed to users on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Please do not park your vehicles in the upper car park B on the indicated dates: from Thursday, March 19 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 22 at 09:00. Lower car park B remains at your disposal during this time. The entrance to the lower car park B will take place from Marii Janion Street (former Bażyńskiego). On the above dates, the barriers of the lower car park will be raised.

We park only in the lower car park B (green)

 

Entrance from Marii Janion Street, turn into Marii Janion Street from Grunwaldzka Avenue.



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Cleaning in bicycle changing rooms



The next action will take place on March 26-28 (Thursday-Saturday) – then we will carry out a general cleaning and refreshment of the bicycle changing rooms.


 




We ask that all private belongings, such as shoes or towels, be hidden in your lockers by March 25 (Wednesday) at the latest. Items left outside the lockers will be taken by us and disposed of. 


 


During the works, the bicycle changing rooms will be temporarily closed. We ask for your understanding and patience. This is a temporary inconvenience, and the result, we hope, will be dazzling.


 




This is just the beginning of our spring activities. In the coming weeks, we are planning further cleaning and refreshment work in various parts of Olivia. We will keep you informed about the details, and there will be more specific actions, because we want Olivia to look as good as possible with spring.

	


	





	

		
EXTRAS in the MyOlivia app. Check out what’s new!
		

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Of course, we can do a lot more with the My Olivia app. We won’t go into too much detail here. Przypomnimy dziś o EXtrasach. Warto tu zaglądać, by wiedzieć, z jakich zniżek możemy aktualnie skorzystać. 


 


Olivia’s extras in My Olivia


What is it? Special offers, promotions, discounts that can only be used by employees of Olivia companies. To access the Extras, you must have a confirmed Resident Status. Find out how to do it below and keep in mind! We will be developing the Extras option, so it is worth checking here. 


We also invite our Service Residents, who have attractive discounts and promotions, to apply to us, we will place them in the application.


 






Resident status step by step




 


    

  • Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play.
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  • Register in the application using your business address (an address in the domain of a company that is located in Olivia).
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When registering, use your business address, which is an address in the domain of the company you work for. This is very important, because when you provide your business address during registration, you will be granted the status of Resident automatically as soon as you click on the activation link sent to you to the e-mail address provided during the registration process.


 


 


    

  • If you do not see the activation email in your inbox, first check your SPAM. It happens that this type of correspondence (registration confirmations, orders, purchases) falls into this folder.
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  • Search for the activation email by the sender “My Olivia → app@oliviacentre.com”, and if you still don’t have it, write to us on aplikacja@oliviacentre.com.
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  • You can also use the contact form available in the application → the “Contact us” option in your MyOlivia panel.
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The “Contact us” option in the MyOlivia app


 




Self-activation of Resident status


 


    

  • Go to the MyOlivia app.
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  • Then in your user profile, i.e. click on the human icon (upper right corner of the application).
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  • Select “Activate Resident Status” and follow the guidelines.
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  • Tick the appropriate box: activate the status when you have an address in the company domain (point 1 in the graphic below) or activate the status when you do not have an address in the company domain or the e-mail address provided during registration is your company address (point 2 in the graphic below).
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Remark! When applying for the resident status in case 2 (no address in the company domain…), enter the name of the company and the building in which you work/have an office  in the “I work in a company…”

window. 


 


 


    

  • Resident status should be activated within 3 working days.
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  • Remember to click on the activation link that will come to your e-mail address.
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  • If the process of self-activation of the Resident status fails, write to: aplikacja@oliviacentre.com
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Self-activation of Resident status


 




MyOlivia app: parking lots and Olivka points

MyOlivia App: discover its features

MyOlivia app: Resident status


 


 


 


Enjoy!


 



	


	





	

		
Olivia’s Women’s Day. Creatively, Mindfully, Together
		

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On the occasion of Women’s Day, we invite you, Dear Ladies, to celebrate together. This time in the Olivia Star space. See you on March 5th. As every year, we meet for a while (well, a little longer) to slow down, take a break from everyday duties and have a good time. In addition, you can discover the artist in you! 


 


This year, we have prepared three intimate ceramic workshops, during which each of the participants will create their own, unique object; cup or plate. There will be gluing, molding, decorating with spatulas and letters. The result? A personal souvenir that will stay with you for a long time and will remind you of this day. 


 


Workshop schedule on March 5


 


Place: 1st floor, Olivia Star 



Each session lasts 45 minutes and starts punctually at the appointed time. Please arrive a little earlier.


 




Organizational information


    

  • The entrance is through the reception of the Olivia Star building.
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  • An identity document must be presented at the reception; Please take it with you.
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We wish you a good time, full of inspiration, conversations and the joy of creating.
See you at the workshops!

	


	





	

		
“After hours”. The second edition of the artistic year at Olivia Star
		

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Art has been an important element of Olivia Centre’s identity for years. As part of the artistic Olivia project, our common spaces become art galleries. Places where emotions, sensitivity and everyday life meet. After the January-February exhibition “Between the horizon and glass”, which opened the year 2026 in the lobby of Olivia Star, we present another exhibition “After Hours”. 


 


This time we invite you to the exhibition “After Hours” prepared by the ArtGranda Association.


 


“After Hours” is a story about creativity born outside the schedule; after work, after duties, in time reserved exclusively for yourself. These are works created out of an inner need, intuitively, without calculation and without pressure. Imperfect, but sincere. Growing out of mindfulness, emotions and personal experience.


 


ArtGranda is a group of friends united by a common passion for art and the need to develop talents and inspire others to consciously contact with creativity. In a world dominated by pace, messages and narratives, artists choose their own path – they create without ideological commentary, painting what is really close to them.


 


In the space of Olivia Star, this exhibition takes on additional meaning. High, glazed interiors, urban rhythm and the daily movement of employees and guests become a natural context for works created in silence, in private time. It is art that does not separate itself from life, it even enters into a dialogue with it.


 


“After hours” is an invitation to stop. To calmly look at the image, at the emotion, at oneself. We believe that art – even the one created after work – can add courage and beauty to everyday life.


 


Free admission


The exhibition can be seen until the end of April 2026 





	


	





	

		
Year of Leadership 2026. Read the GFKM report
		

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In a world of cumulative changes, transformation ceases to be a project. It becomes a competence – organizational and leadership. Get to know the “Year of Leadership 2026” report, prepared by our resident, GFKM (Gdańsk Foundation for Management Education). This is the fifth edition of the survey – previously carried out under the name “Year of the Leader” – which provides an in-depth diagnosis of the condition of leadership in Poland year after year.


 


[DOWNLOAD THE REPORT]


 


A survey based on data, not sentiment


The report is not a soft opinion survey or a set of general reflections. It is a practical tool for assessing the quality of decisions, operational risks and the resilience of an organization in times of contradiction.


 


In this year’s edition:


    

  • 400 leaders from small and medium-sized companies and large organizations were surveyed,
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  • In-depth qualitative interviews with managers were carried out, allowing to capture the context and real decision-making mechanisms.
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The respondents were asked, among other things, about:


    

  • effective management in conditions of conflicting expectations,
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  • transformations planned for 2026,
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  • organizational culture as the foundation for strategy implementation,
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  • challenges related to strengthening and motivating teams.
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This combination of quantitative and qualitative data allows you to look at leadership not only through the prism of declarations, but through real decision-making experience.


 


Diagnosis of 2025 and forecast for 2026


The report shows that 2025 – despite the increase in operating costs – was seen as a time of relative stability. At the same time, leaders point out that the key challenge is no longer individual goals, but the efficiency of the entire organization is becoming one.


 


The conclusions are unambiguous:


    

  1. Effective change is not just about implementing it, but about involving people in its design,
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  2. Organizational culture is becoming a real test of agency – although most leaders declare their support for the strategy, as many as 91% of companies have difficulty translating values into everyday practice,
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  3. The year 2026 promises to be a time of accumulation of change, which means that leadership competencies will be defined primarily by the ability to guide people through the transformation process.
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The report answers key questions:


    

  • How do leaders sum up 2025 – what was the biggest challenge and what was the disappointment?
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  • What are their hopes, fears and priorities for 2026?
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  • In which areas of development do they see an advantage in the coming year?
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  • What – despite the tensions – fills them with optimism?
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Eight Pillars of Leadership and Recommendations


The report organizes the conclusions around the eight pillars of leadership that define the effectiveness of transformation and the quality of decisions in organizations in 2026. Each of the pillars has been supplemented with specific implementation recommendations.


 


Importantly, the report contains separate indications for management boards, middle managers and HR departments, taking into account their different perspectives, scope of responsibilities and impact on organizational culture. Thanks to this, the publication is not only a diagnosis, but also a practical map of activities for the entire management structure.


 


[DOWNLOAD THE REPORT]


 


Presentation at the Olivia Centre


The conclusions of the report were presented during the 34. Meetings of the Olivia Centre HR Club, becoming a starting point for discussions about the quality of decisions, organizational culture and the readiness of companies to lead people through change.


 


The meeting showed that there is a growing need in the business environment to talk about leadership understood not as a position, but as the ability to build agency, resilience and effectiveness under pressure.


 


How to build an advantage in times of contradiction? What competencies do leaders need in 2026? You will find the answers in the “Year of Leadership 2026” report.


 


[DOWNLOAD THE REPORT]


 



	


	





	

		
Labour Market Trends 2026. Join us for the premiere of the Manpower Poland report
		

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On behalf of Manpower Polska, we cordially invite you to a meeting dedicated to the latest trends in recruitment and talent management. Experts will share practical tips on how to effectively respond to the challenges of the labor market and build strategies to attract the best employees.  The event will also be a great opportunity to exchange experiences and have inspiring conversations with experts and labour market leaders. 


 


During the event, the premiere presentation of the “Trends and Remuneration Report” data will take place. The report presents 16 key trends that will shape the labor market in the coming months. 


 


Date: 3.03.2026


 


Time: 9:00 – 11:45


 


Venue: Jupiter Room, O4 Coworking, Olivia Centre,  Al. Grunwaldzka 472, Gdansk


 


9:00 – 9:45

Networking and registration


 


9:45 – 11:15

Premiere presentation of the “Trends and Remuneration Report” 

data The report presents 16 key trends that will shape the labor market in the coming months.


 


IT in the AI-native

 eraThe transition to an AI-native world, competency shortages, cybersecurity, and recruitment challenges that will define 2026.


 


Discussion panel

The future of work – how are AI and demographic change redefining roles and competencies in organizations?

The debate will focus on demographic challenges in the labour market – the departure of experienced employees and the shrinking talent pool. Experts will also discuss the impact of AI on organizations and professional roles. Participants will learn how to combine the potential of people with technology to build future-ready companies.  


 


11:15- 11:45

Networking with refreshments


 


 


The number of places is limited.

Registration: event@pl.manpowergroup.com


 


 




 

	


	





	

		
Olivia Centre welcomes new medical centre
		

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“Harmonia” Mental Health Clinics are a type of facilities of the LUX MED Group developed throughout the country. Patients of all ages will find help in mental health and personal development. 


 


The development of the Harmonia clinic network is related to the growing needs, but also to social awareness in the field of mental well-being and care for one’s own well-being and the well-being of loved ones. In the new facility, patients can take advantage of the advice of psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, sexologists, psychodieticians and speech therapists. It hosts individual, couples and family consultations, both in the form of stationary visits and in the form of video consultations and telephone consultations. The facility also offers psychological diagnostics, cognitive functioning tests, as well as diagnoses of ADHD, the autism spectrum in both children and adults.




Located on the first floor of Olivia’s newest building, Olivia Prime, the facility is designed to support therapy and improve the well-being of patients and staff: filled with bright colours, wood, plants and comfort-enhancing soft upholstery fabrics for the sofas and armchairs. The architectural office Design Anatomy was responsible for the detailed design of the facility, and the implementation was on the side of Construction Plus.


 


– Renting space in Olivia Centre is another important investment for us. We are all the more pleased to be present in the complex at Grunwaldzka Avenue, as it is the first facility of the LUX MED Group network of Mental Health Clinics “Harmonia” in the Tri-City. We wanted a well-connected location that was easily accessible to patients, while offering a modern, friendly infrastructure. Olivia Prime fully meets these expectations by providing a space designed to support the treatment process – both functionally and aesthetically. We are convinced that the presence of “Harmonia” in Olivia will make a real contribution to improving the availability of professional mental health care and increasing the comfort of patients using the services of our Group  – says Robert Kalota, Director of the Investment and Administration Department of the LUX MED Group.




 


– A wide range of medical services and diagnostics broadens our attractiveness not only for employees of companies with their offices in Olivia, but for every resident of the Tri-City – says Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia’s Board Representative. – The “Harmonia” Mental Health Clinic, the leader of private health services in Poland, of the LUX MED Group, is another medical facility in Olivia. Previously, the inhabitants of the Tri-City could use the medical offer of two Medicover facilities, as well as a pharmacy. This is part of our policy of providing not only high-quality space for doing business, but also well-being – this is what the largest botanical garden in Pomerania, Olivia Garden, which offers places for meetings, quiet work and relaxation among majestic greenery, but also a two-storey fitness club, numerous sports clubs, the development of passion and social integration. We also support local initiatives that improve the quality of life in Oliwa, the district of Gdańsk where Olivia is located, so I am pleased to emphasize that we are part of the living social organism of the entire Tri-City. 


 


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Open Days at the Thinking Zone
		

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In February 2026, Thinking Zone Primary School and High School invite families to Open Days at the Olivia Centre. It is an opportunity to see an innovative model of education up close, get to know the staff and experience the atmosphere of a school where learning is based on curiosity, cooperation and reflection. 


 


Dates and times





What is a Thinking Zone?


Thinking Zone is a school based on the proprietary VESS methodology and the Project Zero philosophy of Harvard University. Education here focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, social competence and entrepreneurship. Instead of the pressure of evaluations, a culture of feedback, dialogue and cooperation dominates.


Students learn through action, experimentation and reflection – in spaces designed to support the learning process, m.in Malort, STEAM, Grow Zone, Chill Room and Art Zone.


 


Why does the Thinking Zone stand out on the map of schools?


It is a place where:


    

  • Education adapts to the student — not the student to the system.
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  • Each project develops creativity, logical thinking and the courage to act, instead of learning by heart.
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  • Instead of the pressure of grades, a culture of feedback, trust and cooperation dominates, which strengthens the child’s sense of security and agency.
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  • Learning takes place through action, experience and reflection, and not just by memorizing content.
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During the Open Days, parents can see how the Thinking Zone:


    

  • supports students in discovering their passions, talents and strengths,
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  • develops empathy, communication and responsibility for oneself and others,
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  • builds entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to work in teamwork in real projects,
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  • helps young people consciously plan their further educational and life path,
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  • It strengthens self-confidence, curiosity about the world and readiness for the challenges of the future.
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What awaits the participants of the Open Days?


During the meetings, you will be able to learn about


    

  • recruitment rules and the first months of study,
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  • the way the VESS Model works in practice,
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  • the role of educational spaces and additional activities,
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  • the school’s approach to emotional and social development,
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  • Thinking Zone methodology.
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  • how the school teaches to think in motion – Thinking InMotion – and develop entrepreneurship.
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  • how the school supports each student emotionally and socially,
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  • what a Thinking Zone student’s day looks like through the eyes of a student,
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  • which is offered by unique spaces: Art Zone, Malort and STEAM.
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Each meeting will end with a walk around the facility and a Q session.




Recruitment 2026/2027


Recruitment for the 2026/2027 school year is already underway. Participation in the Open Days requires prior registration – the number of places is limited.




Location


Thinking Zone

472 Grunwaldzka Street, 80-309 Gdańsk

Olivia Centre | Olivia Gate B | 1st floor


How to enter the building?

At the reception of Olivia Gate B, you must collect the guest’s entry card (upon presentation of your ID) and then take the elevator to the 1st floor.