School Project: The spark of Prometheus.
This is a programme designed and adapted to schools. The aim is to introduce students to Italian industrial culture, some of the major players and the importance of their innovative approach in business management and industrial development.
Workshop
Brief history of industrialization in Italy, the technology of ancient Rome. Presentation of the protagonists: Enrico Mattei and Adriano Olivetti. Importance of their innovative approach to business management and industrial development.
Brief biography of Enrico Mattei. Establishment of the ENI and policy on bilateral agreements with oil-producing countries. Energy innovations and social impact in Italy. Case study: Trans-Mediterranean Pipeline Project.
Biography of Adriano Olivetti. Humanistic vision of work and implementation in Olivetti. Technological innovations and design in the field of typewriters and electronics. Case study: The Ivrea community and the factory-city model.
Similarities and differences in their approach to business management. The impact of their vision on Italian industrial development.
Legacy and lessons for contemporary enterprises.
How the Mattei and Olivetti method influences modern management practices. Examples of Italian and international companies applying similar principles. Reflections on sustainability, innovation and humanistic management.
Space for questions, reflections and open discussion with participants. Conclusions on the contributions of Mattei and Olivetti to Italian and global industrial culture.
Slides: Create visual slides to accompany each section, including vintage photos, graphs, quotes and case studies.
Videos e Documentaries: IInclusion of short videos or documentary extracts to enrich the narrative and offer historical and cultural context.
Interactive Activities: Quizzes or small discussion groups to explore specific topics and stimulate interaction between participants.
Reading material: Distribution of articles, book extracts or case studies for post-submission insights.