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Explore the HR Innovator Sofia Co-development Lab Series
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Master Collective Intelligence. Solve Real Challenges in 4 Hours.
The best solutions don’t come from slides — they come from dialogue.
The HR Innovator Co‑Development Lab is a confidential, peer‑driven working session designed for senior professionals across HR, People, Operations, and leadership roles.
Using the globally recognised Claude Champagne & Adrien Payette Co‑Development methodology, each session transforms a group of 8–12 peers into a trusted advisory board, focused on solving real business challenges.
What makes it different
· Proven Professional Methodology
Delivered using a structured, globally practised approach, facilitated by a certified Co‑Development coach.
· Real Challenges, Real Solutions
No passive listening — participants bring live organisational challenges and leave with diverse perspectives and clear, practical actions.
· Confidential, High‑Trust Environment
Small, curated groups ensure depth, discretion, and meaningful contribution.
How it works
· 08:00 – 08:30 | Networking & Breakfast
Coffee, croissants, and informal exchange with a curated peer group.
· 08:30 – 12:30 | Co‑Development Lab
A structured 6‑step process where participants rotate roles (client / consultants) to dissect and solve real challenges.
👉 In each session, 3 participants bring a live challenge, ensuring focus and depth.
Programme Structure
The Co‑Development Lab runs in cycles of three sessions.
Each participant commits to 3 sessions
Over the cycle, participants will experience the full process and depth of the methodology
Challenges are worked through on a rotating basis, ensuring shared contribution and learning
💰 Investment:
€300 for the full cycle (3 sessions)
€100 per individual session (subject to availability)
Why attend
“The most effective learning comes from the experience of others.”
Immediate ROI — Walk away with decisions and actions you can apply the next day
Break Isolation — Engage with peers facing similar leadership pressures
High Efficiency — 4 hours of structured thinking replaces weeks of trial and error
Important to know
This is not a training session.
It’s not a networking event.
It is a confidential working room for professionals who want to:
Think better
Decide faster
Lead with clarity
— together.
About the Facilitator:
Mahdi Heidarian Bavandpour is an accomplished HR and HSE consultant with two decades of experience spanning global companies such as Nestlé, Unilever, British American Tobacco, and Saziba, as well as advisory roles across the Middle East and Europe. Currently based in Sofia, Bulgaria, he works with SPI Training & Consultancy to support organizations and leaders through executive coaching, team development, and organizational change projects. Mahdi specializes in leadership development, cultural transformation, and safety-driven performance, combining strategic HR expertise with engaging facilitation methods such as co-development and serious games. His career highlights include building leadership pipelines, implementing organizational restructuring, and fostering cultures of care and safety that drive measurable improvements in performance and engagement. A passionate coach and facilitator, Mahdi helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential, enhance productivity, and embrace continuous excellence.
