Nissan LPIE  
Nissan Science Foundation
Outline

Outline of Nissan LPIE

Outline

[1] Creating project proposals
The program supports the process of creating project proposals. Selection of topics and priorities should be linked to unresolved issues, in the areas of environment, transportation, energy and social systems. Project output should include a methodology of resolution and the outline of business models.
[2] Group work: intensive and remote
Group members participate in intensive programs and in monthly video-conferences. A group is consist of five members and is formed in consideration of diversity. All the related data and information should be collected by the group. Participants will not have to leave their present organizations during the program.
[3] Strengthening communication skills
Global leaders, including Carlos Ghosn, will be present at the intensive programs. The participants experience the dynamic interaction with the business leaders.
[4] Workflow
Selecting an issue, determining the methodology, undertaking research and analysis, formulating an implementation plan including regulatory reforms, drafting final project proposals. A proposal considers a potential social impact, a mechanism of social consensus, legal framework, and design of social systems.
[5] Screening of project proposals
By the Audit Board. A certificate of completion is given to the members once proposal is accepted. In addition, the Nissan Sustainability Award will be given to the project for the execution of the project for the implementation stages.
[6] Term
Nine months from July 2006 to March 2007.