
Impact Innovation
Complex problems require different thinking. Sometimes a solution that worked five or ten years ago needs to be rethought and redesigned.
There are many considerations that go into creating positive social impact, including:
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community and systems engagement — bringing stakeholders from all aspects of the system together;
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understanding and defining the problem from multiple perspectives;
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clearly envisaging the outcome;
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creating a shared direction and purpose;
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building trust, goodwill, and networks of support;
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identifying early wins;
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continuously reflecting on the ethics and impact of solutions to identify unintended consequences and reduce harm;
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designing structures and systems required to achieve the desired results.
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As a facilitator, I bring a clear process, safety, clarity of thinking and focus on getting to a compelling and mutually desired outcome. All this sounds serious, which in a way it is. Yet I'll also bring humour and creativity to make the process enjoyable for you and all.
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Examples of my work:
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Supporting a nonprofit organisation to critically reflect on its impact and reorient its strategic direction.
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Helping a group of community, industry, and government leaders from regional Queensland navigate complexities around the adoption of renewables and associated challenges with the energy transition.
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Worked with leaders across the bushfire response system in the Capital Region to harvest learnings from past fire events and reimagine how to engage as leaders across the fire system.
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Supporting state government agencies think strategically about the challenges they face and how they can work mutually with other departments or stakeholder groups to achieve their outcomes.
