Creating Space for Innovation
RI - Reconceptualizing Innovation
Although mainly associated with the technology sector, innovation can happen almost anywhere. In recent years micro-businesses have been the site for innovations delivering a range of benefits in communities globally. Ingenuity, problem solving and creativity have given rise to new tools and products that are addressing a myriad of economic, social and environmental needs.
During this 3-hour learning session, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of innovations in micro-businesses and their relevance to larger entities.
Format
This blended learning session combines research with hands-on practice. Participants will engage with case studies and explore a range of products and tools. A series of hands-on activities will culminate in items of practical value that participants will take home at the end of the session.
Participants will take home
- Conceptual frameworks to implement, measure and strengthen innovation within teams and across organizations
- A strong appreciation of the significance of non-conventional approaches to innovation
- Knowledge of innovative tools that have disrupted industries and created local economic opportunity
Key questions that this workshop will answer:
- Why does innovation matter?
- What are key shifts that are fuelling local innovation, and how can they be supported?
- How can innovation be enhanced within sectors and industries?
- What are mitigation strategies to address structural and psychological barriers that limit innovation?
Who should attend:
- Organizational Development Practitioners
- Administrators
- Policy Makers
- Business Consultants
- Educators
Facilitator
Catherine Chambers, B.A., M.Ed., MT., OCT
Catherine Chambers is an organizational development consultant, certified teacher, and the founder of Let's Make It, a makerspace studio with locations in Toronto and Richmond Hill. Catherine has worked in information technology, financial services, healthcare, and education across Canada and the United States. She has developed and delivered learning programs for Microsoft USA, BASF, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, CBC Radio-Canada, Shopify and the Toronto District School Board.
Date
March 28, 2025
9:30-12:30
28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Contact us to arrange a private session for your team or organization.
Fee: $450+HST
