Monday, October 5
What's happening - and what not to miss!
Opening Session: Why UNDP and Innovation - a Kick off to the Innovation Community of Practice Gathering
"Espresso Session" 12-1pm ICT
Open and curated especially for UNDP All Staff
When we think about innovation during this week’s Innovation Community of Practice, we will be guided by conversations related to the work we are humbly moving forward on the ground - particularly focused on building a systems logic into the DNA of how we maneuver operationally, from policy to programs, to resource mobilization and beyond. Yet in this opening session, we will hold space to re-examine why we do innovation at all, and the intent of our ‘north star’ as we navigate, especially in regards to new ways of operationalising our collective mission of achieving the SDGs.
Case Learning Circle 1:
stewarding systems change + portfolio design
"Espresso Session" 1:30-2:30pm ICT
Open and curated especially for UNDP Colleagues working on, with, towards systems innovation approaches
This learning circle will discuss system change and system transformation initiatives. Team members from the Pakistan, Vietnam, Mongolia and Bhutan country offices will be kicking off the discussion. Learning circles are an opportunity to discuss a set of case studies to uncover learnings, patterns, and opportunities for doing things differently. Each presenter has 5 minutes to present a case, walking participants through a timeline for the project, what didn't work, and some key "how-to" learnings. Borrowing from sensemaking, you’ll be mapping what you’re hearing and ask questions. The session then moves into reflections from participants and those who shared case studies.
"Inclusive Systems Innovation: big collaborations and small circles"
"Latte Session" 3:30-4:45pm ICT
Systems Spectrum Session, hosted in collaboration with States of Change, and open to all. Please register here for this 'Global Track' session for required for access link.
2020 has seen some big headlines. The global disruption has meant large scale system transitions have become more necessary, and more visible. There is also activity behind the headlines. What happens when we look to instances of big collaborations and small circles? What is their role in emerging systems? Systems transitions are not smooth or clean experiences. There is no clear start or clear end, even the smallest shifts are usually slow, and gritty work. More and more we’re seeing the need for better collaborations, genuine power sharing and meaningful cross-sector coalitions as a more effective, and inclusive way to bring about these transitions.
Join us for a conversation with Kelly Ann (Beyond Sticky Notes) and Felicity and Hya (WeSolve) as they share their experiences of working within systems, with small circles and with a purposely wide range of collaborators.
- They will share their thoughts on:
- the ‘boring revolution’ and its role in system transition
- the role of small circles in transition to the new system
- the role of radical collaborations in transitioning to the new system
- why we need more ‘co-heroes’ and less heroes
- how systems are built on relationships and how to prioritise them in your work
- some recent examples of system change initiatives in the Philippines
- how they work to meaningfully connect with their community
- how, in their different contexts they work to ensure that new voices of power and experience are heard and centred
