Ep #129 - Why innovation isn't a 'nice to have' for Not-For-Profits
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Innovate for Impact
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In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss why innovation is essential for non-profits and not just a nice-to-have, and provides advice for leaders on how to shift mindsets and overcome challenges to innovation within their organisations.
Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation:
- Leaders need to change mindsets from wanting innovation to actually doing it
- Challenges like lack of time and resources cannot be an excuse for not innovating
- Innovation ensures organisations can adapt and be resilient to changes
- Innovation is needed to make services accessible to more of the community
Links from the episode:
- Co-design For Impact - Co-design Training: Click here
- The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
- Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here
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