Co-creative foundations for a cross-disciplinary team

Staff members from multiple departments across Vancouver Foundation were selected to participate as a cohort, on the foundations of co-creation. 

During this program, which was delivered virtually, they not only learned the basics of the theory and frameworks, but were given the chance to apply the thinking in hands-on project teams that pursued an applied business challenge. 

The entire program was co-designed the entire program with close involvement with Vancouver Foundation staff. It was a hybrid approach: video learning was scripted and filmed before each virtual session, and participants came together for facilitated virtual sessions, creating interactive learning experiences around the key content areas. Team members were given assignments, which were undertaken on smaller teams — they led their own projects, which allowed them to practice the theory in real settings. Through the program, Vancouver Foundation staff were equipped with a reusable toolkit to support their leadership efforts, including the meeting agendas, video files and frameworks. 

The results of the program were an engaged staff, more committed to inclusivity than ever, and equipped to seek meaningful opportunities for co-creation.