PARTNER EVENT: Protagoniste Network Working Session
Are you working on a new community or tech initiative?
You’ve heard of MVPs (Minimal Viable Products) but how do you test the viability, feasibility, and desirability of your project quickly, rigorously, and with less risk? Pilots are a cost- and time-effective way of establishing measurable and credible results to attract partners, allies, and customers. Meaghan Kennedy will walk us through how Orange Sparkle Ball designs and runs successful pilots that build coalitions of support early on and pave the way for sustainable growth and impact.
In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you will (learning outcomes):
Design a right-sized pilot
Identifying the right questions
Strategic thinking processes to map out a series of pilots to reach the future state
Establishing KPIs and quick wins
Build a coalition of support
Mapping stakeholders and partners
Crafting a compelling narrative around shared value
Planning outreach and roll-out
Who is this for?
Mid-level designers aiming for senior or design lead positions
Designers seeking clarity on their unique value and career path
Creatives looking to enhance their professional brand and visibility
Folks interested in leveraging digital tools for thought leadership and content creation
About Meaghan
Meaghan’s experience intersects innovation, public health, and social entrepreneurship. After an epidemiology research career at CDC, she founded Orange Sparkle Ball, an innovation and impact consultancy that accelerates initiatives in the private and public sectors. With an acceleration methodology rooted in design thinking and change management, Orange Sparkle Ball focuses on open innovation, innovation program design, social entrepreneurship, and community activation.
