Strengthening Collaborations & Driving Innovation in Promise Zones
Throughout Promise Zone communities, there is great work being done through coordinated efforts that span sectors, agencies and geographies. The Partnership for Public Service is committed to identifying the valuable lessons and effective practices to strengthen leadership and enhance innovation in these communities.
With support from the Kresge Foundation, we are excited to offer pro bono, customized training to local and federal leaders involved in the South Carolina Lowcountry Promise Zone. Through visits, interviews and surveys with various stakeholders, we have identified the following focus areas for a no-cost, 2.5-day seminar that will be held October 2-4.
RSVP today to join your peers for the upcoming training. If you have questions, please contact Emily McClintock at EMcClintock@ourpublicservice.org. Again, please note that day two will be an action-oriented, hands-on training focused on driving innovation that is open to all stakeholders—we encourage you to bring two to three members of your staff for that session.
SEMINAR DETAILS
Monday, October 2, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Session Kickoff – Strengthening Connections
We will start by exploring connections, confirming desired outcomes and identifying ways the steering committee can advance the important and challenging work by leveraging this designation. Whether you are a long-standing partner or new to the group, this will be an opportunity to begin to explore ways each partner can lead in this effort.
Audience: Steering Committee Location: EdVenture, 211 Gervais St – Canal Room, Columbia, SC 29201
Tuesday, October 3, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Driving Innovation in the Promise Zone
Through a series of hands-on activities, participants will apply the design-thinking process to improve how stakeholders in the South Carolina Lowcountry Promise Zone relate to the challenges involved with an initiative of this scale and significance. This session is open to all stakeholders and will provide participants with the opportunity to move from idea to action on an issue or challenge they seek to address through the Promise Zone initiative.
Audience: Open to all partners and staff (space to accommodate up to 45 participants)
Location: Southern Carolina Alliance, 1750 Jackson St # 100 – Edisto Room, Barnwell, SC 29812
Lunch to be provided
Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Strengthening Collaborations in the Promise Zone
Participants will be introduced to practical tools to strengthen the communication, collaboration and overall engagement in workgroups and across the Promise Zone.
Audience: Steering Committee Location: Southern Carolina Alliance, 1750 Jackson St # 100 – Edisto Room, Barnwell, SC 29812
Lunch to be provided
