Innovation Champions
Kira Strong, Tommi Laitio, Leigh Graham
Partnerships are foundational to public innovation, but they can also pose risks to local governments. An innovator’s ability to navigate natural differences—such as language, ways of working, and how different stakeholders interpret shared mission—can make or break the creation of successful programs designed for residents.
Watch this recording to explore how city leaders can strengthen partnerships by navigating differences in language, culture, and mission. Together with experts in strategic collaboration, attendees engaged with tools and frameworks designed to support long-term, effective partner engagement. Speakers shared real-world examples of how cities are building and scaling initiatives through cross-sector collaboration, turning potential friction into a powerful force for innovation.
