Emerging centre of excellence for municipal innovation by @CityofGuelph, @CityofBarrie, @CityofLdnOnt & @marsdd that uses #procurement as a lever for innovation
WATCH: A handful of Londoners have turned some casual conversations into a grassroots effort supplying thousands of gloves and masks to local medical clinics. https://t.co/iN1jGGg5Ll #ldnont#coronavirus
#ldnont’s mayor and deputy mayor are launching task forces to tackle the impact of #coronavirus on local businesses and workers, and on the city’s most vulnerable residents. https://t.co/2qD0hp6Z4j
Calling all suppliers-Help #Canada combat #COVID19! The Government of Canada is seeking information from suppliers on their their ability to provide products & services in support of Canada's response to COVID-19. Full list of products & services: https://t.co/7gF1Mynh47 #Guelph
How to engage front line staff in service innovation?
engage: come to us
involve: Went to the offices and asked for involvement
Empower: inviting staff to act on their own agency
@SafiahC#c4csummit
Fantastic case study talk from @SafiahC on how to create an environment for daily innovation & improvements identified, designed & implemented by staff & clients in the field - “distributed innovation” by and for the people they serve #C4CSummit
Part of doing agile procurement is picking the right challenge- how do you do that? Focus on outcomes, not requirements, explore all the tools in procurement (there are loads!), and figure out where in the innovation spectrum you are at. #C4CSummit
Mid-size cities are better positioned to do experimentation of public service innovations because of SIMPLICITY. They are able to respond quickly to new ideas and opportunities and their decision making process involves fewer and familiar partners. #IPACLeadership2020@IPAC_IAPC
Q3 How are Barrie and Guelph leading the way when it comes to innovation and experimentation?
@Mayor_Jeff “need a startup mentality. It is possible in government. Need to empower staff, have clear goals and mandate.” #IPACLeadership2020