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Iteration: #prototyping #capacity
Four years, 22 teams and over 26 prototypes later
Four years ago we came to Canada with a hunch: That if we increased the capacity of social service organizations to do Research & Development, we could create the conditions for solutions to stick. But, the truth is that only three of 26 prototypes have had real legs. Are we building capacity for the right thing? Read more
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Provocation: #SocialR&D #socialinnovation
Moving away from standardization in Social R&D
Reflecting on two days spent in the company of a small group of social R&D practitioners grappling with questions about legitimacy, impact, and inclusion, Natalie calls for a decisive move away from standardization. Read here why it is problematic to adopt the standards of R&D from the private sector, where the assumed goal is to scale up and out for growth.
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Iteration: #sprint #fellowship
What's it like to sprint?
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Meet Aarti, our summer design fellow, and find out her experience on a design sprint. Read about how three teams analyzed their prototypes and created theories of change - all to shift outcomes in the community living sector. As you read this, Aarti is back studying at UBC Sauder School of Business. Read more.
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iteration: #ServiceDesign #freelance
Join us as a Senior Service Designer in Toronto (freelance)
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Do you want to design for social good? Tired of working for pharma, finance, and telcos, and up for a meaningful challenge? We invite you to join our international network of social scientists, service designers, organizational change gurus, and documentary filmmakers. Read more and apply by September 30!
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