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Innovate for Impact

By: Dan Bentley and Tracey Newman
  • Summary

  • A podcast for leaders in the social sector who want to deliver more impact through innovation. Each week we deliver tips on how you can be more innovative and speak to leaders from across the sector to share best practice.
    © 2024 Innovate for Impact
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Episodes
  • Ep #128 - Jeff Walkley: How Belgravia Leisure's focus on client centricity and inclusion is benefitting their clients, the community and their business
    Mar 24 2024

    In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley speak with Jeff Walkley, CEO of Belgravia Foundation discussing how his organisation promotes inclusivity and client centricity through programs that support physical activity for people with disabilities and mental health, while also gathering community feedback and evaluating initiatives for long-term sustainability.

    Here is a taste of what Tracey, Dan & Jeff cover in the conversation:

    • Jeff shares his experience in promoting inclusivity and client centricity in Belgravia Leisure, highlighting the importance of evaluating innovations for long-term benefits.
    • Creating programs for people with disabilities and older adults at the university, leading to increased physical activity and happiness.
    • How Jeff and his team rapidly developed and scaled a mental health e-learning program for the leisure sector.
    • How they partnered with a group of councils in Melbourne to develop a free online program to improve staff awareness of disability inclusion in leisure centers, with over 11,000 workers completing the program.
    • Collaborated with competitors in the leisure sector to create a mental health training program.

    Links from the episode:

    • Belgravia Foundation website: Click here
    • Co-design For Impact - Co-design Training: Click here
    • The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
    • Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here
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    30 mins
  • Ep #127 - Implementation: The unsung hero of innovation
    Mar 17 2024

    In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss the importance of implementation in innovation and how focusing on execution is key to realising impact from great ideas. It provides tips for organisations on establishing processes to successfully implement innovative concepts.

    Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation:

    • Implementation's role in innovation.
    • How focusing on implementation can help bring ideas to life and make a positive difference in the world.
    • The value of having a process for implementation at an organisational level to create impact.
    • Organisations that extend their processes to implementation and delivery see more successful outcomes
    • Investing resources in designing and co-creating with people, but not realising the benefits, is a waste of limited resources
    • The role good change management plays in idea implementation.
    • Effective change management processes and good communication are crucial for successful idea execution, as they help to engage people across the organisation and avoid resistance.
    • Focus on solving the problem, not the idea, to achieve impact and make a difference.

    Links from the episode:

    • Co-design For Impact - Co-design Training: Click here
    • The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
    • Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here
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    13 mins
  • Ep #126 - Are you making one of these 4 innovation mistakes?
    Mar 10 2024

    In this episode, Tracey Newman and Dan Bentley discuss four common mistakes organisations make that can hinder their ability to innovate successfully. The mistakes covered include a lack of structured innovation processes, internal rather than client-focused innovation, risk-averse leadership styles, and not having a compelling reason for change.

    Here is a taste of what Tracey and Dan cover in the conversation:

    • Common innovation mistakes in organisations.
    • Organisations often lack a structured approach to innovation, leading to inconsistent ideation and lack of prioritisation.
    • Lack of resourcing and clear criteria for evaluating ideas can hinder successful innovation.
    • Internal vs. client-focused innovation.
    • Leaders must create space and resources for innovation to succeed, rather than relying on chance or expecting employees to innovate in their free time.
    • Organisations often prioritise internal efficiency over client needs, leading to decisions that make life more difficult for those they aim to support.
    • Leaders who prioritise learning and understanding client needs over ego and internal efficiency can create a more impactful and client-centered organisation.
    • Leaders who are risk-averse and don't have a reason for change often stifle innovation and learning.

    Links from the episode:

    • Co-design For Impact - Co-design Training: Click here
    • The Impacto Consulting website: Click here
    • Impacto Consulting on LinkedIn: Click here
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    12 mins

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