Join us to learn how to use co-design to turn collaboration into action — and start growing a collaborative local economy of ideas, people and possibilities.
A Free Professional Development Opportunity for Local Authorities
To reduce social, environmental and economic inequalities, local authorities need to collaborate and support collaboration across multiple levels: within and between departments, across sectors and disciplines, and with local communities. How can we do this effectively and efficiently in today’s landscape of limited resources?
Cross-pollination offers a simple, creative and cost-effective way to develop more holistic place-based strategies and to kick-start collaborations.
This free, hands-on, in-person workshop introduces local authority officers to this practical approach, which helps uncover the resources, skills, assets and networks already available and connect them to support local initiatives.
Who is this for?
This event is open to local government practitioners working within development, regeneration, housing, health and social care, education and employment, community engagement, etc., of varying roles and seniority. We encourage you to attend with colleagues from your team or others within the council.
The session is designed specifically as a professional development opportunity and those taking part will have the option to receive a badge from the Open University upon completion.
How Could Cross-pollination Help You and Your Team?
Through structured yet accessible co-design activities, cross-pollination enables councils and their partners to:
- Work across departments within the authority to maximise budgets and work more efficiently with local partners and communities
- Support and empower local businesses and community/voluntary sector organisations to find efficiencies and scale up impact and reach through collaboration
- Mobilise untapped community expertise and resources to enhance existing local initiatives or co-create new ones, with minimal investment
- Build stronger, more inclusive local partnerships
About This Session
At this workshop, you’ll experience a cross-pollination taster session, explore how it can drive change in your local context, and develop a practical action plan to start using this simple and flexible approach in your own authority.
This free full-day workshop is offered by The Open University and The Glass-House Community Led Design, in collaboration with Urban Design Learning. It is rooted in over a decade of evolving and using cross-pollination in a variety of communities and contexts.
This is a free workshop, but places are limited. Use this link to book your place.