A Kaleidoscope of Innovation

Designing Community Impact in the Waterloo Region

The article A Kaleidoscope of Innovation: Designing Community Impact in the Waterloo Region was recently published in The Philanthropist journal.The article illustrates the strong partnerships and social innovation in the Waterloo Region.

The article is co-authored by local Waterloo Region researchers and active members of the community: Diana Denton is an Associate Professor and the Director of Communication, Leadership and Social Innovation at the University of Waterloo, and Tracey Robertson is a Regional Program Manager for the Ontario Trillium Foundation and currently on secondment to lead a Community Innovations discovery process.

Jan Varner, CEO of United Way Kitchener-Waterloo, commends the article. She shares:

"In the social services sector, change isn’t on the horizon, it is the horizon. We must adapt and respond to constant shifts in areas such as technology, organizational structure, workforce, and the economy. A Kaleidoscope of Innovation identifies and explores the unique issues arising from this constant state of flux. I consider it a must-read for anyone working in the nonprofit sector."

Click here to view the article "A Kaleidoscope of Innovation".