Innovation Group LIVE! - schedule of all 6 events

5th October 2010

Start time: 5th October 2010, 13:55

Finish time: 5th October 2010, 16:00

Join a learning network and learn what it takes to make new ideas real.

Regular learning events equipping you for changing times - a chance to build knowledge with peers on how to make good ideas real. This is a unique offer with the possibility of rich intense learning from experts and from each other. There will be monthly events each covering a different aspect of getting a new idea off the ground, each with its own expert presenter and engaging interactive workshop.

Supported by KPMG

Comments on other NCVO Innovation events:

"Really exciting: it will change practice in Community Network as of now!"
Pat Fitzsimons, Community Network

"A really thought provoking day that has only emphasised my motivation to embed innovation and promote its value across the organisation"
Alison Brown, National Trust

High value, low cost learning starting at only £250 for six intensive events over six months.

Programme | Pricing | FAQs

What? A NEW offer from NCVO.

Regular learning events equipping you for changing times - a chance to build knowledge with peers on how to make good ideas real. This is a unique offer with the possibility of rich intense learning from experts and from each other. There will be six events each covering a different aspect of getting a new idea off the ground, each with its own expert presenter and engaging interactive workshop. You can book individually or, at a discout, all six.

Dates: Monthly, for 6 months from October 2010 to March 2011

Times: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Venues: Various (see programme)

Programme | Pricing | FAQs

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For less than the cost of one day at a conference (from £250 for members) you can:

Attend up to six varied events over six months
Meet professional development needs
Become part of a supportive network both on and off-line
Learn from others in the sector
Learn by doing
Receive ongoing on-line support from your peers
Read linked on-line materials
Experiment with new ideas between sessions
Find an innovation buddy to share your experiences
Contribute to learning for the sector as a whole

Who’s it for?
Development Officers; Team and other Leaders wanting to be more innovative; those who need skills in bringing the best ideas to fruition; anyone wanting to develop their and their organisation’s ability to do the right new things and adapt to change.

The Programme

An Innovative Environment COMPLETE	Tom Lewis-Reynier Innovation Services Manager at RNIB explained what he has done to build an innovative culture at RNIB. Read blog and view related video on content of this completed session. Support on this topic can be found here
Generating Ideas COMPLETE	Reuben Steains, Fundraising Innovation Manager at Amnesty International discussed and demonstrated techniques used at Amnesty to identify where innovation is needed and generate ideas. His guest blog can be viewed here. Support on this topic can be found here.	Amnesty International, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2
BONUS Session Business Breakfast* 15 November	Members of Innovation Group LIVE! who are booked on to all sessions are entitled to attend our breakfast seminar to learn from successful partnerships between business and charities. Practical case studies will reveal how new ideas have been adapted and applied by business and charity partnerships leading to increased, positive impacts on people and communities.	NCVO, All Saints Street, London, N1 NB: 8:00-10:30am
Choosing the best ideas 7 December 2010	Graham Duxbury, Direcor of Development, Groundwork UK and Paul Vanags, Head of Events and Innovation at Oxfam, will show how they choose ideas with a best chance of success; develop and or refine your own selection method. Find out more or book online	Groundwork UK, Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham B1 2RR
Making it real 11 January 2011	Adam Berry, Head of Fundraising Development at Scope will give a case study on implementing an idea. The group will learn from each about how to move projects forward. Find out more or book online	Scope, 6 Market Road, London N7
Impact 8 February 2011	Richard Piper, Head of Strategy and impact at NCVO will give a presentation on the impact of innovation and the ways of assessing it followed by a workshop discussion on the issues raised. Find out more or book online	London (tbc)
Success out of Failure 1 March 2011	A rare chance to hear of others' failures including Mission Fish and KPMG. Ending with a mini awards ceremony for Biggest Flops, Find out more or book online	London (tbc)

All sessions will be followed up by a relevant on-line 'Think Piece' written by the presenter for discussion and comment through the NCVO on-line Innovation Group.

Pricing

Organisation Type	Cost per session
Voluntary Sector / Public Sector NCVO Member	£50
Voluntary Sector / Public Sector Non-Member	£71.43
Corporate Sector NCVO Member	£75.01
Corporate Sector Non-Member	£107.15

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Cancellation Policy

50% of delegate fees will be refunded for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event. After this, no fees are refundable for cancellation or non-attendance.