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The Collaborative EffectSheila Martin Wants Us to Activate All of the Assets in Our Regional EconomiesRegional economic development has long focused on activating existing assets in the region to create economic growth and social prosperity. But there is a tremendous number of assets that go unactivated. The people in a region are the the greatest assets, but we often work to activate only some, not all, of these assets. Equitable and inclusive economic development and growth requires us to pay attention to ALL of the assets, and this week's guest on The Collaborative Effect, Sheila Martin, hopes to make this happen.
Sheila Martin is founder and principal at Triple Helix Partnerships. Sheila h...
2023-03-0618 minThe Collaborative EffectLiz Nilsen Wants Us to Change Our First Response to Collaborative ChallengesWhy is it that when we get stuck in our collaborative work we find it difficult to recognize our situation and break out of it? Instead, we often double down on trying to fix the problems rather than shifting our attention to the opportunities that might be presented by refocusing on new issues and approaches. This kind of shift is what our guest this week, Liz Nilsen, wishes for us and our collaborations.
Liz Nilsen is associate director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama. At the Agile Strategy Lab, she creates programs t...
2023-02-2817 min
Forward with NACCECreating Impactful Partnerships for Economic Development with the Venn Collaborative's Jim WoodellIn this episode, Dr. Corbin's talking with Dr. Jim Woodell, founder and CEO of Venn Collaborative, about his career journey and entrepreneurial experiences. Woodell shares his background in academic technology and distance learning and his discovery of how colleges and universities drive community and economic transformation. He also discusses his decision to earn a PhD at the age of 40 and his work at the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. Woodell talks about his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his consulting work on online professional development for teachers and then founding Venn Collaborative with family and friends. He shares...
2023-02-2224 minThe Collaborative EffectMarjorie Turner Hollman Wants to Spread the Net WideMarjorie Turner Hollman is a writer and editor who loves the outdoors. She’s the author of five walking books focused on helping others, including those with mobility issues, to get out and enjoy the outdoors. When it comes to collaboration, Marjorie believes in interdependence and asking for help, but spreading the net wide so interdependence doesn't become a burden. Learn more about Marjorie and her work at marjorieturner.com.
2023-02-0523 minThe Collaborative EffectKy Holland Wants Us to Think About the PossibilitiesKy Holland is a founding member of Alaska Version three, which is engaging Alaskans in the creation of the next Alaska by accelerating the transformation of Alaska's innovation economy. Ky is also an associate at Venn Collaborative. Learn more about Ky at kyholland.com. Here are links to resources that Kai mentioned during the conversation:
Ed Morrison is the creator of Strategic Doing.
Learn more about Adam Kahane’s perspectives on transformative scenario planning in this article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review.
Information about John Hagel’s The Journey Beyond Fear can be found at this page on H...
2023-01-3021 minThe Collaborative EffectHenry Pavey Wants Leaders to Commit to Partnership DevelopmentHenry Pavey is the Director of Collaborative Impact, a consultancy practice focused on collaboration and partnership work based in the uk. He is a collaborative working thought leader, a trusted advisor, and partnership builder and facilitator. Henry believes that leaders must focus at least as much on partnership development as they do on organizational development, and he works toward that impact. Learn more about Henry at collaborative-hyphen-impact.uk.
2023-01-2218 minThe Collaborative EffectWelcome to Season 2!In this episode, Jim Woodell recaps Season 1 of The Collaborative Effect, and offers a preview of Season 2. Jim reviews the 5 Considerations for Strengthening Collaboration introduced in the Introducing The Collaborative Effect episode, with examples of these considerations from his Season 1 interviews. Whether you're new to The Collaborative Effect or a returning listener, we offer you a warm welcome to Season 2!
2023-01-2211 minThe Collaborative EffectPeya Robbins Wants You to Know that the Power Exists Inside of YouPeya Robbins is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who geeks out about problem solving, community-building, and organization. She is the founder of Pey Pey the VA - a bespoke virtual assistant agency supporting online entrepreneurs looking to change the world. Learn more about Peya at PeyPeytheVA.com.
2022-12-0413 minThe Collaborative EffectDorothy Air Wants to Bring Groups Together for Bold ThinkingDorothy Air is co-founder of Partnerships Playbook Consulting, and a faculty member at Venn Collaborative's Venn Workshop. She specializes in strategic planning and collaboration, and she is experienced in university innovation and industry partnerships. Learn more about Dorothy at the Venn Collaborative website.
2022-11-2713 minThe Collaborative EffectBrett Brenton Wants to Help Communities Think About the Connective Tissue of an EcosystemWhen we recorded this podcast, Brett Brenton was senior director of learning at Forward Cities. Brett is now north central regional impact manager for MyFutureNC, a North Carolina nonprofit organization focused on educational attainment through cross-sector collaboration between leaders in education, business, and government. Learn more about Brett on LinkedIn or at the MyFutureNC website.
2022-11-2119 minThe Collaborative EffectAnn Rupnow Wants to Help Entrepreneurs Level UpAnn Rupnow is entrepreneurship and economic development coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's College of Business. She is also the faculty advisor for UW-Eau Claire’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She talked with us about how she uses her skills as a connector and a generalist to help entrepreneurs step forward a level. Learn more about Ann on LinkedIn or at the UW Eu Claire website.
2022-11-1312 minThe Collaborative EffectDiane Tinker-Hurst is Helping Families Break the Cycle of Generational PovertyDiane Tinker-Hurst is project manager at Wichita State University Industry Engagement & Applied Learning. She is an accomplished communications and marketing professional, highly skilled in meeting and event planning and proficient in relationship building. Learn more about Diane on LinkedIn, or at the Wichita State University website.
2022-11-0610 minThe Collaborative EffectJeff Sachse Wants to Extend the Dialogue About What Research MeansJeff Sachse is the director of the Center for Customized Research and Services, and director of economic development, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he applies his passion to developing the data analytics capacity of the university and broader region. Learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn or on the UW Oshkosh website.
2022-10-3011 min
The Collaborative EffectRebecca Robinson Wants to Make Kansas Better and StrongerRebecca Robinson is chief corporate engagement and economic development officer at K-State Innovation Partners. She leads Kansas State University’s efforts in the region to recruit or expand businesses that have a research-based relationship with Kansas State University. Learn more about Rebecca on LinkedIn, or by visiting K-State Innovation Partners.
2022-10-2310 min
The Collaborative EffectChristi Bell Wants Students to See How They Can Help CommunitiesChristi Bell is the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the Business Enterprise Institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She provides leadership and vision for the engagement of the university with the public and private sectors. Learn more about Christi at the Business Enterprise Institute website or her bio page.
2022-10-1611 min
The Collaborative EffectDorothy Wilhelm Wants Us to Start Doing What We Can, Where We CanDorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker, and broadcaster who has spoken to audiences from Bangkok to Nashville. Dorothy calls herself a porcupine trainer because of the sticky situations and prickly people we all have to face on a daily basis. You can learn more about Dorothy at itsnevertoolate.com.
2022-10-0914 min
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastOTS 303: Finding the Overlap - Jim WoodellToday’s guest can be found at the intersection of impact and collaboration. He is a consultant that works with institutions of higher education and their partners in communities, government, and business to achieve economic and social impact goals. He's worked with institutions like The Ohio State University, Indiana University, University of Oregon and others to develop strategies for collaborative community and regional transformation. He is the founder of Venn Collaborative, a professional development, networking, and services organization that offers online courses and other opportunities to higher education leaders and to community, economic, and workforce development professionals....
2022-10-0355 min
The Collaborative EffectDwayne James Wants Communities to Play the Long GameDwayne James is Urban County Director - Community Engagement for University of Missouri Extension in St. Louis County. He loves the connection between education and civic engagement, and has a passion for supporting leaders in their journeys to assist, empower and support the community. Learn more about Dwayne at University of Missouri Extension (and here is the St. Louis County Extension website).
2022-10-0210 min
The Collaborative EffectRebecca Cuevas Wants to Make it Easy for You to Transmit Your IdeasRebecca Cuevas is founder and CEO at Learn and Get Smarter, Inc. She brings a creative, multi-cultural perspective to her work in educational consulting, instructional design, and curriculum development. Learn more about Rebecca at Learn and Get Smarter. Read the blogs that Rebecca mentions during this episode at: Coaching and courses: how do they fit in YOUR business?; The CONTENT of coaching: what happens during a session?; The MAGIC of coaching: what makes it work?
2022-09-2411 min
The Collaborative EffectSarah Heinicke Wants to Inspire Communities Into ActionSarah Heinicke is principal at Verditas. She consults with communities, developers, government, and nonprofit organizations to create more effective community engagement strategies. Sarah talked with The Collaborative Effect about how she would like to use open hearted leadership to help communities build a resilient, climate protected, and equitable world. Learn more about Sarah on LinkedIn.
2022-09-2410 min
The Collaborative EffectRegina Carey Wants You to Overcome Your Wait ProblemRegina Carey is founder of Carey On. She is a speaker and “Passion Instigator,” igniting fire in the minds, bodies, and spirits of those with whom she works. Regina talked with The Collaborative Effect about the kinds of impact she wants to have, particularly in the lives of women, and what it means to have that impact in partnership with others.
2022-09-2414 min
The Collaborative EffectIntroducing the Collaborative EffectJim Woodell, host of The Collaborative Effect, describes the story behind this podcast, and the work of Venn Collaborative. Learn more at Venn Collaborative. Continue the conversation at The Collaborative Effect.
2022-09-1612 min
This PhD Thinks with Jovina AngEpisode 15: The Venn MethodIn this episode, Jim Woodell shows us how the Venn Method can help us create value for our organisations and ourselves.
Jim originally used the Venn Method to help universities drive economic development by looking at the intersection of talent, innovation and place.
At work, we can use the Venn Method to find what we have in common with the other party to ascertain the shared vision, shared goals, commonalities etc. for enhancing collaboration.
The Venn also enables us to understand each other unique strengths.
In so doing, we can push...
2022-06-2517 min