Join Humentum and CollaborateUp (a small business that teaches USAID how to co-create) to learn more about USAID’s approach to and expectations around co-creation/co-design for activity design and award. From the mechanisms and processes to how to both collaborate and compete; this course provides a behind-the-scenes look at how USAID approaches co-creation and what that means for your submission. You will learn from co-creation experts who have practical, hands-on experience in designing and executing co-creation/co-design processes for USAID Missions and Operating Units worldwide. Through these experts you will discover how to take advantage of co-creation design opportunities and apply the learnings to your next proposal submission.
What you will learn
How USAID defines co-creation/co-design
Why USAID believes co-creation is beneficial
Where and how co-creation fits into the USAID program cycle, and what mechanisms support co-creation
How to take maximum advantage of the co-creation/co-design process to improve your submission
Balance participation in a competitive co-creation process with maintaining your firm’s ‘secret sauce’
How you will learn
Format
Live Online
Effort
3 hrs/per day
Duration
4 Days
Certificate
Digital
Humentum’s practical training puts the learner first. Our expert facilitators draw on their own sector and subject-specific knowledge for a worthwhile and enjoyable learner experience. They will share relevant tools, techniques and insights that are immediately transferrable to your own work. You are also actively encouraged to engage in collaborative learning through discussions and hands-on group work.
This training runs over four days and you are required to log in at set times each day to attend live webinars, each lasting approximately 120 minutes. You will also access videos and join discussions. You can find out more about our training platform by watching this video.
We estimate this training requires three hours per day, depending on your pace of learning, and previous experience.
Please note that the course’s start date allows you time to log in and access pre-course materials. These may include videos to watch, documents to read, or links to platforms used during the training. Calendar invitations for the webinars are sent as part of the joining instructions.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals and teams who hope to participate in a co-creation process or have participated in a limited number but want to know more. This includes:
Program/project staff implementing USAID projects
Business development staff
Chiefs of Party or Deputy Chiefs of Party
Technical staff likely to contribute to proposals or co-creation processes
If you’re still unsure if this course is right for you, feel free to contact us; we can help!
Meet your facilitator
Beth Skorochod
Associate Consultant, USA
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Day 1: Co-Creation Basics
How USAID defines co-creation/co-design
Understanding why USAID believes co-creation is beneficial and what they hope to achieve in applying it to award activity and design
Co-Creation vs. Co Design
Competitive vs. Non-Competitive co-creation opportunities
Typical co-creation formats and agendas
Day 2: Co Creation in the Program Cycle
Co-creation in the USAID program cycle
USAID pathways for competitive and non-competitive co-creation
How co-creation connects to USAID policies and priorities
Day 3: Leveraging Your Best Asset in a Co-Creation: People
Key considerations to select the right team members to capitalize on co-creation
How to strategically prepare for a co-creation/co-design process and translate outputs into a successful submission
How and when to advocate for your organization
Day 4: Advocacy and Balance: Make the Most of Co-Creation to Win Work
How to balance contributing to the process while maintaining your firm’s ‘secret sauce’
Use co-creation to build relationships with USAID teams during co-creation/co-design processes
Learning more about local partners during co-creation
Pricing and Discounts
Type
Discount
Humentum Member
10%
Groups of five or more
15%
Organizational Training Package
Find out about our cost-savings training bundle for Humentum members
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