Post by Lori Hebert on Mar 30, 2021 21:04:13 GMT
Do you consider yourself innovative? Why? Why not?
I do consider myself innovative and more now because of the work I have done with the Granite Pathways Strength to Succeed contract. This model came from the idea or dream that families involved with the Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), New Hampshire’s child protection division, would increase their engagement and improve their long term well-being from the benefit of peer led support services.
When I started with the program in November 2018, I knew from my work as a state contractor that this type of contract was going to take creative approaches in validating the efficacy to statewide stakeholders, DCYF field staff and the families we hoped to serve. I approached the build and execution of the model with an open mindset, continuing to explore new engagement methods. We also had to really push the contract deliverables beyond what the scope of service required. We had to intentionally build a sustainable model and quickly validate the efficacy of the work. We needed solid amplification data that told the stories of impact the program was having on families.
I believe my ability to think outside of the box, ask the right questions, listen to learn, continue to explore what we do not know, take risks, prepare for outcomes and work within the ambiguity has positively led the program in two service expansions. The contract is currently under review to move from grant funding to being part of the state’s budget and long term service provider for child protection services.
And while I do consider myself innovative for this situation, I believe it is something that is continuous work and to always be striving for!
What is one thing that stood out for you about Innovation from the article(s) and video that you had not considered before?
A correlation I saw was in the Eight Pillars of Innovation and the BigThink interview with Warren Berger. Number Six of the Eight Pillars; Spark with imagination, fuel with data and the quote from Berger “Asking questions enables us to organize our thinking around what we don’t know”, he speaks to the lessoning of childhood inquisitions, mainly by adults. Both had me thinking about how I respond to questions from my boys, especially my youngest who has the most amazing imagination. And as I reflected after the reading, I know I often respond with short answers and do not take the time to fuel the inquisition. As I continued to reflect, and wondered do I do this with program staff as well? Am I stifling growth mindset at home and at work? Both personally and professionally things are always moving so fast, am I missing an opportunity to explore and innovate in the way I handle the questions? This is something I am going to be more mindful and aware of within my home and work life and take the time to seek out innovation through questions, my own and those around me.
I do consider myself innovative and more now because of the work I have done with the Granite Pathways Strength to Succeed contract. This model came from the idea or dream that families involved with the Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), New Hampshire’s child protection division, would increase their engagement and improve their long term well-being from the benefit of peer led support services.
When I started with the program in November 2018, I knew from my work as a state contractor that this type of contract was going to take creative approaches in validating the efficacy to statewide stakeholders, DCYF field staff and the families we hoped to serve. I approached the build and execution of the model with an open mindset, continuing to explore new engagement methods. We also had to really push the contract deliverables beyond what the scope of service required. We had to intentionally build a sustainable model and quickly validate the efficacy of the work. We needed solid amplification data that told the stories of impact the program was having on families.
I believe my ability to think outside of the box, ask the right questions, listen to learn, continue to explore what we do not know, take risks, prepare for outcomes and work within the ambiguity has positively led the program in two service expansions. The contract is currently under review to move from grant funding to being part of the state’s budget and long term service provider for child protection services.
And while I do consider myself innovative for this situation, I believe it is something that is continuous work and to always be striving for!
What is one thing that stood out for you about Innovation from the article(s) and video that you had not considered before?
A correlation I saw was in the Eight Pillars of Innovation and the BigThink interview with Warren Berger. Number Six of the Eight Pillars; Spark with imagination, fuel with data and the quote from Berger “Asking questions enables us to organize our thinking around what we don’t know”, he speaks to the lessoning of childhood inquisitions, mainly by adults. Both had me thinking about how I respond to questions from my boys, especially my youngest who has the most amazing imagination. And as I reflected after the reading, I know I often respond with short answers and do not take the time to fuel the inquisition. As I continued to reflect, and wondered do I do this with program staff as well? Am I stifling growth mindset at home and at work? Both personally and professionally things are always moving so fast, am I missing an opportunity to explore and innovate in the way I handle the questions? This is something I am going to be more mindful and aware of within my home and work life and take the time to seek out innovation through questions, my own and those around me.