Building Engagement using Constituent Co-Design
Building with constituents can be as exciting and valuable as building for them – even more so. Set within effective framing with your alumni volunteers, the design process in itself can be an incredibly meaningful form of engagement. And help you build alumni programs with greater insights from your audience and an increased likelihood of relevance and success in your engagement efforts.
This session will explore constituent involvement in program co-design within the context of design thinking. As a growing practice in stakeholder engagement, it will provide an overview of the principles of design thinking, including co-creation, provide some examples of application in alumni and stakeholder engagement, and explore benefits and challenges. We will then consider how constituent engagement in design processes might take shape at your institution or organisation.
100% Online
3Â Hours
AU $300
What to Expect
This interactive workshop includes
- a group discussion on participants’ current efforts, ambitions, and challenges;
- a presentation and questions on theory and case studies on using co-design; and
- an ideation session using co-design practices.
It is normally capped at 10 participants to facilitate maximum interaction and focus on individual and institutional circumstances.
Intended Audience
This session is intended for individuals at levels of stakeholder relations work (alumni, customers, donors, clients) who would like to examine involving stakeholders more effectively in creating and examining programs, services, and content.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of basic concepts of design thinking
- Investigation of how to successfully shape constituent co-design efforts
- Initial steps in designing a practical constituent co-design process to meet a current program need
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About Workshop Facilitator
Mark Sollis
Strategist & Creative, D3 Advancement Studio
Mark is a recognised leader in alumni and stakeholder engagement, with global experience across higher education systems in Australia, Asia, North America, and the UK. He specialises in strategy development, performance measurement, and business planning, and has led and supported transformative projects for a number of major education institutions and organisations.
As the founder of D3 Advancement Studio, he brings a data-informed, culturally aware, and creative approach to advancing engagement and strategic outcomes.
