"the alliance for innovation offers a unique slice of learning for local government in comparison to other learning providers.  often based on and presented by local government practitioners, alliance learning opportunities are grounded in relevant and pragmatic concepts fashioned to spark new levels of innovation from participants.  there isn't a better place to obtain new insights and ideas for local governments."

-Kevin w. bruny, sphr, chief learning officer and university dean, center for organizational excellence, chesterfield county, virginia

Peter Senge in "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization" writes on the idea that organizations undergo radical change when people within them learn new ways to think and interact.  Learning organizations are on a continuous journey, always looking to expand their capacity to create the future. 

The Alliance for Innovation serves your organization throughout its journey by providing a community of practice of learning organizations.  As a premier learning resource for local governments, we provide cutting edge, pragmatic and relevant learning opportunities for local government organizations through a variety of learning environments. 

Through our community of practice, organizations have access to the tools necessary to observe, learn and apply innovations.  The Alliance can assist you in making an impact deep within your organization to improve your capacity to deliver superior service to your community. 

learning focus areas

Through six key learning focus areas, The Alliance for Innovation Learning Edge can help transform your organization.  

Sustainability:

Focusing on the environment, economic, social and organizational impacts of sustainability.

learning and innovation:

Promoting creative thinking, technology and the innovation process.

leadership & governance:

Focusing on leadership skills, accountability and strategic thinking.

service:

Engaging internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of government services.

results & Outcomes:

Learning on the tactics used for performance and transparency in government.

collaboration & teamwork:

Developing partnership skills both internally and externally.

learning council

The Alliance for Innovation Learning Council advises and provides oversight of Alliance learning programs.  The Learning Council is comprised of Alliance Board Members, an ICMA and Arizona State University representative, Alliance Staff, Alliance Membership, Corporate Partners and Innovation Advocates.  The Learning Council evaluates member needs and suggests key focus areas for the Alliance learning program.  The Council meets to look at learning themes and evaluate opportunities to deliver quality learning opportunities to local governments.  Learning Council members play a key role in selecting the Transforming Local Government case study presenters. 

delivery methods:

Whether you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner the Alliance provides learning experiences to fit your learning needs:

conferences:

Unprecedented Ideas, Professional Networking and Team Building Opportunities

Workshops:

In-Depth Content, Practical Applications

webinars:

Timely Hot Topics, Continued Dialogue

member virtual forums:

Thought Provoking Content, Dynamic Discussions

Regional information exchanges:

Freethinking, Collaboration

ambassador program:

Build Your Innovation Skills

webinars on demand:

Catch the Sessions Anytime, Anywhere