Episode 8: Dr. Tom Doyle, Social Innovation Manager

In the final episode of our first series, Fiona Descoteaux, CEO of Innovate Communities chats with Dr. Tom Doyle, the Social Innovation Manager of the organisation.

They reflect on the different conversations with guests during the series and the big question which is about making real and necessary sustainable change within communities, solving the biggest problems. It starts with people sharing their lived experiences through their stories and then having the system in place to bring all of the stakeholders together with open minds. An open mind, with an open heart and open will can make real change happen. We hope you enjoyed the series!

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Episode 8: Dr. Tom Doyle, Social Innovation Manager

In the final episode of our first series, Fiona Descoteaux, CEO of Innovate Communities chats with Dr. Tom Doyle, the Social Innovation Manager of the organisation.

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Knowledge Materials

View more of our research documentation

Confronting Imposter Syndrome and Developing Community Innovation

Moving towards an approach to change our business-as-usual mindset. Going beyond the challenge and thematic funding calls (part3/3)

Shifting focus to reduce the critical civic challenges faced by society today (part 2/3)