The University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research & Engagement and the Strategic Doing Institute invite you to join us for the 2021 Strategic Doing Practitioners Conference (#sdpc2021). Register now!
In Brief
Every year, practitioners gather to advance Strategic Doing, an open-source "operating system" for collaborations, networks, and ecosystems. This year, coming out of the pandemic, we explore how Strategic Doing can accelerate the transformation of our organizations, communities, and economies.
Join us to learn what's happening on the leading edge of these transformations. Follow the conference and stay connected using #sdpc2021 and #strategicdoing on social media.
Registration Note
We are accepting registrations up until the conference starts! If you register over the weekend or Monday morning, please note that you will receive conference access information about 30 minutes before the conference officially begins on Monday, August 2 at 8:00am Pacific Time. Keep an eye out in your email for that information!
If you think you've registered and have not received conference access information from Aniko Drlik-Muehleck (aniko@uoregon.edu), please email her.
Who Should Attend and Why
The conference covers the latest advances in Strategic Doing, while also providing a meeting place to develop connections, learning networks, and new partnerships. Strategic Doing is an open-source discipline for addressing wicked problems through collaboration. At the conference, you will hear from practitioners and researchers on the front line of this new discipline.
The conference is designed for professionals addressing "wicked problems" through collaboration and networks.
Program at a Glance
We've got a wonderful program planned for the 2021 Practitioners Conference. See the Full Conference Agenda for a day-by-day breakdown with session detail. Below you'll find a preview of the sessions for each day.
August 1 - Day 0
Session 1: Strategic Doing in a Nutshell | 10:00-11:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Ed Morrison
August 2 - Day 1 | 8am - 11am Pacific
Session 1: Welcome, Introduction, and Conference Overview | 8:00-8:45am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Adrian Parr, Rich Margerum
Session 2: Strategic Doing: Where We Stand & Where We're Going | 9:00-9:30am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Ed Morrison
Session 3: Keynote - John Hagel on The Journey Beyond Fear | 9:30-10:45am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Ed Morrison, John Hagel
Day 1 Wrap-Up | 10:45-11:00am Pacific Time
August 3 - Day 2 | 7am - 10am & 12pm - 3pm Pacific
Session 1: Research & Evaluation in Strategic Doing: Practitioner Perspectives | 7:00-8:30am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Bob Parker, Carr Biggerstaff, Doug Barrett, Scott Hutcheson
Session 2: Confronting Complexity: Preparing Ourselves Through Practice | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Steve Hart, Wayne Tarken
Long Break | 10:00am -12:00pm Pacific Time
Session 3: Keynote - Jonathan Salk & David Wilk on A New Reality | 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Jonathan Salk, David Wilk
Session 4: Broadening Our Reach: Insights from Practice | 1:15-2:45pm Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Bijou L'ambassadeur, Bob Brown, Josh Bruce, Kenyetta Dotson, Tracy Jon Sargent
Day 2 Wrap-Up | 2:45-3:00pm Pacific Time
August 4 - Day 3 | 7am - 10am & 12pm - 3pm Pacific
Session 1: Strategic Doing, Dynamic Evaluation, and Collaboration Science | 7:00-8:30am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Rich Margerum, Scott Dempwolf, Sebastian Hamers
Session 2a: Accelerating University Research Teams | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Jeff Agnoli
Session 2b: Effectual Innovation: Bringing Innovation to Large Organizations | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Paidi O'Reilly
Session 2c: Moving to Collective Action on Climate Change: Growing Greener Communities | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Mick Smyer, Kim Mitchell
Session 2d: Rebuilding Manufacturing Commons in Regional Economies | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Brad Beach
Session 2e: What Are We Learning in Rural Economies with Strategic Doing? | 8:45-10:00am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Jane Rogan, Kevin Heanue, Margo Fliss, Titus Tomlinson
Session 2f: An Andy Stoll Interview: Ecosystem Builders in Alberta, Calgary, and Iowa City | 10:00-11:15am Pacific Time (note - different time than other breakout sessions) | Speaker(s): Andy Stoll, Carla Otto, Terry Rock, Tom Banta
Long Break | 10:00am -12:00pm Pacific Time
Session 3: Keynote - Conversation with Ecuador's Minister of Production & Trade, Julio José Prado | 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Julio José Prado, Ed Morrison
Session 4: Hands-On Workshop: Creating a Strategy for Intentional Participation in your Process | 1:15-2:45pm Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Monique G. López, Aniko Drlik-Muehleck
Day 3 Wrap-Up | 2:45-3:00pm Pacific Time
August 5 - Day 4 | 8am - 11am Pacific
Session 1: Overview: Building Strategic Doing Learning Networks | 8:00-8:15am Pacific Time | Speaker(s): Ed Morrison
Session 2: Learning Network Strategy Workshop - Part 1 | 8:15-9:15am Pacific Time
Session 3: Learning Network Strategy Workshop - Part 2 | 9:30-10:45am Pacific Time
Day 4 Wrap-Up | 10:45-11:00am Pacific Time
Registration and a Word About Pricing
We can't wait to see you! Please register here anytime before the conference begins. We will email the conference link during the last week of July to registered participants. We will accept registrations up until the start of the conference.
We offer two different price levels: $150 and $225. If you are planning to attend most sessions, and you have an available budget, please choose the $225 level.
If you are either constrained by your budget or only plan to attend one or two days, choose the $150 level.
If you still cannot afford to attend but would like to, please contact Julie Foster (jdfoster@uoregon.edu). We have a limited number of discounted registrations available.
Please contact Aniko Drlik-Muehleck with questions: aniko@uoregon.edu