Innovation Mindset
Private Innovation in the Public Interest: Triumphs and Disasters When Public Agencies Engage with Companies
Led by: Anita McGahan
In this 60-minute virtual workshop led by Anita McGahan, participants will learn why companies engage in pursuing public goals, illustrated by real-world case studies.
- Learn about private innovation in the public interest in a three-part series that will delve into the opportunities, problems, triumphs, and disasters that can arise when the private sector engages with public agencies to pursue the public interest
- Learn why companies engage in pursuing public goals, illustrated by real-world case studies
- Learn about “social-washing” and how to ensure that corporate engagement is authentic and sustainable
- Walk away with best practices in managing private-public interaction
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