Innovation Mindset

Private Innovation in the Public Interest: Triumphs and Disasters When Public Agencies Engage with Companies

Led by: Anita McGahan

  • 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
Anita McGahan

Senior Research Scientist, The Burnes Center for Social Change

Format: Instructor-led

Date & Time: September 11, 2024, 2:00 PM ET

Duration: 60-minutes

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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. 

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