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In this third and last episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we discuss with Honorata Grzesikowska , Founder and CEO of Urbanitarian & spatial and equity designer, and Mela Atanassova , a Facilitator in Innovation Design. With them, we delve into the topics of collective learning, urban innovation, and the significant influence of city design on societal behaviours. Our guests highlighted the importance of embracing collective knowledge, challenging the glorification of individual achievements, and exploring innovative approaches to urban planning and design that prioritise communal well-being and environmental sustainability. Additional material : Sensemaking Methodology - what it is and how you do it Case studies: "Portfolio Approach" - Resolving Uncertainty Through Learning ‘Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones’ — A Portfolio Approach to Governance in Malawi Sensemaking Toolkit Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .
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In this very first episode of the podcast in Turkish, we met with Irem Kurtulus , architect and Senior Urban Policy Specialist at Marmara Municipalities Union , and Samet Keskin , the Director of the Data and Technology Centre and Senior Urban Policy Expert at Marmara Municipalities Union . In this interview, we explored the dynamic collaboration between the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMB) and BABLE Smart Cities, aiming to empower local governments, and talked about the impact of the MARUF23 event. MMB serves as a regional organisation representing 190 municipalities in the Marmara region of Türkiye. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .
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In this second episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we welcomed Jose Antonio Ondiviela , who after 29 years of experience leading Microsoft's Smart Cities initiatives, is now spearheading his own research department at the Universidad Francisco de Victoria in Madrid, Spain. The discussion focused on talent attraction and development within cities: the global competition for talent as a cornerstone for attracting investment, the significance of upskilling and creating a vibrant city brand to appeal emotionally and rationally to potential residents, and the essential role of public-private partnerships in fostering environments conducive to talent development. Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .
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This episode, part of our collaboration as one of the podcast partners for the Creative Bureaucracy Festival , features Dr. Philipp Rottwilm , Mayor of Neuental and District Council Member for the Schwalm-Eder-West region. The main topics discussed in this episode include the concept of creative bureaucracy and its importance in small and medium-sized cities, the transformation of the Schwalm-Eder-West region into a smart region, and challenges related to procurement in smaller cities, including the need for long-term financing and the benefits of collaborative efforts among cities. European cities face unique challenges in implementing innovative solutions. With BABLE Smart Cities , we're cutting through the complexity, offering a streamlined approach to procuring urban innovations 50% faster and 20% more cost-efficient . Learn more about our Navigating the Innovation Market offering by visiting the BABLE Knowledge Hub today. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .
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In this first episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we welcomed back Bas Boorsma - Founder and Partner of Urban Innovators Global , Professor of Practice at Thunderbird School of Management, Author of A New Digital Deal , and the former CDO of Rotterdam - and Jonathan Reichental – Founder of Human Future , Professor at the University of San Francisco, Author of Smart Cities for Dummies (among other books), and the former CIO of Palo Alto in California. Drawing from their experiences across public and private sectors, Bas and Jonathan discussed the integration of digital advancements in urban settings and the need to equip urban leaders and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complexities of modern urban development. Remember our guest from somewhere? Listen to Bas Boorsma in his first episode with us: #23 Rotterdam: Digitalisation or "Learning To Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable" Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .
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This episode features Anna Huttunen , Climate Neutral Cities Advisor for Climate-KIC at Net Zero Cities . Recently recognised as one of the BBC 100 Women for 2023 , she shared her insights on climate mitigation, the role of cities in achieving net zero emissions, and the importance of resilience and systemic change. Additionally, the discussion touched on the broader theme of gender inclusivity in climate action and urban development. Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify A pple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .