SODA Labs
SODA Inc is piloting a new value added service for its Waikato Digital Industry Forum members and constituents of the regional digital industry. Based on demand of the digital enterprises articulated during the in-depth ICT sector study conducted by NZTE in early 2011, a program of structured innovative workshops will be held in SODA Inc. to support more intense intra-industry communication and collaboration.
The goal of the labs is to encourage more intense intra-industry communication, collaboration and linkages.
What are SODA Labs?
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Duration: 90 minute creative workshop type of meetings held in SODA Inc.
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Attendance: 3 – 5 leaders of regional digital enterprises
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Chatham House Rule (see definition): Whatever is said at the meeting can be used by participants within their organizations but not shared outside their organisations unless agreed explicitly by everyone present at the meeting.
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Form of meeting: Managed semi-structured brainstorming. Laboratory environment. Open minds.
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Structure of the meeting: rules, introductions, problems we would like to cooperate on, export collaboration needs and opportunities, innovation collaboration opportunities, need for other types of expertise, what happens next, post meeting reflection (anonymous / via web)
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Notes: Produced in the form of photo of whiteboard shared only with participants, audio/video recordings made for internal use of SODA.
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Facilitation: independent member of DIF Leadership Group
When are the labs held?
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Testing round of first SODA labs will be held in June 2011. These labs will be evaluated and an annual program of SODA labs will be prepared and offered as a service for the DIF members.
Are you interested?
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Register your interest to participate in SODA labs here. Post June 2011 there will be a new program of CEO labs. You can become part of the team that puts this program together. Contact Cheryl Reynolds or Petr Adamek.
