Have you ever been faced with a “blue sky” idea that seemed too ambitious to execute? How do you deliver a dose of reality without killing the project’s (and the team’s) spirit? This is your invitation to a participatory workshop that specializes in the art of “Working Backwards from Blue Sky.”
Date: Tues, Mar 25
Time: 5:30–7:10 pm
Location: Slalom Consulting: 355 Burrard St, Suite 700
Join the Vancity Project Managers meetup group for this killer 1 hr workshop led by the brilliant Jen Moss, Chief Creative Officer at Jar Audio and expert UBC Creative Writing teacher in creative thinking and strategic execution from the branded podcasting space. This interactive meetup is all about transforming lofty concepts into actionable plans without dimming their original brilliance.
You’ll learn how to:
- Harness visionary ideas
- Channel them into practical outcomes
- Collaborate with others to troubleshoot & plan
- Work from a place of intent and generosity
Walk away with:
- Practical tips for turning big ideas into actual deliverables and outcomes
- A refined approach to your strategy process
Who is this for?
Project managers, delivery folks, and creative producers: this one’s for you! If you’d like to learn to incorporate the benefits of creative, iterative thinking into your project development or sharpen their skills to work with creative teams and thinkers, get in here. You don’t want to miss this.
Come ready to collaborate, create, and commit to turning bold dreams into achievable projects. This is not just about thinking big—it’s about making big things happen. Step out and see how you can keep the spirit of blue sky soaring.
AGENDA
5:30–6:00 pm: Arrive and mingle
6:00–6:05 pm: Housekeeping and intros
6:06–7:00 pm: Talk “Backwards from Blue Sky: A Workshop Where Dreams Meet Doing”
7:00–7:10 pm: Q&A and cleanup
7:30–9 pm OPTIONAL gathering at Brass Fish Tavern
SPEAKER DETAILS
Jen Moss, Chief Creative Officer
At JAR Audio, Co-Founder Jen Moss excels in her role by acting as a “podcasting Doula,” where she helps clients draw on their strengths to tell authentic stories that resonate with audiences. With a rich background in theatre, arts journalism, and digital storytelling, Jen navigates the complexities of the creative process, guiding projects from big ideas to nuanced details that captivate listeners. Always learning, she also shapes the future of storytelling through her lectures at the University of British Columbia’s School of Creative Writing.
