Innovation Isn’t Just About Technology. Here’s What Actually Matters

Innovate! — Innovation in local government is often associated with technology, but the real barriers to change are usually much more human. From outdated processes to “the work of work,” many organizations struggle to create the time, culture, and mindset needed for meaningful innovation to take hold. In this interview, Brian Elms, founder of Change Agents Training and creator of Denver Peak Academy, shares practical insights on how local governments can build employee-driven innovation cultures that improve both organizational effectiveness and resident service. Drawing on years of experience helping governments identify and solve problems from within, we explore what it really takes to lead lasting innovation in today’s public sector environment. In This Interview: 1. Identify the real bottlenecks slowing innovation. 2. Find out why employee-driven innovation matters more than ever. 3. Learn what you can do to begin improving systems and processes for success. 4. Discover Innovation Bootcamp, coming this June! Innovation Bootcamp | June 2-23 We’re excited to spotlight ICMA’s Innovation Bootcamp, an online cohort program led by Brian Elms designed to help local government professionals rethink processes, identify unnecessary work, and build practical innovation skills that improve organizational performance and service. Through live sessions, self-paced learning, and hands-on activities, participants gain actionable tools they can apply immediately in their organizations. Learn more: icma.org/events/icma-innovation-bootcamp ____________________ About ICMA ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 13,000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: https://www.icma.org Sign up for ICMA e-Newsletters: https://icma.org/e-newsletters Follow us! Twitter:   / icma   Facebook:   / icmaorg   LinkedIn:   / icma   Instagram:   / icmaorg