Innovation at the Edges – How Community Challenge Sparks Ingenuity
August 20th, 2025
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In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, join Tabitha Kapic, Director of Innovation at the Chalmers Center, for a bold conversation on how creativity and design thinking are driving grassroots innovation around the world—especially in places often overlooked.
Discover how the Chalmers Center (www.chalmers.org) is equipping local leaders to spark change from within, using a faith-based, asset-based approach.
We explore practical tools like the 9-week Design Journey and train-the-trainer models, and share real stories of communities solving their own challenges with their own resources.
Key Takeaways:
Why people closest to the problem must be part of the design team
How to scale impact with simple, empowering tools
Why innovation isn’t limited to “creatives”—everyone can be a problem-solver
What it looks like when joy and dignity drive change
Let’s reimagine innovation—starting at the margins.
With Bridge Innovate, equip local leaders to innovate and drive change. Or partner with Bridge to learn how design thinking can empower communities. Contact us to learn more.
Founded in 2003, Bridge Innovate is an SBA-certified woman-owned small business with 20+ years of experience in business innovation, leadership development, and organizational change. We’re on a mission to make a difference and to ignite creative leadership for growth and good.