Ideas & Resources

Ideas & Resources

Some of our stories, insights, and industry trends surrounding social innovation, capacity building, design thinking, and human-centred design.

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How to Host an Effective Annual Planning Retreat for Your Team

How to Host an Effective Annual Planning Retreat for Your Team

A well-structured annual planning retreat allows teams to gather, align on goals, and turn ideas into actionable plans.

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[Webinar] Strategy by Design: A How-To Guide to Transform Your Strategic Planning

[Webinar] Strategy by Design: A How-To Guide to Transform Your Strategic Planning

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Problem Mapping: Every Problem Needs A Story

Problem Mapping: Every Problem Needs A Story

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Creative Problem Solving Examples That Solved Real World Problems

Creative Problem Solving Examples That Solved Real World Problems

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15 Free or Nearly Free Design Thinking Tools

15 Free or Nearly Free Design Thinking Tools

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Beyond the Boardroom: Five Creative Leadership Retreat Strategies

Beyond the Boardroom: Five Creative Leadership Retreat Strategies

This year, instead of the same old team retreat, why not give something new a try? Take a walk on the creative-side and embrace innovation, design, and collaboration across your team.

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How to Improve Any Project With Just 4 Questions

How to Improve Any Project With Just 4 Questions

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Sails and Anchors Retrospective Worksheet

Sails and Anchors Retrospective Worksheet

Download a Sails and Anchors Retrospective Worksheet

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75 Design Thinking Tools and Resources Explained

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75 Design Thinking Tools and Resources Explained

We’ve collected our top 75 tools for design thinking.

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How You Can Prepare for the Future Using Strategic Foresight

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12 Design Books for Your 2018 Reading List

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Women in Entrepreneurship - Overlap Co-Founder Lisa Grogan Shares Her Thoughts and Advice

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A New Look For Overlap Associates

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We Asked Kids Age 2 - 12 What They Want the Future to Look Like

How a Journal can be a Powerful Design Research Tool

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How a Journal can be a Powerful Design Research Tool

6 Reasons to Start Solo in Idea Generation

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6 Reasons to Start Solo in Idea Generation

Overlap Awarded New Ontario Vendor of Record Status in Strategic Public Engagement

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Overlap Awarded New Ontario Vendor of Record Status in Strategic Public Engagement

Overlap Celebrates 6 Years of Sharing the Power of Design

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Overlap Wins Canadian Business Excellence Award For Private Businesses

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How to Use Community Prioritization Boards to Make Decisions

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How to Use Community Prioritization Boards to Make Decisions

The Pros and Cons of Chatbots and How to Use Them to Gather Rich Data

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The Pros and Cons of Chatbots and How to Use Them to Gather Rich Data

Are Street Teams the Right Engagement Tool for You?

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Are Street Teams the Right Engagement Tool for You?

6 Street Team Tips for Impactful Public Research

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