Trainings
The content and shape of the trainings are based on the long-standing design experience of the Innovation Laboratory. It is tailored towards supporting state administration innovation capacity and is constituted of both theory and practical exercises in innovation sprints and facilitation.
The trainings are available for any public sector worker.
As of now (2023-2025), the Innovation Lab offers these trainings:
- Entry Design;
- Facilitation and Co-creation;
- Innovation sprint organisation and leadership;
- Design methods and approaches;
- Strategic innovation leadership – programme for high-level leadership
Innovation sprints
An innovation sprint is a method of finding a novel solution to a complicated social issue or public service. Sprint teams start by researching and understanding the problem, and through a series of design workshops, find and test an innovative solution. In the span of 8 to 10 weeks, the participants meet in 5 to 6 workshops, which are guided by a neutral expert – the facilitator.
A wide variety of issues can be improved by an innovation sprint, including, but not limited to, issues with state administration and municipality services, products, processes or policy.
Learn more about innovation sprints here.
Consultation
We believe that every attempt to innovate the public sector is meaningful, but sometimes you need the right approach. If you have an idea that sits restlessly or feel like you are lacking ideas, if you need guidance in leading a workshop for your team, or just want to talk to a team of skilled innovation professionals – book a slot for a remote consultation!
You can also e-mail us at inovacija@mk.gov.lv.
Prototyping support
We offer consultative and practical support in designing and testing prototypes for your new product, service, process or policy.
As of now, we can only cover a part of the costs regarding prototyping, so if more costs arise, you might need to support it from your institutional budget.
