Join us for an exclusive executive-level training designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to foster a culture of innovation in your organization. This immersive, two-day experience will provide actionable insights and practical frameworks for senior leaders seeking to drive meaningful change.
Participant Profile
This training is specifically designed for VP-level leaders and above who are responsible for shaping organizational culture and driving innovation.
Who You’ll Meet
A select group of 10-20 executive leaders from various industries, all focused on leveraging innovation to enhance their organizations.
What You’ll Learn
- The true nature of innovation and how to implement it effectively
- Various types of innovation and their organizational impact
- Key pillars for cultivating an innovation-driven culture
- A shared language for fostering innovation
- Practical processes to ensure innovation happens
- Change Management strategies to drive adoption
Why You Want to Participate
- Gain executive-level insights from top industry leaders
- Learn proven methodologies to create a sustainable culture of innovation
- Network with like-minded senior executives
- Apply practical tools to transform your organization’s approach to innovation
How It Will Help You
By the end of this training, you will:
- Have a clear roadmap for embedding innovation into your leadership strategy
- Be equipped with proven tools and frameworks to drive change
- Strengthen your executive decision-making related to innovation
- Develop a strategic approach to fostering creativity and adaptability
Event Overview
Presenters
Scott Hara is the Vice President of Strategy for Pioneers. He and his wife served in East Africa for roughly three years, focusing on church planting and discipleship in a small village in South Sudan. In 2013, he began serving on the Mobilization Team as the Director for the Edge program, a short-term missions program for college-aged adults. Through his time in Mobilization, Scott had direct experience in mobilizing, mentoring, and developing discipleship content for Millennials and Gen-Z participants. In 2023, Scott joined the Strategy team and helped Pioneers through a strategic research and implementation process that aligns the Pioneers movement to pursue 250 new UPGs in the next ten years. Scott has experience in Design Thinking, strategy development and execution, and organizational alignment.
Jacob Hancock is the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for Pioneers and an adjunct professor of innovation at Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. He has lived overseas for over six years in India and Albania. He has worked with over 100 organizations within the spaces of Design, Innovation and Strategy through the Seeds Innovation Lab. Jacob has expertise in Pre-Empathy of Design, Design Thinking, Cultures of Innovation, Innovation Implementation, Change Management, and Organizational Strategy. He holds an MBA in International Business from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business and a BS in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. He is a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner with specialties in Change Resistance and Resolving Change Barriers.
Jon Hirst has over 25 years of experience bringing global nonprofit, innovation and communications expertise together to deliver global solutions. Early in his career, he helped develop one of the early interactive websites for young people. Jon went on to help start two companies focused on serving nonprofit organizations with innovation, strategy, content and technology solutions. Jon is an author, marketer, publisher and, most recently, he was CEO for GMI (Global Mapping International), a boutique research firm serving faith-based nonprofits globally.
Venue/Location
Pioneers Campus
10123 William Carey Drive
Orlando, Florida 32832
Schedule
- May 12 – Arrival for those flying in
- May 13 – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (followed by dinner)
- May 14 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Please book flights departing after 6:30 PM)
Cost
- Members: $500 (discounted from $1,000 thanks to donor support)
- Non-Members: $1,000 (discounted from $1,500 thanks to donor support)
- Includes: Training, meals, hotel accommodation on Pioneers Campus (for May 12th & 13th), and event materials
- A $150 commuter discount available for those not requiring lodging
This event requires a minimum of 10 participants. A final decision regarding the event will be made by April 29th. If you book your flights before this date, please ensure you have options for changes or cancellations for contingency purposes.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received after April 30 will be refunded minus a $75 cancellation fee. After that, no refund is available.
Contact
For any questions, please contact us at Events@Missionexus.org.
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