The In Conversation series will explore challenges associated with each step in the journey: From getting started, to building momentum, to leveraging investment to ensure the longevity of your program.
On the 3 September, Nathaniel was joined by Laura Pfiester and Gemma Baxter from the City of Melbourne for episode 2 of the webinar series.
Episode 2: Building & Maintaining Momentum
Laura is head of the Smart City Incubator and Gemma is the Pilots and Trials Specialist in the City of Melbourne smart city team. Our conversation was focused on tips and tactics for building and maintaining momentum in your smart community program.
Laura and Gemma lifted the lid on their approaches to:
Creating shared and practical value for stakeholders
Building capability and credibility within the organisation
Escaping pilot purgatory
Developing a strong storytelling practice