Session 1 (of 3): Getting Grounded in Collaborative Problem Solving

What's this series about?
This interactive three-part workshop series is designed to explore the deep connections between healthcare challenges and broader societal issues—something many in our community have been considering.  It began with a poll asking, "To what extent do you believe the challenges in healthcare are connected to broader societal issues?" 

HRC member Brent Renkema responded, "Your question is a great thought prompter for an ideation/design thinking session." That's precisely what we're doing: using creative problem-solving methods to reframe challenges, surface root causes, and identify meaningful opportunities for change. 

Why attend
Looking for new ways to approach old problems in healthcare?  This session introduces foundational tools in design thinking and collaborative problem solving and gives you a chance to try them in a supportive, hands-on setting. 

Who should attend
Anyone committed to creating a lasting impact in healthcare, especially those ready to challenge assumptions, explore patterns, and reframe problems from the inside out. 

What to expect 

🔸A supportive introduction to Miro (our shared digital whiteboard) 

🔸A primer on collaborative design and systems thinking 

🔸Tools to help you reframe problems and reveal new possibilities 

Join us to set the stage for systems-level insight and collective action. 

Can't attend all three?  No problem, each session stands on its own.  Recordings and summaries will be shared with attendees and registrants of future sessions.  You're welcome to jump in at any point (though joining all is highly recommended). 

Special thanks to HRC member Brent Renkema for stepping forward to co-lead this work!  Brent brings deep experience in design thinking, lean manufacturing, and creative collaboration.  He's passionate about using iterative problem-solving to address complex healthcare challenges, and we're thrilled to learn from him.