Design Challenge
How might we develop a common understanding of the WEE team’s strategic vision and near-term priorities?
Partners
Gates Foundation - Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Team · GRID Impact
Project
Co-design, coaching & facilitation for the Gates Foundation
Role
Senior Strategic Facilitator
Outcome
In partnership with GRID Impact and the Gates Foundation’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Team, I co-designed a multi-day gathering to build alignment, connection, and shared understanding across the team’s global and India portfolios.
Through a blend of design thinking, participatory methods, creative facilitation, and intentional play, the gathering cultivated collaboration, deepened trust, and enabled collective learning while aligning the team on 2025 priorities and strategic direction.
Key Outcomes
Built trust by connecting more deeply with one another and the work.
Learned from internal and external partners to strengthen understanding of the WEE India portfolio - progress, lessons, and insights for other geographies.
Developed a shared understanding of the team’s strategic vision and direction.
Strengthened cross-team collaboration to deliver collective impact.
Number of Participants
50+
Duration of Engagement
Fall 2024 - Winter 2025
Acknowledgements
Design Team: Alex Fiorillo, Molly Alexander