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The Path to Public
Innovation Toolkit

Method to Develop Bold Innovation for City Hall

Cover design for the 'Path to Public Innovation Playbook' publication by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University.

Toolkit Resources

The Path to Public Innovation Playbook is a comprehensive guide for city leaders and practitioners who want to spark or strengthen impact-driven and resident-informed innovation practices in their cities. The Playbook is designed to support cities in tackling their toughest challenges to deliver inclusive and equitable results for residents. These supplementary toolkit resources provide actionable guidance to achieve the recommended activities.

Introduction

Sample Job Descriptions

Phase 1

Navigating Trust

Creating and Refining an AIM

Phase 2

Data Inventory Template

Problem Frame Template

Research Plan Template

Interview Guide

Ideation Resources

Storytelling Resources

Phase 3

Portfolio Approach and Prioritization

Prototype Planning

Adaptive Workplan

Implementation Plan

Data and Feedback Plan

Implementation Plan

Communication Plan

Implementation Plan

Risk Register

Implementation Plan

Initiative Charter

Implementation Plan

Phase 4

Innovation Strategy Blueprint