co.lab is an experiential training program for people who want to improve how their work gets done. We will apply a human-centered design lens to explore our ways of working and find empathetic and context-aware ways to make them work better. Participants will leave having made meaningful progress on a real challenge from their workplace.
This is a great fit for people who:
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Work in the public sector, education, non-profit, small organizations and/or healthcare
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Are committed to trying new things in collaboration with others
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Are eager to connect, support and share in a group setting
Participants will:
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Understand the greater system impacting their work, and identify ways in which they might improve its human-ness
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Practice various methods for identifying, ideating through, and evaluating complex problems
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Apply practical tools that they can continue to use for approaching future problems
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Establish and build a community of practice for continued accountability, advice, and allyship
What you'll need:
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Curiosity, openness, and a growth mindset
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Willingness to share your workplace challenges
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Blocked off calendar time to dedicate to our sessions
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Access to reliable internet, webcam and audio
Our Approach & Values
Our approach to training and support is human-centered and community-focused. We are united by our shared values of service, inclusion, and authenticity. Our goal is to create a space for people to pause, process, and make progress together.
For more than 20 years, we’ve trained and coached individuals and teams, and we’ve learned that the most powerful learning happens when people engage, practice, and grow alongside others. That’s why every program we offer is intentionally designed as a community of practice, where transformation is shared and sustained.
The co.lab community
This program will challenge and support participants in a community-and practice-based environment to build the skills and experiences needed to navigate today's workplace challenges. Gain knowledge, get practice, and build skills to support yourself, your team, and your organization through whatever comes your way next.
July 10
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, CST
Via Zoom
Identify the problem
Share your context to uncover challenges and identify a problem statement.
July 17
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, CST
Via Zoom
Create a prototype
Create a documented plan for how you will approach working on this problem.
July 31
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, CST
Via Zoom
Share insights & results
Discuss key takeaways, share next steps, and establish accountability with peers.
Optional Session:
July 24
1:1 Coaching (30 m in)
Get customized support to remove blockers that are impacting meaningful progress.
Next Offering
Summer 2026
We are accepting applications for our summer cohort! Once you complete your application, our team will contact you within 3 business days to schedule a 30-minute conversation to ensure mutual fit for the program.