Design Challenge // How might we develop a common understanding of the WEE team’s strategic vision and near-term priorities?
Partner // GRID Impact
Client // The Gates Foundation, Women’s Economic Empowerment Team
Project // Strategic design, coaching & facilitation for the Gates Foundation
Role // Senior Strategic Facilitator
Impact // Using design thinking, participatory methods, creative facilitation, and intentional play, the gathering fostered collaboration, deepened connection, and enabled joint learning on WEE’s India program while aligning the team on 2025 priorities and strategy.
The following outcomes were achieved:
Build trust by connecting with one another and the work.
Learn from internal and external partners and deepen understanding of the WEE India portfolio - progress, lessons, and takeaways for other geographies.
Build shared understanding of strategic direction.
Strengthen cross-team collaboration to deliver impact.
Number of Participants // 50+
Duration of Engagement // Fall 2024 - Winter 2025
Acknowledgements //
Design Team: Alex Fiorillo, Molly Alexander