2. The Big Idea
Introduction
“Ideas without execution are hallucinations.”
The reality is that great ideas and capable
execution are symbiotic. Ideas without execution
are dreams. Execution without ideas is busywork.
3. What Are We Doing?
Introduction
1. Introductions & Listening
2. Project Management 101
3. Workshop Your Ideas
4. Nice to Meet You!
Introduction
Michael Rader
Senior Project
Manager
3 Years Managing Projects at Forum One
● Clients include American Red Cross, USAID, Energy Foundation, U.S. Global
Change Research Program, and The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun
Violence.
5 Years Working in Legislative Affairs & Advocacy in Clean Energy
● Union of Concerned Scientists - Clean Energy team
● Solar Energy Industries Association - Government Affairs team
2 Years as a Public Affairs Reporter for WMUK Public Radio (Kalamazoo, MI)
BA Political Science - Western Michigan University
Master’s in Public Policy - American University
5. Introduction
We are a digital agency that partners with influential
organizations to craft solutions for the world’s most
pressing problems. Learn more at ForumOne.com.
15. How Can We Do What Needs Doing?
What Can I Do?
What Can My Team Do?
What Can My Organization Do?
What Can My
Volunteers/Stakeholders Do?
What Can I Hire Others to Do?