1. Transforming the ecosystem
Core Teams
Transforming the ecosystem

2. Core teams Often begin managing the highest need
Then the network grows
More of the ecosystem comes into view
The core team can decide to take on transforming the ecosystem
The ecosystem is an interdependent network- the needed results are connected
Ecosystems can be:
Clusters
Communities or regions
Organizations

3. Examples of ecosystem transformation
Flint MI Community
Shoals Shift Innovation
Rockford Aerospace
Puerto Rico Entrepreneurship
Indiana Wired
British Columbia Food System
Bradenton FL Innovation
Montana Manufacturing
Netherlands corporate focus
Netherlands library system
Pathways Engineering Programs
NJIT Innovation
Fremont NE workforce
Farmville VA workforce
Charleston Digital Corridor

4. What skills does a core team need?
People
Environment
Outside forces

5. What learnings can you share from your efforts managing a core team?

6. What tools/ training would enhance core team management/ ecosystem transformation?

7. Next steps