What are sub-constellations?

Sub-constellations provide the space, support and opportunity for the ecosystem to work together to solve difficult challenges and leverage opportunities using the diverse expertise and experience of the Partner network. In the context of the fund, sub-constellations exist to:

Promote visibility of what is initiatives are being developed, and allow others to contribute to them
Improve the outcomes of initiatives by leveraging the diversity of opinions and experience in the design of solutions

What does a good
sub-constellation look like?

Sub-constellations vary in their objectives and format, but generally should follow the below pirnciples:

Has identifed and documented a clear problem or opportunity area
Involves a diverse representation of stakeholders who may be impacted by, or could support the defined problem or opportunity
Has a lead who can assist in driving forward the group
Has identified a clear objective, purpose and success criteria
Has a clear and agreed set of roles, responsibilities and cadence of meetingsIs well organised and is easy for participants to interact with and contribute to

What supports exists
around sub-constellations?

The Innovative Society Initiative offer support in creating, facilitating and coordinating sub-constellations.

Coordination and administration - by arranging the meetings, compiling actions and following up with commitments
Facilitaton support - we can help guide the conversation in a structured way using tools we have created.
Connection with the ecosystem - we can facilitate connections and attract other partners by utilizing our network.
Support initiative development - we can provide advice on eligibility and program design to fit in the right funding streams.

How are sub-constellations formed?

Meshpoints will provide you with the support to set up, organise and facilitate sub-constellations. To create a sub-constellations, get in touch with team via Circle or via the contact form.

The typical journey for creating a sub-constellation involves:

1. Defining

We work with you to set up the sub-constellation and find the right Partners to work with.

In this stage, we work with you to answer:
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What is the specific problem or opportunity we are seeking to explore?
What evidence do we have that is a problem/opportunity?
What data or other information do we need to collection?
What is our desired outcome?
What does good look like?
What constraints will need to consider?Who else should be involved?

2. Development

Forming - Partners meet to agree the focus, routines and right approach for tackling the challenge.

Ideation - Partners meet to develop new solutions to the focus problem or opportunity area.

Scoping - Once ready, Partners develop a recommendation and begin to scope a potential initiative.

3. Delivery

We work with the Partners to assist in the creation in an application to the Fund and the delivery of the solution.

Divergence

During a Sub-constellation, it is usual for new, related Sub-constellations to form as Partners diverge on potential solutions and explore specific problem sub-sets.

Current sub-constellations

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