Collaborative Crisis Response
Project Case Study: The Future of Collaborative Crisis Response
Project Title: Strategic Synergy—Navigating the Ukrainian Crisis Through Collaborative Change Management
Client: Parliament of Lithuania & Nordic Council of Ministers
Year: 2023
Creating a Collaborative Framework for Crisis Response
Faced with the Ukrainian crisis, Lithuania needed a strategic approach to unify efforts across sectors. At the Social Enterprise Forum, held at the Parliament of Lithuania and co-organized with the Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordic Future Labs was engaged to provide expertise on strategic leadership and change management.
Drawing on Sweden’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis, we presented a framework emphasizing the power of coordinated action among government, private sector, and social enterprises to deliver an effective response.
The Challenge
As a neighboring country, Lithuania grappled with an immediate influx of Ukrainian refugees, economic pressures, and the need for a coordinated response among various stakeholders.
The key challenges included:
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Coordinated Response: Integrating the efforts of government bodies, private companies, and social enterprises to maximize impact.
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Rapid Adaptation: Developing agile and sustainable policies to manage the crisis effectively.
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Leveraging Social Enterprises: Demonstrating the potential of social enterprises to provide innovative, rapid-response solutions during crises.
Our Approach
Building a Collaborative Crisis Management Strategy
Nordic Future Labs provided a change management strategy tailored to Lithuania’s needs, focusing on collaboration, leadership, and the pivotal role of social enterprises.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration
We promoted a unified approach, leveraging the strengths of diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, and social enterprises.
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Learning from Best Practices
Imad Elabdala shared insights from Sweden’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis, offering practical strategies that could be adapted to Lithuania’s context.
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Empowering Social Enterprises
Highlighted the role of social enterprises in crisis management, showcasing best practices that demonstrated their ability to respond swiftly and effectively.
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Change Management & Leadership
Provided strategic guidance on navigating complex crisis scenarios, fostering innovation, and engaging communities.
Results
A Model for Collaborative Crisis Response
The Social Enterprise Forum highlighted the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in times of crisis:
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Strengthened Collaboration: The event enhanced connections between government, private sector, and social enterprises, setting the stage for ongoing cooperation.
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Adoption of Best Practices: Strategies presented were well-received, offering actionable insights to improve Lithuania’s crisis response.
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Recognition of Social Enterprises: The summit elevated the profile of social enterprises, underscoring their importance in national and international crisis management.
Client Review
"Dear Imad, It was truly a pleasure to meet you. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contribution to the Social Enterprise Summit at the Parliament of Lithuania."
— Viktorija Bražiūnaitė, Director of the Lithuanian Social Enterprise Association (LiSVA)
Nordic Future Labs demonstrated how strategic synergy between sectors can enhance crisis response, showcasing the transformative potential of collaborative management in addressing complex challenges.
Who we are
Nordic Future Labs is a strategic innovation agency dedicated to designing the future of business and society. Our multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and innovators works alongside global organizations to solve complex challenges.
Rooted in Nordic values of resilience, sustainability, and collaboration, we bridge the gap between vision and execution, transforming bold ideas into actionable strategies that drive real-world impact.
Our impact
We partner with global leaders across industries, driving sustainable innovation and resilience. Our work spans diverse sectors, from transforming coworking spaces into sustainable office hubs to crafting strategic responses for global organizations navigating complex challenges.
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Sustainable Fashion
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