Enhancing Knowledge Capture and Strategic Learning
Client: Palladium
Acute Incite synthesized findings from 26 global initiatives and used these insights to design and facilitate a two-day global hybrid event on blended finance, attended by 150 participants from 48 countries. We also produced a learning brief and a summary compendium of key takeaways, challenges, and recommendations to help Palladium and its partners capture lessons and engage financial institutions more effectively.
Results: Helped Palladium elevate internal learning and position itself as a knowledge leader in blended finance.
Facilitating Multi-Donor Collaboration
Client: Multi-Donor Learning Partnership (MDLP) (including USAID, UNICEF, the World Bank, and others)
Acute Incite designed and facilitated a structured engagement model to support collaboration across 10+ global development funders. Our work helped senior leaders coalesce around a shared learning vision, build stronger working relationships, and sustain momentum through monthly webinars, weekly check-ins, and semi-annual strategic convenings.
Results: Strengthened alignment and trust across a diverse donor network, enabling more coordinated global learning efforts.
Supporting Large-Scale Learning Events and Promoting Thought Leadership
Client: Save the Children
We partnered to design and facilitate four in-person events (two in Washington, DC, one in Kenya, and one in Senegal) and 25 virtual partner meetings that brought together staff and partners across geographies. Acute Incite led strategy workshops, surfaced practical tools, and supported production of field-ready knowledge products. We also captured success stories and ghostwrote case studies, reports, and blogs—promoting tools developed by local partners and supporting peer learning through webinars and community engagement.
Results: Increased visibility of local partner innovations and enhanced cross-program knowledge sharing and engagement.
Delivering High-Impact Training Experiences
Client: Humentum
Co-designed and delivered a live, four-day virtual training on a semi-annual basis to support U.S. and local implementing partners in meeting USAID’s expectations in delivering its adaptive management approach and using data more effectively. The training blended clarity with practicality and was praised by participants for its relevance and accessibility.
Results: Equipped more than 100 participants with actionable skills to apply adaptive learning in real-time program contexts.
Supporting Adaptive Leadership in Conflict-Affected Areas
Client: Global Communities
Acute Incite guided staff and local partners in applying adaptive leadership and learning practices in agricultural supply chains in Syria’s complex and uncertain operating environment. We facilitated partner learning events, supported development of learning agendas, and provided mentoring to help local learning specialists grow their influence and effectiveness.
Results: Strengthened local capacity to lead and sustain learning in a high-risk, rapidly evolving context.
Supporting Strategic Communication for Innovation Teams
Client: ROC
Acute Incite worked with ROC’s leadership and marketing teams to align corporate and functional goals, clarify performance metrics, and strengthen organizational focus. Acute Incite captured insights from engineering and innovation staff and translated them into messaging across platforms (e.g., social media, press releases, speaking engagements, tradeshows) that resonated with both technical and business audiences.
Results: Positioned ROC as a credible voice in identity software and strengthened external engagement with clients, investors, and partners.
Elevating Strategic Communication in Global Cyber Initiatives
Client: DAI / USAID Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP)
Acute Incite provided strategic communication support for USAID’s flagship cyber and digital development program. Working with DAI, we captured stories of innovation from cybersecurity and digital inclusion efforts across more than a dozen countries, shaping them into briefs, blogs, and reports. We translated complex technical and policy work into accessible narratives for U.S. government stakeholders, the private sector, and global partners.
Results: Strengthened DCCP’s presence as a credible thought leader in digital development and cybersecurity.
Designing Virtual Workshop and Cross-Functional Strategy
Client: UNICEF
Acute Incite worked with senior leaders from three global operating units to align on a shared approach to adaptive programming. We conducted a rapid needs assessment—desk review, interviews, and focus groups—to understand readiness and perceptions. Insights informed the design and facilitation of an engaging virtual workshop that combined storytelling, peer exchange, and practical tools, linking adaptive programming to existing policies and initiatives.
Results: Developed a shared vision and approach to adaptive programming. Strengthened leadership alignment. Delivered tailored workshop with clear next steps for integration across systems and culture.
Blended Learning Design & Facilitation for Digital Development Training
Client: DAI Global
Acute Incite partnered with Subject Matter Experts to convert a traditional in-person training into a dynamic blended learning experience. We transformed technical content into modular, multimedia formats—videos, live virtual sessions, case studies, infographics, and interactive polls—that were fully accessible (Section 508 compliant) and delivered via commercial and government Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms. We facilitated two customized, week-long trainings for distinct participant groups.
Results: Successfully converted complex technical content into an accessible, engaging learning experience; improved participant confidence and retention through highly rated, interactive sessions; built a scalable training model that can be reused or adapted across contexts and teams.
Internal Knowledge Platform Assessment and Action Plan
Client: ADRA International
Acute Incite partnered with ADRA to assess and enhance its SharePoint-based knowledge platform. We conducted a desk review, a survey across 10 operational units, and focus groups to identify user needs and system gaps. Using our portal maturity tool, we analyzed unit-specific intranet sites and delivered tailored recommendations and a phased action plan focused on content governance, user-centered design, and sustainability.
Results: Delivered an evidence-based assessment and tailored roadmap that equipped ADRA with actionable steps to increase platform usability, consistency, and relevance across units; laid the foundation for stronger knowledge-sharing culture and improved cross-unit collaboration.
Clarifying Strategy Through Business Cases
Client: Global Communities
Acute Incite designed and facilitated an organization-wide capacity-building initiative focused on clarifying program logic and strengthening learning systems. We introduced a step-by-step business case methodology and provided ongoing coaching to nine technical teams, helping them translate strategy into action across departments. We also partnered with the internal monitoring and learning team to connect individual team strategies into a unified, organization-wide learning agenda.
Results: Developed technical team–level business cases grounded in real-world implementation. Created a high-level, shared business case to align cross-team efforts. Launched a coordinated strategy to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making across the organization.
Building Adaptive Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Client: World Learning
Acute Incite designed and facilitated a two-day virtual workshop to help senior leaders and technical teams strengthen adaptive capacity. We conducted a rapid needs assessment to shape content, then trained cross-functional teams on scenario planning techniques, learning agendas, and the practical application of adaptation tools. Our focus was on embedding adaptive thinking into both operational and strategic decision-making.
Results: Developed a forward-looking strategy responsive to multiple risk scenarios. Equipped leadership and technical teams with scenario planning tools. Increased cross-partner coordination and adaptive capacity in a high-stakes and dynamic environment.
Developing Organizational Learning Strategies
Client: Save the Children
Acute Incite provided targeted capacity strengthening to a cross-functional team. We led the development of a customized strategy and implementation roadmap for continuous learning and adaptation. This included delivering virtual trainings to enhance cross-team collaboration, and facilitating a strategic performance review session to support real-time decision-making and adaptive leadership.
Results: Strengthened understanding and application of adaptive management approaches. Co-created and launched a team-wide strategy aligned with program goals. Increased ability to make informed adjustments in response to emerging evidence and field-level insights.