CASE STUDIES
Facilitation of USAID-Funded Project's Peer Learning Sessions
Client Overview:
Grit Partners was engaged by DAI Kenya and Wasafiri to play a pivotal role in the implementation of a USAID-funded project. The primary focus of this collaboration was to lead the design of Peer Learning Sessions (PLS) and actively contribute to their execution.
Project Objectives:
The USAID-funded project aimed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among local implementing partners, a diverse stakeholder working towards a common development goal. The Peer Learning Sessions (PLS) were identified as a key mechanism to achieve this objective, providing a platform for participants to share experiences,
best practices, and insights.
Scope of Work:
Grit partners was entrusted with three key responsibilities:
1. Agenda Design Leadership:
• Grit Partners took the lead in crafting a comprehensive agenda for the Peer Learning Sessions. This involved understanding the project's goals, participant profiles, and thematic areas that warranted in-depth discussion.
• Extensive collaboration with the client's project team was essential to ensure alignment with overarching project objectives and key deliverables.
2. Collaboration with Project Team:
• Grit Partners worked closely with the internal project team to seamlessly integrate the PLS agenda into the broader project framework.
• The collaboration extended to the implementation and facilitation of the PLS, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for participants.
3. Facilitated Creative Group Process:
• Collaborated with DAI Kenya and Wasafiri Consulting for a USAID-funded project,bringing together participants from 45 partner/grantee organizations across Kenya.
• Co-designed and facilitated an interactive, fun-filled workshop that encouraged open and honest dialogue about partnership challenges.
• Focused on celebrating successes, acknowledging progress achieved to date, networking, and sharing synergies across project result areas.
• Emphasized positivity, humor, and kindness to highlight the unique partner dynamics within the project.
• Grit Partners took the lead in crafting a comprehensive agenda for the Peer Learning Sessions. This involved understanding the project's goals, participant profiles, and thematic areas that warranted in-depth discussion.
• Extensive collaboration with the client's project team was essential to ensure alignment with overarching project objectives and key deliverables.
2. Collaboration with Project Team:
• Grit Partners worked closely with the internal project team to seamlessly integrate the PLS agenda into the broader project framework.
• The collaboration extended to the implementation and facilitation of the PLS, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for participants.
3. Facilitated Creative Group Process:
• Collaborated with DAI Kenya and Wasafiri Consulting for a USAID-funded project,bringing together participants from 45 partner/grantee organizations across Kenya.
• Co-designed and facilitated an interactive, fun-filled workshop that encouraged open and honest dialogue about partnership challenges.
• Focused on celebrating successes, acknowledging progress achieved to date, networking, and sharing synergies across project result areas.
• Emphasized positivity, humor, and kindness to highlight the unique partner dynamics within the project.
Methodology:
1. Agenda Design:
• Conducted stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather insights and identify key discussion points.
• Utilized best practices in adult learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange to structure the agenda effectively.
• Iterative feedback loops with the project team to refine and finalize the agenda.
2. Collaboration and Facilitation:
• Regular coordination meetings with the project team to align on logistics, participant engagement strategies, and contingency plans.
• Grit Partners played an active role during the PLS, facilitating sessions and moderating discussions.
3. Creative Group Process:
• Collaborated with DAI Kenya and Wasafiri Consulting to design and facilitate an interactive workshop that ensured a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for partner organizations.
• Emphasized open dialogue, positivity, humor, and kindness to address partnership challenges and celebrate successes.
• Conducted stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather insights and identify key discussion points.
• Utilized best practices in adult learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange to structure the agenda effectively.
• Iterative feedback loops with the project team to refine and finalize the agenda.
2. Collaboration and Facilitation:
• Regular coordination meetings with the project team to align on logistics, participant engagement strategies, and contingency plans.
• Grit Partners played an active role during the PLS, facilitating sessions and moderating discussions.
3. Creative Group Process:
• Collaborated with DAI Kenya and Wasafiri Consulting to design and facilitate an interactive workshop that ensured a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for partner organizations.
• Emphasized open dialogue, positivity, humor, and kindness to address partnership challenges and celebrate successes.
Deliverables:
1. Final PLS Agenda:
• A detailed and well-structured agenda that met the project's objectives and received approval from the client.
• The agenda incorporated feedback from key stakeholders, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive coverage of relevant topics.
2. Final PLS Report:
• A comprehensive report that synthesized information gathered during sessions, including key insights, outcomes, and recommendations from the PLS, providing the client with valuable data for future project planning and decision-making.
• A detailed and well-structured agenda that met the project's objectives and received approval from the client.
• The agenda incorporated feedback from key stakeholders, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive coverage of relevant topics.
2. Final PLS Report:
• A comprehensive report that synthesized information gathered during sessions, including key insights, outcomes, and recommendations from the PLS, providing the client with valuable data for future project planning and decision-making.
Outcome:
The collaboration between Grit Partners, the project team, and partner organizations
resulted in the successful execution of the Peer Learning Sessions. Grit Partners' expertise in
agenda design, collaborative facilitation, and creative group processes played a crucial role in
achieving the project's knowledge-sharing and partnership-building objectives. Participants
expressed satisfaction with the content, format, and overall experience, noting the positive and
creative approach to addressing partnership challenges.