What Is Leader Lab?

IRIS Leader Lab offers our leaders the opportunity to connect with other IRIS communities. Guided by the IRIS Implementation Team, this shared learning approach provides interactive training and support, and is bolstered by attendees who share and learn from collective experiences.

Why Leader Lab?

Holding true to our IRIS Values: people first, do and improve, amplify voices, and add seats to the table, the IRIS Implementation Team envisioned a space to gather community leaders. During these gatherings, IRIS leaders share challenges and successes through implementation and cultivation, providing opportunities to hear how others addressed barriers and to know they are not alone in this process.

This space not only provides time to share ideas but also helps the IRIS Implementation Team learn how the IRIS implementation approach, tools, and technical assistance may be adjusted to better support our communities.

How Are Leader Labs conducted?

All sessions are held virtually via Zoom and last one hour. We ask attendees to turn on their cameras for a livelier experience. If time allows in the agenda, partners may introduce themselves at the beginning of the session. Please keep microphones muted when not speaking; the chat feature is enabled for those who prefer to use it.

Who Can Join Leader Lab?

Invitations are sent to all local IRIS leadership teams. At times, there are identified topics where IRIS partners (users) may join. Contact your IRIS Implementation Coordinator for more information.

When Are Leader Labs scheduled?

We have not had a regular schedule set yet. We plan to connect in this space every other month (six sessions a year). Special sessions or location-specific Leader Labs are possible in the future.