Bill Scott

IDEATION | STRATEGIC | FUTURISTIC | LEARNER | COMMAND

Surrey, BC, Canada

604-574-1856 | bill.scott@innovationpartners.com

Professional: Bill Scott is a partner with Innovation Partners International, a leading consultancy focused on igniting and implementing strengths-based change within organizations, communities and the broader society. An innovative trainer with a unique blend of business and social services training, Bill stresses the use of strengths-based, appreciative and collaborative processes that enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. His focus is on helping others to understand what they want to achieve as opposed to what they want to avoid.

Bill is a skilled facilitator with an acknowledged ability to develop individualized, non-traditional answers to client queries while creating learning opportunities that emphasize the development of hands-on knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied. He uses adult learning techniques, including experiential exercises, group discussions, and role plays, in his work with clients. His workshops have been described as invigorating, fast-paced, and fun!

In his consulting practice, Bill works in a variety of settings including people and program valuations, community capacity building, and organizational change and renewal. Bill also assists social profit organizations in the development of self-generated revenue streams by taking advantage of social entrepreneurship opportunities and innovative financing schemes. In addition, he works with groups and organizations seeking to develop community capacity and establish most promising practices.

Prior to joining IPI in 2010, Bill had worked as an independent consultant for seven years. Previously, he worked in the social profit sector for 22 years, including nine as the executive director of a medium-sized social profit organization in the Vancouver, B.C. area. He has a BSW from the University of Victoria, an MBA from Simon Fraser University and extensive training in appreciative processes, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.

Up Close & Personal: When he is not working, Bill can be found relaxing at home in Surrey, B.C. with his wife, Cindy, their daughter, Keely, and their adorable rescue dog, Jessie.