Our goal in Strategy and Innovation is to help VUMC teams make intentional strategic decisions, overcome difficult situations, and tackle ambitious ventures. For 20 years, we have helped teams produce results when:
- the topic is complex and difficult to solve;
- analysis, evaluation, measurement, and/or control are insufficient to reach the goal; and
- the work benefits from an accelerated process with professional facilitation.
Our Services
We provide facilitation services and collaboration space reservations. All are free of charge. (Limited to VUMC business, some restrictions and exceptions apply)
Facilitation Services
Our facilitation service is a process and experience. We often do this in a workshop lasting as short as 2 hours up to 2 days, with as few as 2 people up to 100 people, in-person or virtual. Sometimes we do this in a project lasting several weeks.
Our service enhances your results because you will:
- Use methods designed for ambiguous and complex situations.
- Use a process designed to amplify and accelerate your performance.
- Focus on your work while we handle the logistics and documentation.
- Engage in a fun experience.
To learn more, read our Facilitation Services Guide.
To make a request, email Steven Weissenburger, Director.
Collaboration Space
Amplify your own work in our collaboration space! Our 7,000 sq. ft. Collaboration Space provides the right environment to accelerate and amplify your collaboration. Perfect for grappling with ideas and developing solutions. Have an 'off-site, off-campus' experience in VUMC's own space at no charge!
Groups using our space receive parking validation, access to supplies (e.g., markers, post-its, etc.), water, and coffee.
We offer two reservation options:
- Small Work Sessions - 8 people or less for 4 hours or less. Click here for how to reserve.
- Large Work Sessions and Other Events – more than 8 people, or more than 4 hours. Click here for how to reserve.
If you have questions, please email strategyandinnovation@vumc.org or call 615-322-3118.
Limitations: The Collaboration Space is limited to activities about VUMC business that benefit from the furniture and tools of the space.
Our Location
We are located at 3401 West End Ave, Suite 290.
- You enter the building from the parking garage on Acklen Ave. (click here for map)
- The front entrance on West End is not accessible to visitors.
- Guests from campus and nearby buildings can use the Crystal Terrace and 3401 West End shuttle. Shuttle times from Medical Center North are:
Depart MCN For Arrive at :15 3401 West End :33 :25 Crystal Terrace :43 :45 3401 West End :03 :55 Crystal Terrace :13
- We will validate parking for anyone who uses the garage.
How to contact us
Email: strategyandinnovation@vumc.org
Phone: 615-322-3118
Our Team
