Innovation Lab Begins: Interested in Innovation Lab's Design Thinking Workshop on July 30-31? Complete our interest form by June 30th

Innovation Lab

From Ideas to Impact!

Powered by the Office of Data & Innovation in collaboration with Human Resources and Information Technology, Innovation Lab provides employees with a structured learning environment to move ideas into action through process improvements, pilot programs, workshops, automation, and strategic problem solving, while building professional development in core skillsets such as Design Thinking and AI integration.

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Submit your interest in being a part of Innovation Lab!

Recording of Innovation Lab's Launch on June 11th, 2026

Innovation Lab's Launch Presentation Slide Deck

Contact Office of Data & Innovation

Innovation Lab

Phone Number (385) 468-7063

Email Office of Data & Innovation

Hours Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Open to all County Employees

Innovation Lab Schedule

From Ideas to Impact S LC Q INNOVATION SALT LAKE COUNTY OFFICE OF DATA & INNOVATION LAB

Design Thinking Workshop:

Thursday, July 30th - Friday, July 31st

Design Thinking Workshop Leads:

Jim Agutter — A.I.I Lab Director, Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Success & Academic Innovation
The University of Utah

Rayna Wiles — A.I.I Lab Administrator, Head of Design Strategy
The University of Utah

Design Thinking Workshop

Location Employee's University Training Room

Contact for more information

Time Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Friday, July 31st, 2026

Featuring University of Utah's Jim Agutter and Rayna Wiles

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Why Innovation Lab?

County teams face growing demands, increasing complexity, and limited time to explore new approaches. While innovative ideas often begin within agencies, employees may lack the tools, support, or structure needed to lift those ideas into orbit.

Innovation Lab was created to bridge that gap by:

Turning Pain Points Into Actionable Solutions
Supporting Innovation Without Additional Overhead
Encouraging Low Risk Experimentation
Connecting Agencies Through Collaboration

Innovation in Action

Explore new tools, ideas, and workflows — backed by free Innovate US training courses.

Process Mapping & Automations

Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort through smarter processes

Smart Data Tools

Transform complex data into dashboards, insights, and tools that support better decisions.

Surveys & Feedback

Collect and analyze feedback from residents, staff, and stakeholders to improve services.

Custom Workshops & Coaching

Build practical skills in problem solving, data literacy, design thinking, and modern tools.

Performance & Strategy

Define success metrics, support strategic planning, and align initiatives with measurable outcomes.

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