KCT Capstone Project Details

Each team is given a topic to conduct a series of interviews with industry experts and a drilled down research exercise over the course of eight months. The teams will report on the results of their work during the April session. This session will be attended by the program sponsors and the members of the Kansas City Tomorrow Leadership Group (KCTLG). The presentation will include a two-page summary and a PowerPoint highlighting the following:

  • Background of the case study

  • Defining the scope of problem

  • Identifying the challenges

  • Proposing a short-term solution

  • Proposing a long-term solution

  • Outline of next steps

  • Identifying ongoing support for the project “the ask”

PROJECT SELECTION AND SUPPORT

Members of the KCTLG, who also serve as mentors for the project teams, will vote to select the most viable project to go before the Civic Council Board of Directors. The recommended team will advance based on:

  • Overall presentation

  • Relevance of case study

  • Recommendations for short- and long-term solutions

  • The need for support (is it reasonable and sustainable)

The capstone should be considered a competitive endeavor by both the mentors and the teams. The goal will be to seek approval, resources, and support of the project from the Civic Council.

The Civic Council Board of Directors will determine the conditions of the support to advance the project through its next phase. The selected team will have the following program year to work on their project as a part of their continued civic engagement. The selected team will also be invited to present to the Civic Council membership and the current KCT cohort in August of the incoming program year.

 

The Capstone projects are designed to engage the cohort in our region’s most pressing issues. These topics have aligned with the priorities and the strategies of the Civic Council. During the program year, KCT highlights these challenges as opportunities for ongoing civic engagement. Capstone projects include:

  • Affordable Housing

  • Education Early Childhood

  • Education – Real World Learning

  • Transportation

  • Public Safety

For prompts on each capstone project, please click here

View Capstone Teams here

View Capstone Presentation schedule here

View past Capstone projects here