Show Me Challenge

The Show Me Challenge is a way for team members in Missouri’s 17 executive departments to identify solutions that improve how we serve our citizens, cut out unnecessary bureaucratic work, and/or save time and money. The Show Me Challenge, launched in January 2019, inspires teams across state government and at every level to compete and find ways for state team members to work together better. The Show Me Challenge is an important part of The Missouri Way of management, which is all about improving how we work together. State of Missouri senior leaders know that many of the best solutions come from state team members, the people working hard for their fellow citizens every day. Here's how it works: -Teams develop short pitches for their solutions, including a project plan and expected impact. -A selection committee reviews the pitches and narrows the pool to about 10 finalist teams. -For a couple months, the finalist teams fully develop their proposed solutions. -Teams deliver in-person pitches and final presentations to a panel of judges made up of senior leaders, followed by a Q&A session in a “Shark Tank” setting. -Winners will be chosen based upon the quality of their solutions and their final presentation.