The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator
The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator describes the journeys of ten innovators who discovered problems that they couldn't ignore.
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Excerpts of top books on social innovation
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Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More without Settling for Less
Scaling Up Excellence uses stories of struggle and success from various organizations to explore the idea of scaling.
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Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change
Moments of Impact outlines a process for structuring strategic, collaborative conversations about approaching difficult issues.
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The Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Pressure Test, Plan, Launch and Scale Your Social Enterprise
The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook offers "tough-love" guidance for budding social entrepreneurs.
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The Brand IDEA
The Brand IDEA: Managing Nonprofit Brands with Integrity, Democracy, and Affinity offers a framework for nonprofits looking to more effectively mange their brands to further their missions.
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The Public School Advantage: Why Public Schools Outperform Private Schools
The Public School Advantage draws on empirical data to argue against the popular perception that public schools are inferior to private schools.
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When Leaders Leave
When Leaders Leave presents preparation strategies for the inevitable leadership changes faced by every organization.
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Transformative Scenario Planning: Working Together to Change the Future
Transformative Scenario Planning explains a five-step process for dealing with complicated situations that cannot be changed in a straightforward manner.
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Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
Creative Confidence describes strategies for those looking to unlock their creativity in any field.
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Reinventing Philanthropy: A Framework for More Effective Giving
Reinventing Philanthropy presents a new look at individual giving, focusing on maximizing actual impact rather than donor gratification.