Trabian Shorters of BMe Community explains why, if you really want to make a positive impact, it's important to focus on the positive assets rather than the deficiencies of the people you want to serve.
A social enterprise in Myanmar uses design thinking to create products that reflect an up-close view of what small-plot farmers need.
Iris Bohnet reminds us that we all have our biases—and suggests ways that we might overcome them.
How citizens can push back against urban sprawl and create vibrant, interconnected communities.
Developing a systems mindset, identifying the right tool for the job, and paying attention to human dynamics can help leaders move from theory to action when facing complex social problems.
By working closely with the clients and consumers, design thinking allows high-impact solutions to social problems to bubble up from below rather than being imposed from the top.
Both human-centered and systems-thinking methods fit within an effective design approach, and can work in conjunction to address social challenges.
Design is a process especially suited to divergent thinking—the exploration of new choices and alternative solutions.
Principles and tactics for creating strategic convenings that foster meaningful interaction and outcomes.
An ethical framework can bridge the worlds of startup technology and international development to strengthen cross-sector innovation in the social sector.
