In this guest blog post from Kyle Bush, we're given interesting insights and a case study on how to use a layered approach to multiply your impact when engaging communities.
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On Episode 72 of Impact Boom, Prof. Jo Barraket of the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne, provides strong insights from over 20 years experience as Australia's premier researcher in Social Enterprise. Jo shares excellent opportunities for impact entrepreneurs, government and the not-for-profit sector in order for them to create sustainable change.
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On February 8th, Impact Boom hosted its first 2018 event, with a packed house of passionate leaders and changemakers coming together to discuss how we might best activate system change. With no shortage of community issues to address, and a highly experienced panel, we knew this would be an intense and insightful discussion...
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On Episode 69 of Impact Boom, Dr Joana Casaca Lemos discusses the designer's way of thinking as a holistic way to reframe challenges into opportunities, she emphasises the necessity of understanding context and talks about the importance of having a community of practice.
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On Episode 65 of Impact Boom, Ingrid Burkett of The Australian Centre for Social Innovation discusses ways to create systemic change in some of Australia's most disadvantaged communities, shares thoughts on co-design and key skills required for both individuals and governments to effectively create social innovation.
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On Episode 62 of Impact Boom, Ramsey Ford of Design Impact discusses the challenges involved when using social design to tackle issues in organisations and communities, as well as providing broader insights into social innovation and designers as change agents.
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On Episode 55 of Impact Boom, Sandy Blackburn-Wright of Social Outcomes provides strong insights into social enterprise business models, sharing tips on financing through to founding teams. Sandy discusses key elements holding back large organisations and governments from creating innovative cultures, as well as two of the main issues which Australia should be worried about.
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On Episode 52 of Impact Boom, Suzi Woodrow-Read and Ruth Toomey of the Queensland Public Service Commission discuss solving complex, ambiguous, multi-stakeholder problems with co-design and other participatory methods. They share strong insights into identifying problems before jumping to solutions and the future of policy development.
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On Episode 51 of Impact Boom, Jordi Gusi of Tandem Social shares key insights into the social innovation sector, particularly in Spain, explaining the difference between social entrepreneurship, co-operatives and the creation of social impact. Jordi discusses the importance of integrating communities and involving all the stakeholders throughout projects.
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On Episode 49 of Impact Boom, Alex Hannant of the Akina Foundation reflects on learnings from the Social Enterprise World Forum and shares where he believes the sector is heading. He gives insights on how to best work with communities, systems-thinking and the new breed of social enterprises which are delivering impact through markets.
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On Episode 48 of Impact Boom, Roger Warnock of Social Nybble shares key insights into effective social innovation processes, including The Young Foundation's 'tread lightly, listen deeply' model of engagement. He discusses shared value, important traits of inclusive leaders and talks about how cultures of fear within organisations can stop great innovation opportunities.
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On Episode 42 of Impact Boom, we bring you a live-recorded panel on innovation from the Impact Conference in Australia. The panel discusses current trends in technology & how innovators & entrepreneurs are leveraging it to create positive social change. They provide insights into the social enterprise sector, policy, venture capital and authentic leadership.
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On Episode 34 of Impact Boom, 2016 Young Australians of The Year, Nicholas & Lucas of Orange Sky Laundry share their challenges and insights on creating a successful not-for-profit that assists homeless Australians, talk about trends in the sector, discuss the growth of social enterprise and required changes in policy.
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On Episode 32 of Impact Boom, Robin Dick provides insights into social innovation and education, discusses how government can help create long term opportunities and shares advice for social innovators and entrepreneurs.
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On Episode 28 of Impact Boom, Wouter Kersten provides strong insights on social enterprise startups and the shift he has seen in the sector, as well as sharing experience about gaining funding, building the right culture and scaling.
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On Episode 19 of Impact Boom, Nikoline Arns and Sidney Wuo share their insights & experience in social innovation & entrepreneurship, discussing a range of local projects around education & co-working in Barcelona.
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On Episode 18 of Impact Boom, Guido Charosky defines innovation, drawing on his experience across different sectors and academia to share insights into user centred design and global trends in design education.
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On Episode 13 of Impact Boom, Stephanie Hughes talks us through key insights into tackling complex problems with comprehensive innovation, she discusses her theory behind architecting interactions & shares some inspirational projects.
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On Episode 10 of Impact Boom, Jeroen Beekmans discusses a variety of interesting city initiatives that have taken place in the Netherlands to create positive social impact. He shares insights into activating city spaces, funding, running Pecha Kucha, concerns he has for Amsterdam, as well as an exciting ’sharing economy’ apartment project Pop-Up City has in the pipeline.
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On Episode 9 of Impact Boom, Daniela Martinez discusses key learnings from her experience in social innovation, shares insights about social entrepreneurship, talks about collaborative work environments and discusses some inspirational impact initiatives in Mexico.
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