Getting Beyond Better

Posted on 15 December 2018 by Roger L. Martin

Who drives transformation in society How do they do it In this compelling book, strategy guru Roger L Martin and Skoll Foundation President and CEO Sally R Osberg describe how social entrepreneurs target systems that exist in a stable but unjust equilibrium and transform them into entirely new, superior, and sustainable equilibria All of these leaders call them disrupters, visionaries, or changemakers develop, build, and scale their solutions in ways that bring about the truly revolutionary change that makes the world a fairer and better place.The book begins with a probing and useful theory of social entrepreneurship, moving through history to illuminate what it is, how it works, and the nature of its role in modern society The authors then set out a framework for understanding how successful social entrepreneurs actually go about producing transformative change There are four key stages understanding the world envisioning a new future building a model for change and scaling the solution With both depth and nuance, Martin and Osberg offer rich examples and personal stories and share lessons and tools invaluable to anyone who aspires to drive positive change, whatever the context Getting Beyond Better sets forth a bold new framework, demonstrating how and why meaningful change actually happens in the world and providing concrete lessons and a practical model for businesses, policymakers, civil society organizations, and individuals who seek to transform our world for good. 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Martin [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr Change is usually led or inspired by a few, their actions creating a wave and latterly change as people either follow suit, adapt or switch course Not every pioneer will effect change and one current term de jour is social entrepreneur and in this book the authors argue that such people are helping push change by observing systems and technologies that are ripe for transformation, sometimes going out on a limb, but nonetheless trying This is a bit of a specialist read, looking at the theory o Change is usually led or inspired by a few, their actions creating a wave and latterly change as people either follow suit, adapt or switch course Not every pioneer will effect change and one current term de jour is social entrepreneur and in this book the authors argue that such people are helping push change by observing systems and technologies that are ripe for transformation, sometimes going out on a limb, but non...Great book for anyone who is looking to make social impact It clearly addresses how we have to dothan do good, we have to to good better I gave only 3 stars, because the writing wasn t as intriguing to me.I think this book provided some really interesting background to social entrepreneurship and how social entrepreneurship works which, as the subtitle of the book, is the main point , even if some parts seemed fluffy or repetitive I found it ea...FAVORITE BOOK ON SOCIAL INNOVATION So good.I m not exactly sure why, but I had high hopes for this book I feel that it has been frequently referenced in various conversations I ve had regarding social impact innovation But after reading the forward and intro, I realized that I needed to shift my expectations and recognize that the book is intended to be a guide for understanding their social entrepreneurship framework, which although seems pretty straight forward, was really brought to life in context through the various case studie I m not exactly sure why, ...I had reviewed this book for the Hindu Business Line A link to that is pasted here was a little disappointed at their Indian choices of companies or ventures AMUL was a glaring omission Lijjat was another bottom up one And the choice of Aadhaar is mystifying The only explanation I have is that Aadhaar was included because of Nandan Nilekani Otherwise, how can principles of a business be applied to something that is part of an infrastructure and not I had reviewed this book for the Hindu Business Line A link to that is pasted here was a little disappointed at their Indian choices of companies or ventures AM...Great introduction to a handful of organizations that have made massive impact on the lives of the poor and a framework from which to consider new approaches A very readable guide for newbies like me in the global development world.A quick read but one of the scholarly books on the subject of social entrepreneurship The authors provide a definition and a framework for it, contrasting it with government and private business, and arguing that social entrepreneurship does have a place, indeed, is necessary in today s world The bar is set high for one to be a social entrepreneur they must change the existing equilibrium to a new one, and not just provide incremental solutions, very much in the spirit of Peter Thiel s Zero t A quick read but one of the scholarly books on the subject of social entrepreneurship The authors provide a definition ...A must read for anybody trying to make something in the world better, and then get beyond better Even if you re trying to do it through a business start up, this book will open your eyes to new ways to enhance and expand y...This reads like an academic book and should be approached that way too You have to be extremely interested in social entrepreneurship or leadership for this to be valuable to you That being said, the case studies were amazing, but it made me redefine myself bec...

15 December 2018

Roger L. Martin