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It's great to see more businesses realising the importance of education for social impact. We hope across 2024 and beyond that more businesses put education at the heart of their strategy and share a vision of the world we all want to see. https://lnkd.in/eBzViVWs

Ready to make a real impact? 🌍 Are you passionate about making a positive change in the world? Do you want to learn how to create a lasting impact on the issues that matter most to you? Look no further! We're excited to introduce you to the Impact Measurement Programme - a transformative journey that will empower you to make a difference. 🌱 What to Expect: ✅ Gain in-depth knowledge about effective impact strategies, from community engagement to sustainable practices. ✅ Receive guidance from experienced mentor Heidi Fisher MBE who has made a significant impact in her field. ✅ Network and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion and commitment to positive change. ✅ Apply your learning to hands-on projects that make a tangible difference. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone eager to create meaningful change, this programme is designed to support you on your journey towards making a lasting impact. Enrollment is now open! Click the link in the comments to discover more about the Impact Measurement Programme and take your first step toward creating a better world👇 #makeanimpact #impactprogramme #changemakers #socialimpact #sustainability #learnandgrow

#SocialValue Unlocking the Power of Social Value: Make a Difference in Your Circle! In a world where impact matters more than ever, understanding and embracing social value can set you apart. Whether you're a professional, a business leader, or an academic, here's how you can harness social value for greater good and success: #Professionals: Think beyond profit. How are your projects improving community well-being or contributing to environmental sustainability? Share your story or initiative where you've seen social value in action. #ProfessionalImpact #Businesses: It's not just about the bottom line. How are you creating economic equity or fostering social capital? Highlight a program or practice that demonstrates your commitment to social value. #BusinessWithPurpose #Academics: Knowledge is powerful, but application is transformative. How are your research and teachings/learnings promoting ethical practices or cultural enrichment? Discuss an innovative approach or study that showcases social value. #AcademicImpact Let's start a conversation! Comment below with your experiences or ideas on integrating social value into your work. How are you making a difference? #IzwiBackendServices

#SocialValue Unlocking the Power of Social Value: Make a Difference in Your Circle! In a world where impact matters more than ever, understanding and embracing social value can set you apart. Whether you're a professional, a business leader, or an academic, here's how you can harness social value for greater good and success: #Professionals: Think beyond profit. How are your projects improving community well-being or contributing to environmental sustainability? Share your story or initiative where you've seen social value in action. #ProfessionalImpact #Businesses: It's not just about the bottom line. How are you creating economic equity or fostering social capital? Highlight a program or practice that demonstrates your commitment to social value. #BusinessWithPurpose #Academics: Knowledge is powerful, but application is transformative. How are your research and teachings/learnings promoting ethical practices or cultural enrichment? Discuss an innovative approach or study that showcases social value. #AcademicImpact Let's start a conversation! Comment below with your experiences or ideas on integrating social value into your work. How are you making a difference? #IzwiBackendServices

This catalytic thinking framework seems very applicable to educational, as well as social, innovation: for designing curriculum and how we structure our organisations. ‘While most social innovations aim at innovative actions, the “catalytic thinking” framework aims at the thinking behind those actions— the beliefs and assumptions that invisibly inform every decision people make. In analyzing those assumptions and beliefs, we see that they are actually answers to questions we don’t realize we’re asking.’ Thanks for sharing, Jeremy Mayall #catalyticthinking #curiosity #socialinnovation #educationalinnovation https://lnkd.in/gPRMH25B

A big goal in creating the online and self-paced version of our Social Impact Measurement and Management Accreditation course was to increase accessibility and share our decade of learnings as widely and practically as possible. Receiving feedback like this from recent graduate Sally Pitson is solidifying that choice! "I recently completed The Social Impact Measurement course, and I must say it was an excellent experience. Here's why: > Clarity and Simplicity: The course content is delivered in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. Concepts were explained without unnecessary jargon, making it accessible to learners of all backgrounds. > Self-Paced Learning: The self-paced format allowed me to learn at my own speed. I appreciated the flexibility to revisit modules and dive deeper into specific topics as needed. > Practical Application: As someone passionate about measuring the impact of our programs, this course was invaluable. It provided practical tools and techniques to strengthen our ability to measure wellbeing outcomes effectively. Overall, I highly recommend The Social Impact Measurement course to anyone interested in making a positive difference in their community. Kudos to the instructors for creating such a valuable learning experience!" If you'd like to learn more about the course yourself. You can register for one of our free upcoming information sessions. 20th March  1:30pm AEDT/10:30am AWST/3:30pm NZST       8th April 12pm AEDT/9am AWST/2pm NZST Register today - https://lnkd.in/gks-zcKY

I recall some time ago being on a panel where what I said to this given audience was considered a provocation. And what did I have to say? That value in the built environment extends beyond what we can put figures against. So I’ve read with a keen interest this article on a critical enquiry into added value and numerical measurement as it applies to social value. Ani Raiden and Andrew King make the case which is worth spending some time on. Key points include: - The concept of social value has evolved rapidly and legislation is a key driver - A critical engagement with the numerical measurement of social value as added value - While legislation and policy create the drive, the emphasis is on measuring social value, and added value, in numerical terms - The authors point out that due to the contextual approach, there can be variability in use of terms etc which can make it difficult for project partners to understand, agree and meet differing requirements (yes, yes and yes!) - 'Current policy is sending mixed messages about the importance of local specificity, while at the same time creating a framework of universalist requirements’ -  That focusing on numerical terms tends to lead to a focus on activities that can easily be converted into figures (yep, and lots of reasons why this is a big problem) -  And the killer point for me is that we need to ‘find a useful place for creating as well as assessing and measuring social value using qualitative methodologies and sharing powerful stories in addition to numerical data.’ -  Co-creation, participative design etc are critical -  Critical engagement with the SDGs -  Who makes the decisions about what gets measured? And yes, I get the need to attach numbers to activities but it is more complex. In working with clients, I’m always clear that while it’s easy to put a number against some things i.e. no of appreticeships, local spend etc; this should not dictate activities being undertaken. And here we bring in the importance of using both quantitative and qualitative data, and applying all the necessary caveats to both. #esg #esginrealestate #socialvalue Gemma John, PhDTilly Crowhurst - another one you'll find of interest https://lnkd.in/eF-m-XYW

Unlock your students' potential with our transformative Social Innovation programmes, designed to cultivate essential skills such as: ✅ Resilience ✅ Self-acceptance ✅ Optimism ✅ Empathy ✅ Self-efficacy & Empower them to impact their communities positively and beyond! Registration is now open! Find out more: ysi.ie/sign-up 🚀

I am happy to launch my website with my first blog post examining the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement (distribution) in social impact. The summary: - Addressing complex social challenges demands a distributed approach, engaging diverse stakeholders in problem-solving. This method enhances understanding, fosters innovation, and broadens solution benefits, especially for global "grand challenges" like climate change. - Yet, distribution comes with challenges including managing stakeholder dynamics and group-think inefficiencies. Having effective structures with facilitative, transformational, and systems leadership are the key to harnessing multi-stakeholder engagement within resource constraints. Keep following for more discussions about how to make positive social impact! P.S (This post was adapted shamelessly from my MBA assignment) https://lnkd.in/eHaVuVzQ

🔍 Ready to revolutionize your approach to social change? 🔍 🌟 Social change starts with building change tolerance within ourselves. Our education system often overlooks this crucial aspect, focusing solely on the mind. But what if we approached it differently? Traditional trainings follow a rigid model, but what if we embraced a continuous practice model, like in PE or art class? 🎨 Let's explore social change with new techniques and skills to improve upon. Let's MAKE SPACE to practice embodied, sustainable, and intersectional social change. 💪 #SocialChange #Intersectionality #PracticePracticePractice