http://www.socialedge.org daily 1 2009-05-14T15:37:03Z http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/topic_images No publisher jclark 2009-05-11T15:36:46Z Folder http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-what-s-the-impact-of-this-all An interactive session exploring various approaches to assessing impact. No publisher mbaker swf2008-10 impact measurement 2008-03-27T16:12:23Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/hypberbolic-discounting-family-planning-and-the-holy-see-2013-oh-my The Opening Plenary Sets the Stage for Big Things at SWF No publisher cgeorge swf2008-01 2009-02-12T17:42:24Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/the-politics-of-climate-change The 2008 Skoll World Forum opened with a bang today with a thought provoking talk by Lord Anthony Giddens, a world renowned sociologist. We know what the problem is, he said, but the fogginess lies when it comes to how we are going to solve it. No publisher mikequinn swf2008-01 2008-03-27T17:17:08Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/hybrid-and-for-profit-business-models There is no longer a clear distinction between non-profit and for-profit organisations. "Hybrid" models are becoming increasingly common to simultaneously deliver social impact and scale. But is this new organisational form more effective than the orthodox models, or does does it risk getting "stuck in the middle"? No publisher mikequinn swf2008-03 2008-03-27T20:06:37Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/common-ground-uncommon-achievements "Strategic Partnerships Between Multinational Corporations And Social Entrepreneurs" brought members of both community together to address the issues and challenges facing each party. No publisher romell swf2008-04 2009-02-12T17:42:46Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/consultancy-clinic-6 The VC Panel of the Skoll Forum No publisher mbaker 2008-03-28T18:07:46Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/the-cultural-arts-industry-innovation-and-social-change No publisher DanielSei swf2008-13 2008-03-28T22:22:07Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/introducing-the-skoll-blogger-brigade No publisher cgeorge 2008-03-25T18:53:47Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/empathy-and-ethics-drivers-of-our-shifting-culture “We’re not trying to capture markets, we’re trying to change the world.” -- Bill Drayton No publisher nickrussell swf2008-02 2008-03-28T01:29:53Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/innovation-and-change-in-government-culture-part-i What are the areas that government needs to get involved in, and where do they need to stay out? What might be fruitful? What can we learn from each other? What should we be wary of? What are the new frontiers? No publisher nkoren swf2008-05 2008-03-29T11:43:10Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/addressing-the-talent-gap Social Entrepreneurs increasingly report that access to human capital is one of the biggest challenges they face. This raises a whole host of challenges around recruiting and retaining the right talent to ensure effective implementation and impact on the ground. No publisher alygoods swf2008-11 2008-03-28T01:19:26Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/innovation-and-change-in-government-culture-part-ii The mission of many entrepreneurs is to change culture, whereas the mission of government is largely to stabilize it. These can be diametrically opposing goals, and if government controls the purse strings, then entrepreneurs can turn into bureaucrats. When this happens, then the tactical “success” of acquiring government funding can be a long-term strategic failure. So, when is it right to pursue government funding, and when should it be avoided? No publisher nkoren swf2008-05 2008-05-14T21:51:17Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/skoll-world-forum-consultancy-clinic-3 Consultancy clinic 3. The panel to give advice for the five fascinating pitches were extremely well placed, from an editor in the European Time magazine, to a professor of marketing, a representative from UBS philanthropy and co-founder and president of the US-based successful social entrepreneurship venture. No publisher WPDEL Skoll World Forum 2008-04-02T10:34:07Z Weblog Entry http://www.socialedge.org/blogs/skoll-scholars-2008/branding-matters-1 Douglas Holt, L’Oreal Professor for Marketing at the Said Business School provided some insights into the topic of branding. The following captures ideas from both his presentation as well as past academic papers. No publisher romell 2008-03-29T03:24:03Z Weblog Entry