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* Defines and develops a new set of variables to determine the best
conditions for effective social innovation* Useful for governments,
academic centers, foundations and entrepreneurs interested in
measuring the potential of social innovation* Builds on social
entrepreneurship research at ESADE Business School* Explores four
inspiring casesThe world s social, ecological and economic problems
are so complex and diverse that there will never be a
one-size-fits-all model for social innovation. The very nature of
social innovation as a new, better way of solving social problems
means that it is not even in the interest of social innovation
advocates to create tidy definitions, but rather to create
environments that allow for the process of creative destruction
with a social purpose to prosper.Inspired by a desire to deepen our
understanding of the role of social innovation in addressing today
s most pressing challenges, authors Heloise Buckland and David
Murillo explore four inspiring cases and define a new set of
variables to help better understand the conditions under which
social innovation can be most effective. These variables can be
helpful for investors, governments, academic centers, foundations
and individual entrepreneurs interested in measuring the potential
of any given social innovation to bring about the much-needed
systemic change to solve today s complex challenges.This book
builds on a track record of research and education in corporate
social responsibility and social entrepreneurship at ESADE Business
School s Institute of Social Innovation.Building on an
understanding of the key characteristics and challenges faced by
social entrepreneurs here authors undertake a deeper analysis of
social innovation."
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