Author Archives: roshanjpaul

My Stanford Social Innovation Review series

Posted on January 3, 2018

I’ve collaborated with the Stanford Social Innovation Review to write a series of articles about our work in social innovation education. Here is the list of articles I wrote or co-wrote as part of the series, in chronological order. In July 2017, we … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Social Enterprise Skill Shortage: Why a ‘Fundamental Rethink’ is Needed

Posted on August 5, 2017

As part of a series of essays on talent development in the social sector, I wrote an essay for Next Billion in which I argued that living one’s values and following one’s purpose are fundamental ingredients for a fulfilled career. … Continue reading →

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How To Survive the Age of Nationalism: A First Step in Finding Common Ground

Posted on April 30, 2017

In a world increasingly and bitterly divided along values-based lines, how do we connect with those who disagree with us? And isn’t that an imperative for civil society in this new age of nationalism? On LinkedIn, I describe an experiment … Continue reading →

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The Best of Times? Reflecting on a Turbulent Year for Changemakers

Posted on December 30, 2016

On LinkedIn, I reflected on 2016, a disastrous year. Or was it? Perhaps 2016 wasn’t as bad as it was made out to be. And for our work at Amani Institute, it was a game-changing year. Please click here to … Continue reading →

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Changemaker U

Posted on October 31, 2016

Should social impact be the basis of all higher education? This is the question that Tricia Bisoux sought to explore with me in this interview on BizEd. BizEd is a bi-monthly magazine for individuals and organizations involved or interested in collegiate … Continue reading →

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Tackling Complexity and Change

Posted on October 15, 2016

Wasafiri is a global consulting firm that “aspires to be a 21st century guild that brings together consultants into a professional community of practice that, as before, transcends institutional boundaries, promotes learning and offers our clients an assurance of quality.” … Continue reading →

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How Do You Learn How to Change the World?

Posted on May 1, 2016

In April 2016, I was honored to give a TEDx talk at TEDxAmsterdamED. It was a thrilling experience to walk onstage at a TED event, to find your way in the darkness to that red dot of a carpet, turn … Continue reading →

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