Category Archives: 21st Century Education

6 Insights about changemaking – and the difference between knowing something and understanding it

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

A few weeks ago, I sat watching the final presentations from our class of Social Innovation Management Fellows in India. I was struck by 2 things. First, that in each presentation there was a deep insight, one that had the potential to … Continue reading →

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Are You Having an Intellectual Debate or a Religious One?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Ever find yourself in an argument where, no matter how much you feel the facts or even justice, is on your side, you simply cannot persuade the other person towards your point of view? This may be because you’re in … Continue reading →

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What to do, and what not: Putting my Harvard experience to use at Amani Institute

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Last weekend, I returned to the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) for my 10-year reunion. At first it felt that I had studied there in a past life; so much has happened to me (and to the university) since I graduated. … Continue reading →

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My Stanford Social Innovation Review series

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

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 by

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 by

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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Changemaker U

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

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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