Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach
The second edition of this popular book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. Although social enterprises generally remain small, the impact of social entrepreneurs is increasing globally, as all countries are endeavouring to respond to increasingly complex social problems and demands for welfare at a time of government cut backs. Additional chapters and international case studies explore new developments, such as the rise of the social investment market, the use of design thinking and the increasing importance of social impact measurement.
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Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach
The second edition of this popular book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. Although social enterprises generally remain small, the impact of social entrepreneurs is increasing globally, as all countries are endeavouring to respond to increasingly complex social problems and demands for welfare at a time of government cut backs. Additional chapters and international case studies explore new developments, such as the rise of the social investment market, the use of design thinking and the increasing importance of social impact measurement.
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Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach

Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach

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The second edition of this popular book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. Although social enterprises generally remain small, the impact of social entrepreneurs is increasing globally, as all countries are endeavouring to respond to increasingly complex social problems and demands for welfare at a time of government cut backs. Additional chapters and international case studies explore new developments, such as the rise of the social investment market, the use of design thinking and the increasing importance of social impact measurement.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781447331711
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Publication date: 02/01/2017
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Christopher Durkin is an Associate Professor at the University of Northampton. Previously he was Head of the Northampton Institute of Urban Affairs, Social Enterprise Development Director in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Northampton, a member of the School’s senior management team and course leader for the MA in Social Innovation, a social venture builder programme. Robert Gunn is a former lecturer of social policy and social work at the University of York, who has an extensive practice background in the probation service specialising in community development.

Table of Contents

List of figures, tables and boxes vii

Notes on contributors viii

Acknowledgements xiii

Preface xiv

1 Introduction Christopher Durkin Robert Gunn 1

Chapter descriptions 1

Part 1 Skills in policy analysis 5

2 The place of social enterprise in UK contemporary policy Ian Buchanan 7

Introduction: history and context 7

Parameters of third sector activity and social enterprises 8

The Influence of policy on social enterprises 8

Market influence on the development of social enterprises 10

The future and sustainability of social enterprises 13

Conclusion 16

3 A changing context Christopher Durkin 19

Social impact measurement 21

4 What do we mean by 'social enterprise'? Defining social entrepreneurship Gladius Kulothungan 23

Introduction 23

The backdrop of capitalism 23

Why social enterprises? 24

Situating social enterprises 25

Defining social enterprises 26

Broad and narrow definitions 26

Recognising opportunities 28

The idea of social innovation 28

Social enterprises as hybrid organisations 29

Characteristics of social enterprises 29

Emergence of social enterprises 30

Conclusion 30

Part 2 Skills for social entrepreneurship 33

5 Identifying need Richard Bryant 35

Introduction 35

Defining need 35

Identifying community need 39

Skills for identifying need 45

Conclusion 47

6 Stakeholder participation and involvement in social enterprises Christopher Durkin Robert Gunn 51

Introduction 51

Social policy context 52

Where do social enterprises fit within this changing landscape? 55

Stakeholder participation and involvement 57

Power 59

Conclusion 61

7 Design thinking for social innovation Mik Pieniazek 65

Design thinking as a discursive exploration for creative solutions 65

Design thinking as a participatory community of innovation 65

Design thinking as a contextual inquiry 66

Design thinking as a means of understanding the context of social innovation 67

Design thinking as a creative synergy 67

Design thinking process 68

Design thinking as a future resource 69

8 The financing of social enterprise Wray Irwin 71

Introduction 71

Background 72

The funding gap 75

Conclusion 81

9 Financial planning for social enterprises Andrew Ferguson 83

It's good to plan 83

Income forecast 84

Income statement 87

Cash flow forecast 89

Managing financial risk 91

Conclusion 93

10 The challenges and risks of innovation in social entrepreneurship Tim Curtis 95

Introduction 95

Conceptualising innovation and its ethics 96

Analysing for innovation: systems skills 101

Implementing innovation: mind-set shifts 105

Conclusion 107

11 Leadership and management skills development in social enterprises Jon Griffith 111

Introduction 111

Leadership and management skills 112

Leadership and management in different types of organisations 113

The distinctive leadership and management tasks in social enterprises 114

Stages of growth in organisations 115

How are leadership and management skills developed? 117

Social enterprises: a special case? 118

Developing skills for leading and managing social enterprises 120

Conclusion 121

12 Developing social impact measurement for social enterprise Richard Hazenberg Jim Clifford 125

Overview 125

Defining social impact and measurement 126

CECES and the development of a common framework 127

Moving beyond GECES: the Ten-point Code for Social Impact Measurement 128

Part 3 Skills in practice 133

13 UK case study Mandy Young 135

Introduction 135

Development of an idea 135

Birth of the initial project: Corby Wheels 136

Developing an indoor arena 136

Developing a social enterprise 138

Social impact 140

Marketing the organisation 141

Private sector involvement 142

'Challenge the Alley' 142

Conclusion: the future 143

14 China case study Marie Tze Kwan So Carol Chyau 145

Introduction 145

Ventures in Development: an introduction 147

Case study 1 Met Xiang yak cheese 149

Case study 2 Shokay 152

Conclusion: envisioning the future 157

15 India case study Stan Thekaekara 159

Introduction 159

So what works best? 161

Just Change: a case study 162

Just Change: the theoretical framework 165

Operational framework 168

Conclusion: what the future holds 171

16 Japan case study Takashi Yamamoto 173

Introduction 173

Social trends in Japan 173

Japanese social enterprise 173

A regional strategy for social enterprises 174

Introducing Impact Hub Kyoto 175

17 Malaysia case study Shariha Khalid Christoffer Erichsen 177

Background: the challenge 177

A public-private-people partnership for impact: the solution 177

Everything is possible: the learning 181

18 Conclusion Christopher Durkin Robert Gunn 183

Skills for policy analysis 184

Skills for social entrepreneurship 184

Skills in practice 185

Appendix: Internet resources 187

Index 195

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"An excellent update of a key text on social enterprises with improved scope and insight. Vital reading for students, scholars and practitioners." Eddy Hogg, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent

"Traditional approaches to running economies and doing business seem inadequate and lack support from the wider public. This timely publication, rich with excellent case studies, provides a concrete approach towards making the world a better place." Tommy Hutchinson, Founder & CEO, i-genius

"Insightful essays on the mind-set and skill-set required by today’s social entrepreneurs, wherever in the world they may be." Asheem Singh, CEO of UK charity and social enterprise leaders’ network ACEVO

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