The world is beset with enormous problems. And as a nonprofit, NGO, foundation, impact investor, or socially responsible company, your organization is on a mission to solve them. But what exactly should you do? And how will you know whether it's working? Too many people assume that good intentions w[...]
Profitable innovation doesn't just happen. It must be managed, measured, and properly executed, and few companies know how to accomplish this effectively. Making Innovation Work presents a formal innovation process proven to work at HP, Microsoft and Toyota, to help ordinary managers drive top and b[...]
In recent years, corporations of all sizes and orientations have become more sensitive to social issues and stakeholder concerns, and they are collectively striving to become better corporate citizens (in some cases, urged on by shareholder pressure or government regulations). The best practices in [...]
"Traditional pathways to delivering health care to the global poor are failing. Five million children die each year before their fifth birthday due to lack of basic health education, services, or low-cost treatments. Bing and Epstein show how focusing micro-innovations at the level of care is the wa[...]
NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED
Most companies today have some commitment to corporate social responsibility, but implementing these initiatives can be particularly challenging. While a lot has been written on ethical and strategic factors, there is still a dearth of information on the practica[...]
Over the years, corporations have become more sensitive to social issues and stakeholder concerns. They are striving to become better corporate citizens. This "how-to-do-it" guide is suitable for corporate leaders, strategists, academics, sustainability consultants, and those with an interest in act[...]
A book for managers grounded in the best academic and managerial research. A practical guide describing the steps for identifying, measuring and improving social impact. With numerous examples of actual organizational approaches, research into more than 50 organizations, and extensive practical guid[...]