Visiting countries over a short period of time is often fascinating but it’s not as fulfilling as living in a different country. I had the chance to understand this over the past year living in South Asia, where social entrepreneurship is certainly on the rise,...
The role of technology in increasing efficiency is commonly understood. What tends to be less commonly known is that, just as technology breaks down when it’s not properly maintained, so do relationships. Yet, how many of us take the time to develop and...
How can charities and social enterprises get the best out of their people to drive the change they’re seeking? Mark Norbury, chief executive of UnLtd, the foundation for social entrepreneurs, shares knowledge borne from recent experience When I...
“Go slow to move fast.” Depending on your perspective this saying could mean a variety of things, such as: rushing can result in missed opportunities and mistakes, our productivity and efficiency increase as our skills develop, or resistance is less likely to be...
“Do you mind if I roll up the window?” New Delhi was one of the most polluted cities on earth and I was happy to limit my first hand experience to the fifteen minutes I spent waiting outside the airport. I was to begin my new position with an NGO in the southern most...
