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Social Innovation and Impact in Nonprofit Leadership
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The Masses are the Ruling Classes
The Masses are the Ruling Classes argues that popular sentiments rule social decision making and that elites are essentially obedient to democratic preferences, and not the other way around. The US is deeply committed to a series of values -- extreme individualism, emotional sources of truth, and a sense of chosenness -- that stunt its social development. These ideas are developed in the context of iconic social welfare programs.
Building Better Social Programs
Building Better Social Programs situates evidence-based policymaking with respect to the welfare state, describes key organizations driving the evidence-based movement, and proposes innovations designed to extend benefits to the working class. In addition to providing case studies of cost-effective programs delivering positive outcomes, this volume will include interviews with luminaries who have propelled the evidence-based policy movement.
The U.S. Technology Skills Gap
Is a widening “skills gap” in science and math education threatening America’s future? That is the seminal question addressed in The U.S. Technology Skills Gap, a comprehensive 104-year review of math and science education in America. Some claim this “skills gap” is “equivalent to a permanent national recession” while others cite how the gap threatens America’s future economic, workforce employability and national security. This much is sure: America’s math and science skills gap is, or should be, an issue of concern for every business and information technology executive in the United States and The U.S Technology Skills Gap is the how-to-get involved guidebook for those e...
Be the Change
In candid conversations with the world's most successful philanthropists, Endlich delves into the world of tycoons who choose to redistribute their wealth through charitable donations, thereby dramatically changing today's nonprofit sector.
Responsibility at Work
This collection of essays focuses on how workers conceptualize and act upon their responsibilities at work. The contributors examine creativity, drive, caring, and purpose as models and explore the dysfunctions that can lead to compromised work and employee cynicism.
哈佛商業評論2011年5月號
能者多勞不過勞 哈佛商學院資深講師博任（Robert C. Pozen）是典型的多勞能者，他常身兼數職、一心多用，擔任過兩家大型共同基金的高階主管、律師、政府官員、法學教授，還是多產作家。但他游刃有餘，不會過勞。知識工作者的生活常態，似乎總有做不完的待辦事項，回不完的電子郵件，開不完的會。工作設計和工作分配可能是造成這種問題的重要原因，你如何進安排自己的工作是另一大原因。這一期有幾篇文章著眼的是後者，讓幾位專家告訴你，如何更有效率地安排和進行工作，以激發自己和所帶領團隊的生產力。 身...
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A Year Up
The inspiring story of a pioneering program that is redefining urban young adults as economic assets, not deficits During Gerald Chertavian’s many years as a Big Brother, the former technology entrepreneur realized that our nation’s "Opportunity Divide" strands millions of young, disadvantaged, yet motivated workers at the bottom of the job ladder. In 2000, Chertavian dedicated his life to closing that divide and Year Up was born. Year Up is an intensive program that offers low income young adults training, mentorship, internships, and ultimately real jobs—often with Fortune 500 companies. 85 percent of program graduates are employed or in full-time college within four months of gradua...
The Social Impact Advantage: Win Customers and Talent By Harnessing Your Business For Good
Build trust―and boost revenue―by embracing social causes the right way Our society is at a crossroads. It’s no longer enough to have the best product or the most value add for your customers. Today’s consumers demand more than just product quality and price. They’re looking at how your company aligns with their values, how tapped into the social climate you are, and how authentic your social stances appear. In order to increase revenue and seize the competitive edge, your organization needs to embrace social causes and do it the right way. Embracing social causes can help you grow your business and build better relationships with your team, community, and the world at large. But it...
