Government Alone Can't Solve Society's Biggest Problems
World hunger. Climate change. Crumbling infrastructure. It's clear that in today's era of fiscal constraints and political gridlock, we can no longer turn to government alone to tackle these and other towering social problems. What's required is a new, more collaborative and productive economic system. The Solution Revolution brings hope?revealing just such a burgeoning new economy where players from across the spectrum of business, government, philanthropy, and social enterprise converge to solve big problems and create public value.
By erasing public-private sector boundaries, the solution economy is unlocking trillions of dollars in social benefit and commercial value. Where tough societal problems persist, new problem solvers are crowdfunding, ridesharing, app-developing, or impact-investing to design innovative new solutions for seemingly intractable problems. Providing low-cost health care, fighting poverty, creating renewable energy, and preventing obesity are just a few of the tough challenges that also represent tremendous opportunities for those at the vanguard of this movement. They create markets for social good and trade solutions instead of dollars to fill the gap between what government can provide and what citizens need.
So what drives the solution economy? Who are these new players and how are their roles changing? How can we grow the movement? And how can we participate?
Deloitte's William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan answer these questions and more, and they introduce us to the people and organizations driving the revolution?from edgy social enterprises growing at a clip of 15 percent a year, to megafoundations, to Fortune 500 companies delivering social good on the path to profit. Recyclebank, RelayRides, and LivingGoods are just a few of the innovative organizations you'll read about in this book.
Government cannot handle alone the huge challenges facing our global society?and it shouldn't. We need a different economic paradigm that can flexibly draw on resources, combine efforts, and create value, while improving the lives of citizens. The Solution Revolution shows the way.
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World hunger. Climate change. Crumbling infrastructure. It's clear that in today's era of fiscal constraints and political gridlock, we can no longer turn to government alone to tackle these and other towering social problems. What's required is a new, more collaborative and productive economic system. The Solution Revolution brings hope?revealing just such a burgeoning new economy where players from across the spectrum of business, government, philanthropy, and social enterprise converge to solve big problems and create public value.
By erasing public-private sector boundaries, the solution economy is unlocking trillions of dollars in social benefit and commercial value. Where tough societal problems persist, new problem solvers are crowdfunding, ridesharing, app-developing, or impact-investing to design innovative new solutions for seemingly intractable problems. Providing low-cost health care, fighting poverty, creating renewable energy, and preventing obesity are just a few of the tough challenges that also represent tremendous opportunities for those at the vanguard of this movement. They create markets for social good and trade solutions instead of dollars to fill the gap between what government can provide and what citizens need.
So what drives the solution economy? Who are these new players and how are their roles changing? How can we grow the movement? And how can we participate?
Deloitte's William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan answer these questions and more, and they introduce us to the people and organizations driving the revolution?from edgy social enterprises growing at a clip of 15 percent a year, to megafoundations, to Fortune 500 companies delivering social good on the path to profit. Recyclebank, RelayRides, and LivingGoods are just a few of the innovative organizations you'll read about in this book.
Government cannot handle alone the huge challenges facing our global society?and it shouldn't. We need a different economic paradigm that can flexibly draw on resources, combine efforts, and create value, while improving the lives of citizens. The Solution Revolution shows the way.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
...pulsating with fresh ideas about civic and business and philanthropic engagement...the breadth of examples is impressive and global." The Wall Street Journal
Eggers and Macmillan's work succeeds...as a guide to new opportunities to profit from socially impactful' activities once thought unprofitable." Financial Times
Another good read, The Solution Revolution explores how business, government, philanthropy and social enterprise are converging to solve big problems and create public value...the innovations Eggers and Macmillan outline, and the possibilities they imagine, are fascinating and tantalizing." The Washington Post
The Solution Revolution is an excellent primer for anyone interested in joining the ranks of the social sector...Very few authors and researchers have provided such a comprehensive view of the social sector..." Policy Perspectives (policy-perspectives.org)
This book looks at how business, government, and social enterprises are teaming up to solve society's toughest problems. It's the best book out there on mobilising communities to solve wicked problems," says Peter Williams from audit and consulting firm Deloitte." Sydney Morning Herald , Summer Reading List, Tech Knowledge
... a fascinating preview of our economic future, a system where choice, sustainability, and more adaptive ecosystems offer all of us the ability to collaborate towards better solutions." USA Book News
... a pick for social issues and business collections alike. Business collections will find this a specific, inspirational guide!" Midwest Book Review
For a book devoted to seemingly intractable problems, it has a very hopeful message." BizEd magazine
A thought-provoking book on how changes have given rise to new issues and challenges and how important it is for society to think beyond self." The Star
an energetic study" and saying, These stories along with substantive advice for individuals and governments alike present a persuasive argument that the future of global change rests squarely in the hands of ordinary citizens." Publishers Weekly
... worth reading because it is vital to comprehend how, to an astonishing extent, this convergence is already changing the world." Vancouver Sun
If you're looking for an optimistic read, The Solution Revolution: How Business, Government, and Social Enterprises Are Teaming Up to Solve Society's Toughest Problems is a perfect choice...This is high-energy, high-level thinking being put into on-the-ground practice to see what comes of it." Associations Now (ASAE: American Society of Association Executives)
The Solution Revolution shows how entrepreneurs all over the world are stepping forward to innovate for the public good." T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development)
The Solution Revolution provides a useful and thought-provoking method map, examples, and inspiration for this journey." Research-Technology Management
ADVANCE PRAISE for The Solution Revolution :
Walter Isaacson, President and CEO, Aspen Institute; author, Steve Jobs
Citizens and businesses are creating a solution economy' that blends market forces and altruism to get good things done . . . Watch out. This book may inspire you to join the revolution!"
Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, XPRIZE Foundation; Chairman, Singularity University; coauthor, Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
Today the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest market opportunities. Want to become a billionaire? Solve a billion-person problem. The Solution Revolution shows you how."
Jennifer Pahlka, Deputy US CTO; founder and Executive Director, Code for America
The Solution Revolution explores how the intersections of the s
Eggers and Macmillan's work succeeds...as a guide to new opportunities to profit from socially impactful' activities once thought unprofitable." Financial Times
Another good read, The Solution Revolution explores how business, government, philanthropy and social enterprise are converging to solve big problems and create public value...the innovations Eggers and Macmillan outline, and the possibilities they imagine, are fascinating and tantalizing." The Washington Post
The Solution Revolution is an excellent primer for anyone interested in joining the ranks of the social sector...Very few authors and researchers have provided such a comprehensive view of the social sector..." Policy Perspectives (policy-perspectives.org)
This book looks at how business, government, and social enterprises are teaming up to solve society's toughest problems. It's the best book out there on mobilising communities to solve wicked problems," says Peter Williams from audit and consulting firm Deloitte." Sydney Morning Herald , Summer Reading List, Tech Knowledge
... a fascinating preview of our economic future, a system where choice, sustainability, and more adaptive ecosystems offer all of us the ability to collaborate towards better solutions." USA Book News
... a pick for social issues and business collections alike. Business collections will find this a specific, inspirational guide!" Midwest Book Review
For a book devoted to seemingly intractable problems, it has a very hopeful message." BizEd magazine
A thought-provoking book on how changes have given rise to new issues and challenges and how important it is for society to think beyond self." The Star
an energetic study" and saying, These stories along with substantive advice for individuals and governments alike present a persuasive argument that the future of global change rests squarely in the hands of ordinary citizens." Publishers Weekly
... worth reading because it is vital to comprehend how, to an astonishing extent, this convergence is already changing the world." Vancouver Sun
If you're looking for an optimistic read, The Solution Revolution: How Business, Government, and Social Enterprises Are Teaming Up to Solve Society's Toughest Problems is a perfect choice...This is high-energy, high-level thinking being put into on-the-ground practice to see what comes of it." Associations Now (ASAE: American Society of Association Executives)
The Solution Revolution shows how entrepreneurs all over the world are stepping forward to innovate for the public good." T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development)
The Solution Revolution provides a useful and thought-provoking method map, examples, and inspiration for this journey." Research-Technology Management
ADVANCE PRAISE for The Solution Revolution :
Walter Isaacson, President and CEO, Aspen Institute; author, Steve Jobs
Citizens and businesses are creating a solution economy' that blends market forces and altruism to get good things done . . . Watch out. This book may inspire you to join the revolution!"
Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, XPRIZE Foundation; Chairman, Singularity University; coauthor, Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
Today the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest market opportunities. Want to become a billionaire? Solve a billion-person problem. The Solution Revolution shows you how."
Jennifer Pahlka, Deputy US CTO; founder and Executive Director, Code for America
The Solution Revolution explores how the intersections of the s