Despite enormous investments in time and money, we are still making insufficient progress in addressing social and environmental problems. What if we could exponentially increase our impact? Globally, a new generation is looking beyond mere profit for meaning.
Unlike the business world, few social initiatives achieve real scalable impact. Inspired by modern innovation methods, as described in The Lean Startup, Lean Impact focuses on one goal: creating radically more social value.
The Need for Social Innovation
Social change is more complex than developing an app. It requires more listening, care, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. To create lasting impact, solutions must be embraced by the target group, address underlying causes, and enable rapid scaling.
Lean Impact Approach
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Rapid Experimentation and Iteration
- Unwavering Focus on Actual Impact
About the Author
Ann Mei Chang brings a unique perspective from her experience in Silicon Valley and as Chief Innovation Officer at USAID. She illustrates her insights with stories from over 200 organizations worldwide.
Who is Lean Impact For?
This book is an indispensable guide for non-profit organizations, social enterprises, companies with triple bottom line, foundations, government agencies, philanthropists, impact investors, and volunteers.
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