What it means to be a Changemaker
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The document discusses becoming a changemaker by spotting social problems and finding solutions. It emphasizes that every graduate can be a changemaker through their career decisions. It also discusses Ashoka, a foundation that supports social innovators with new solutions to global issues. Finally, it outlines a changemaker certificate program consisting of 6 units focused on understanding social change and developing skills like problem solving to create social ventures.
What it means to be a Changemaker
- 1. “Being a Changemaker is simply being able to spot a social problem, and know what to do about it”
- 2. No1 in the UK for Social Enterprise – Delivering an enhanced student experience – Delivering entrepreneurial, innovation and enterprise skills – Delivering through social inclusion and social innovation to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society • Not every graduate will start an enterprise, but everybody can be a Changemaker • The social impact of UN lies in the decisions its graduates make over their careers
- 3. Ashoka- a global foundation Innovators for the Public • Need people to look again at global social problems, and devise new solutions • Articulate the solution with passion and intelligence to get them implemented • AshokaU is a consortium of 30 global universities committed to the Ashoka values and supporting social innovation
- 4. Unifying principles Everyone a changemaker 1. Believe they have a responsibility to make positive changes in society 2. Believe they have the power and resources (tangible and intangible) to make a difference 3. Take initiative to bring about innovative change, local and systemic 4. Work with others to maximise impact, working in groups and networks 5. Know and live authentically according to their values 6. Practice empathy; by entering, by a willed use of the imagination, another person's world without judgement.
- 5. What do these two people have in common?
- 6. What about Suzi Rees of iDid Adventure?
- 7. Changemaking Social Social innovation entrepreneurship Social enterprise
- 8. Changemaker Behaviours • Communication • Problem solving • Team work • Planning and Organising • Adaptability • Integrity • Independence • Empathy • Leadership http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/top-ten-skills.htm
- 10. Changemaker Certificate • 6 Units, Bronze, Silver, Gold 1. Understanding social change, innovation & entrepreneurship, 2. Understanding me- my personal assets, skills and resources and my innovation orientation (SU Change ME campaign) 3. Understanding society, communities and social problems- through voluntary action, scientific research, employment or experience 4. Solving problems- through innovation, ideation and decision-making skills 5. Venture planning- either business, product planning, event creation, performance or media campaigning to achieve mainstreaming 6. Communicating the venture- marketing and media, personal and organisational branding
- 11. Features • Designed, written and delivered by students • The best of social innovation learning & teaching • Online community & practical activities • Free to students and University staff • Handbook available for print • Unique LifeHack tool
- 12. Start the conversation #listitliveit