Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course explores the intersection of social impact and business growth, equipping learners with the tools to create successful, sustainable businesses with positive social impact.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the concept of social impact and its importance in business
  • Learn how to measure social impact and use it to drive growth
  • Develop strategies for creating a sustainable business with positive social impact

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of social impact in business
  • Develop strategies for measuring and increasing social impact
  • Create a sustainable business with positive social impact

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of business principles
  • Interest in social impact and sustainability

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

Similar Courses

  • Managing Social and Human Capital
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Sustainable Business Strategy

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Muhammad Yunus
  • Blake Mycoskie

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Description

In Course 3 of this Specialization you will first of all learn about Social Impact Assessment. Hence you will be able to develop a method to evaluate the social mission that you achieve while implementing your business plan. Next you will outline an appropriate communication strategy for your social enterprise and will demonstrate how to market your products and services to beneficiaries and other customers. Here you will employ an adaptable communication strategy as you move from early adopters to a broader market share.

Outline

  • Introduction to Social Impact Assessment
  • Introduction to Course 3
  • Teamwork & Introduction to Module 1
  • Introduction to Social Impact Assessment | Simone Petersen
  • Group reformation | Babele | Peer evaluation exam
  • SROI – A Review of Methods | Danish Social Capital Fund
  • Measuring Social Impact
  • Introduction & Social Impact Assessment
  • Social Impact Assessment - A UK Perspective
  • Social Impact Assessment - A US Perspective
  • Mark Norbury (UnLtd) on impact evaluation & measurement
  • Start working on your Social Impact Assessment
  • Introduction to Fair Trade | Optional Case Assignment | Peer Evaluation Exam
  • Check out: SIAhub
  • How Social Enterprises Communicate
  • How To Market Social Products
  • How the Cafédirect Story continues | Bob Doherty & Iain Davis
  • Identify with whom you will communicate and why
  • 3 Strategies to Replicate Social Enterprises
  • Assignment Instructions
  • Replication Strategy for Specialisterne - Henrik Thomsen
  • Specialisterne (B): Replicating a Social Enterprise Success
  • Growing social enterprise
  • Growth and Replication of Social Enterprises
  • Replicating Social Innovations
  • Diversity and Inclusion at SAP | Anka Wittenberg
  • Best-practice examples India | Anirudh Agrawal
  • Best-practice example U.S. | Norris Krueger
  • Develop Your Growth & Replication Strategy
  • Assignment Instructions
  • Finalize your Business plan
  • Mobility CarSharing
  • Cafédirect | Bob Doherty
  • The Need to acknowledge Failure | Johanna Mair
  • Planning for Success by Preparing for Failure | Sudhanshu Rai
  • Getting ready for Submission
  • Good luck!

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how to create positive social impact through business growth in this informative course. Students rave about the engaging lectures and practical assignments that encourage critical thinking and inspire creativity. While some users noted the course material could be more challenging, they still appreciated the valuable insights and real-world examples provided.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

engaging lectures and practical assignments

Pros from User Reviews

  • Valuable insights on creating social impact through business growth
  • Real-world examples that inspire creativity
  • Engaging lectures that encourage critical thinking

Cons from User Reviews

  • Course material could be more challenging
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Some assignments not as relevant to all industries
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Kai Hockerts
Copenhagen Business School
Coursera

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