How to Change the World: The essential handbook for social entrepreneurs, donors and policy makers

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How to identify, launch, develop and scale an idea so that it has the most effective and meaningful social impact, and benefits as many people as possible.

Everyone is always changing the world. What we do and how we do it affects our family, friends and colleagues, for better or for worse. But some people change the world more than others. Some succeed because they are geniuses, some because they are lucky and some because they are rich and powerful. But you do not need to be a genius, lucky, rich or powerful to have a profound impact on our world. All you need is an idea and the determination to make it happen.

Your idea can come from anywhere: from reading an article, talking to colleagues, stumbling across a good idea which can be developed. It is often tempting to say someone should do something about that. But why shouldnt that someone be you This book shows how anyone can take an idea and turn it into something that can have a meaningful and lasting impact on people's lives. This book shows how anyone can perform the miracle of creating something great out of nothing.

The simplest way to read this book is as a manual on how you can change the world. From finding the money, to identifying the best people with whom to join forces, How to Change the World will help you to find the best route forward, target and dismantle any obstacles, and to leave a positive mark on sections of society or areas of the globe.

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With its clear, practical and pragmatic steps, this guide is invaluable for anyone who wants to change the world! Ruthlessly honest (and demanding the same from its reader), yet consistently inspiring and thought-provoking. Jo does not shy away from uncomfortable truths. -- Steve Cutts * Chair, UNFPA Oversight Advisory Committee; Former United Nations and Commonwealth Assistant Secretary-General *
Drawing on his experience as a charity founder, Jo articulates a formula for changing the world that has such resonance with my own experience I found myself nodding along as I was reading. I only wish this practical step-by-step guide on how to ignite the spark of an idea had existed when I started out. A must-read. -- Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs * Founder, Surviving Economic Abuse *
A well-timed book; the blueprint to making your idea a reality and changing the world. Take your dream, read this, and let it fly. -- Jo Youle OBE * CEO, Missing People *
This is the book that I wish I'd had when starting out as a social entrepreneur. It's rich with ideas and examples, organized around a simple, practical model. It'll be invaluable to anyone who aspires to get stuck in and really make a difference. -- Tom Ravenscroft * Founder & CEO, Skills Builder Partnership *
A much-needed practical guide to help anyone turn a good idea into a life changing social enterprise! -- Natasha Porter OBE * Founder & CEO, Unlocked Graduates *
Required reading for all those willing to dedicate their life's work to making a difference. -- Vikas Pota * Founder & CEO, T4 Education *

Author Bio

Jo Owen is the author of over 20 books, including Smart Leadership, which together have been translated into more than 20 languages and with UK sales exceeding 150,000 copies. He is also the only four-time winning author of the Chartered Management Institute Gold Award. In addition to being a writer, Jo was previously the founder of eight NGOs, including Teach First. He appears regularly across national media, and is a sought-after international keynote speaker.