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This lesson outlines the crucial do's and don'ts for effectively researching a social challenge, emphasizing the importance of a systematic, inquisitive, and humble approach to problem-solving. It guides aspiring social entrepreneurs on how to avoid common pitfalls and thoroughly understand an issue before developing solutions.Uploaded 13-08-25🎯 Learning Objectives• Be systematic and meticulously track your research.• Question all assumptions and put your ego aside, learning from previous efforts.• Cultivate a 'think like a child' mindset by continuously asking 'why' to uncover deeper insights.• Avoid skipping research and diving directly into action without a thorough problem understanding.• Focus on falling in love with the problem, not your initial solution idea.📚 About the Course Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create real change? You don't have to start your own organization to make a difference in the world. Everyone can learn the social entrepreneurship mindset and skillset to build social impact. In this course, you will immerse yourself in a social or environmental challenge you want to tackle. You'll start by researching your topic of choice, talking to people, and ideating a potential solution that you can contribute. Then, you'll build a business model around that solution, understanding concepts like measuring social change, ensuring financial viability, funding and pitching. This course is a safe space to experiment and explore. You'll be guided by a ten stage framework to help structure your journey. Along the way, you'll hear from social entrepreneurs around the world through case studies and campus conversations. These include Yale alumni, members of the New Haven community, and global changemakers. Everyone is welcome to join this course! You can apply your lived, learned, or professional experience to discover how you're going to make a difference. 📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh9mgdi4rNezbi0aRJeVnt99ynTVZG1PL🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/courses/creating-change-through-social-entrepreneurship#SocialEntrepreneurship #YaleCourse #Impact #Changemakers #BusinessPlan #DesignThinking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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