Stanford Social Innovation Review Podcast show

Stanford Social Innovation Review Podcast

Summary: Audio talks and lectures by leaders of social change, co-hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review's Managing Editor Eric Nee. http://ssir.org/podcasts

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 Developing Through Mobile Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

English is indisputably the business language of South East Asia, according to Chamberlain’s research. Out of 7,000 people surveyed, 84% indicated a desire to learn the language, and 97% of parents wanted their children to learn it. It is also true that most of Bangladesh’s population lives on less than 2 dollars a day. Enters BBC Janala, the project harnessing the power of mobile phones in Bangladesh to bring effective and affordable language learning to the hands of students who desire it most. Each 2-3 minute English lesson offered through the service costs about the same as a cup of tea, a few pennies. Three million calls in the first 15 months clearly demonstrated the need for this type of learning. Chamberlain is the recipient of the 2010 Microsoft Tech Award in the education category and speaks with Center for Social Innovation correspondant Sheela Sethuraman. She and her team of managers and producers conducted massive research to properly contextualize and localize content. Their focus is now to take BBC Janala to the next level by turning it into a “financially self-sustaining, economically viable social enterprise.”https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/sara_chamberlain_developing_through_mobile_phones

 L’entreprenariat social au chevet des plus démunis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Près d’un milliard d’habitants dans le monde n’ont actuellement pas accès à de l’eau potable. C’est dans ce contexte que Veolia Eau, dont la mission consiste à acheminer de l’eau aux consommateurs, s’est intéressé au Bangladesh, pays gravement touché par la contamination des eaux et nappes phréatiques par l’arsenic. Eric Lesueur, Directeur de projet de Veolia Environnement, retrace la genèse du partenariat signé en 2008 avec Grameen Bank, organisme créé et dirigé par Muhammad Yunus, Prix Nobel de la Paix 2006. Il relate le lancement et la stratégie de l’entreprise sociale Grameen Veolia Water Ltd dont l’objectif est d’approvisionner le maximum d’habitants des zones rurales en eau potable. Questionné par l’économiste Jean-Pierre Ponssard sur l’avancement du projet et son évolution, Eric Lesueur expose les stratégies déployées localement et fait part de la motivation de Veolia dans cette entreprise : « donner pour développer ». Eric Lesueur est le Directeur de projet Veolia Environnement. Ingénieur de l’Ecole Polytechnique (1977) et Président Directeur Général de 2EI. Il a mis en place le système de management environnemental du groupe Veolia Environnement en tant que directeur adjoint de la Recherche et du Développement. Il a notamment dirigé un bureau d’études spécialisé en valorisation des déchets ménagers. Depuis 3 ans, il développe le métier de l’aménagement urbain durable au sein de Veolia Environnement. La division Eau de Veolia Environnement est le premier opérateur mondial des services de l’eau. Spécialiste de la gestion déléguée des services d’eau et d’assainissement pour le compte de collectivités locales ou d’entreprises industrielles et tertiaires, elle est aussi l’un des premiers concepteurs mondiaux de solutions technologiques et de construction d’ouvrages nécessaires à l’exercice des services de l’eau. Veolia Eau emploie 93 433 collaborateurs dans 64 pays et dessert dans le monde 78 millions de personnes en eau potable et 53 millions en assainissement. Elle a réalisé pour l’année 2008 un chiffre d’affaires de 12,6 milliards d’euros.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/lentreprenariat_social_au_chevet_des_plus_demunis

 Jonathan Reckford The Power of Leadership in Social Enterprise | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Great social enterprise takes great leadership. In this university podcast, Habitat for Humanity’s Jonathan Reckford talks about what makes an exceptional leader. He discusses his career journey, his own sources of inspiration, and the principles behind his views on managing organizations well. What are the core tenets of leadership? What does a good leader need be successful? Reckford also discusses the work and future goals of Habitat for Humanity, an organization that has helped thousands of low-income families around the world find new hope in the form of affordable housing. He spoke to MBA students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jonathan_reckford_the_power_of_leadership_in_social_enterprise

 Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Nike has taken the call for corporate social responsibility seriously, particularly when it comes to working with suppliers. In this university podcast, Nike’s director of global logistics, Dawn Vance, talks about the company’s journey to integrate sustainability into the supply chain from design through delivery to the retail marketplace. She discusses collaborative models with factory partners, logistics providers, stakeholders, and industry conditions, as well as the organization’s work on business models that will be responsible for the fate of products from cradle to grave. Vance spoke at the fourth annual Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Conference convened by the Global Supply Chain Management Forum and the Center for Social Innovation, both departments of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/dawn_vance_corporate_social_responsibility_in_supply_chains

 Environmental Sustainability in Supply Chains | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Embedding environmental sustainability into the very way a company is designed and operated is the wave of the future. Natura Cosmetics Brasil has incorporated ingredients from the rainforest into its product lines, which has meant establishing close ties with the indigenous peoples living there and “giving back” to support the development of their communities. In this university podcast, Joao Paulo Ferreira, VP of operations and logistics, discusses the specifics of managing the supply chain from the forest all the way to the end consumer, discussing research, and collaborations with communities, NGOs, universities, other industries, and governments. Ferreira spoke at the fourth annual Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Conference convened by the Global Supply Chain Management Forum and Center for Social Innovation both departments of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/joao_paulo_ferreira_environmental_sustainability_in_supply_chains

 Innovations in Global Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Undernutrition is a widespread problem that needs to be addressed with sustainable solutions. Daily diets require small amounts of the micronutrients iodine and iron to boost mental and physical development. Recognizing salt as a staple in diets, Venkatesh Mannar, overcame the technical and chemical challenges and pioneered a viable solution: double fortified salt (DFS). Protecting people from iodine deficiency disorders and anaemia, the use of DFS has been implemented as a public health prevention strategy worldwide. In this audio interview, Stanford Center for Social Innovation correspondent Sheela Sethuraman talks with Mannar, 2010 Tech Award winner in Health, as he discusses the large-scale social impact double fortified salt has brought to improving health and nutrition.  https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/venkatesh_mannar_innovations_in_global_health

 Sustainability Opportunities in Global Supply Chains | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The global shift towards outsourcing and offshoring have posed new challenges and opportunities for retailers and suppliers. Taking into consideration “capable suppliers”, companies are able to exert their leverage in sustainability by adding social and environmental criteria when considering their sourcing options. Host Jerry Michalski of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is joined by Andrew Hutson of EDF’s Corporate Partnerships Program and Gary Gereffi of Duke University’s Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness, in a conversation about the broad trends in global supply chains and their ongoing work with sustainable development. The Future of Green open call series is an initiative of EDF in collaboration with the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/andrew_hutson_gary_gereffi_sustainability_opportunities_in_global_supply_ch

 When Corporate Responsibility Means Going Local | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

McDonald’s corporate social responsibility efforts have traveled all the way to India. In this university podcast, Abhijit Upadhye, an executive with the company’s Indian enterprise, details the ordeal to set up a supply chain that could meet the corporation’s stringent quality and food safety standards while also appealing to the mostly vegetarian population. He outlines how McIndia has endeavored to respect local culture, develop local partners, and identify local sources in bringing the famous fries and other Micky D favorites to millions on the subcontinent, while also forging some infrastructural and culinary innovations. Upadhye spoke at the fourth annual Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Conference hosted in partnership by the Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forumand the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/abhijit_upadhye_when_corporate_responsibility_means_going_local

 New Sustainable Business Models | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Zipcar and Method are known for their radical approaches to redesigning consumer products and services for the next generation. As the largest car-sharing company in the world, Zipcar has transformed the way we get from here to there. Method, one of the fastest-growing companies in America, has challenged the consumer packaged goods industry with a home care product line that offers consumers the greener option. In this audio interview, host Jerry Michalski of the EDF speaks with founders Robin Chase (Zipcar) and Adam Lowry (Method) on how they brought newer, greener ideas to market with successful return for their businesses. The Future of Green open call series is an initiative of EDF in collaboration with the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/robin_chase_and_adam_lowry_-_the_future_of_green_open_call_series

 Sustainability: Can Corporations Really Change? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Leaders in sustainability, like Levi’s and Diversey, maintain a heritage of environmental consciousness in their business operations. In this audio interview, host Neal Gorenflo publisher of Sharable.net is joined by Maurice Bechard, director of Global Environment Health & Safety at Diversey and Michael Kobori, vice president of Levi Strauss & Co., who share their insight on how corporations can adapt to support sustainable outcomes and raise the bar within their industry. These companies are mindful of the true environmental impact of their products, and consider its life cycle — from sustainable raw materials to the end consumer use. The Future of Green open call series is an initiative of EDF in collaboration with the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.  https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/sustainability_can_corporations_really_change

 Social Enterprise in Food Supply Chains | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Social enterprise is often strengthened by cross-sector collaboration. In this university podcast, panelists talk about how two organizations have turned the “buy local” motto into an evolving partnership that is making NGO and corporate cooperation in the supply chain arena work for both parties. Executive Director Diane Del Signore shares how Community Alliance with Family Farmers advocates for California farmers, helps them to become more organic, and finds markets for their food. VP Maisie Greenwalt explains how Bon Appétit Management Company buys that produce for use in its catering operations serving institutional settings. The panel was part of the fourth annual Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Conference hosted by the Global Supply Chain Management Forum and the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/social_enterprise_in_food_supply_chains

 A Witness to the Egyptian Revolution | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

For many years, IT Conversations has presented a great cross-section of technology-related interviews and presentations. Yet when Conversations Network Executive Direct Doug Kaye and his wife recently returned from a trip to Egypt as the country began its possible revolution, it was logical to hear his story. He joins Phil and Scott to review the event and share his current thoughts on what they witnessed. Doug first gives an overview of their vacation trip and how it suddenly changed into something completely different. He talks about how he quickly saw changes in how Egyptians viewed their leadership. He also discusses how the country’s internet cut-off affected both tourists and citizens alike. He describes an event that he called a first hand view of a possible revolution in the Middle East. He presents details of conversations he had with Egyptians and how they saw the demonstrations, as well as the importance of technology to the citizens. He also assesses the importance of social networking to the everyday life of Egyptians and to its possible use by demonstrators. Doug then gives his thoughts about the future of the demonstrations, both to the country of Egypt and to the rest of the world. He points out the problems of understanding a Muslim country as well as how Egyptians don’t understand United States policies toward other countries. The discussion also includes details of the importance of technology to typical Egyptians, particularly as it relates to the country’s educational system.  https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/doug_kaye_-_a_witness_to_the_egyptian_revolution

 Fusions et Acquisitions dans l’Economie Sociale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Les Fusions et acquisitions se justifient-elles dans l’economie sociale ou sont elles le privilege de l’economie capitaliste? Cet atelier est consacré aux rapprochements entre organisations à mission sociale et étudie differents cas de figure rencontrés dans ce domaine mettant en évidence le potentiel de la pratique des fusions et acquisitions dans l’economie sociale, son contexte, ses enjeux, et ses perspectives. Nicolas Mottis, Professeur a l’ESSEC, fournit une analyse comparative des fusions et acquisitions dans les contextes lucratif et non lucratif. Venus de differents secteurs de l’economie sociale, trois panelistes partagent leur experience en la matiere: Jean-Marc Borello parle en tant que fondateur du groupe SOS. Philippe Calmette est le Directeur Général de FEGAPEI, la fédération nationale des associations gestionnaires au service des personnes handicapees. Dominique Giry offre sa perspective depuis sa position de directeur général du groupe Résideo, un groupe immobilier à vocation sociale qui travaille notamment dans l’est parisien. Les intervenants explorent la pertinence de ces opérations de regroupement, de concentration, de mise en commun de moyens significatifs considerant notamment la taille et la maturité des différentes structures impliquées. Le panel évoque plusieurs circonstances dans lesquelles la mise en commun de moyens se justifie et présente de nombreux avantages comme, par exemple des synergies opérationnelles ou financières, des économies d’échelles, l’amélioration de la coordination entre différents acteurs, la rationalisation des modes de gestion, etc. La diversite des perspectives fournit une revue en profondeur du phenomene des fusions et acquisitions dans l’economie sociale. Jean-Marc Borello a créé le “Groupe SOS,” une coalition d’associations et d’entreprises qui fonctionne comme un laboratoire pour l’amélioration continue des services sociaux. SOS crée, teste, évalue, et systématise des programmes sociaux innovateurs susceptibles d’être adoptés et developés par le gouvernement français. Ayant mené son organisation à une taille critique, Jean-Marc Borello delivre des services de haute qualité couvrant tout le spectre des besoins sociaux, génère des liquidités permettant des investissements permanents, et explore de nouvelles possibilités par une gestion strategique de ’ l’innovation. SOS est souvent sollicité, notamment par le gouvernement, pour réaligner des organisations de services. En raison de la grande échelle de ses opérations, de la crédibilité et la reconnaissance dont il jouit dans le secteur social, et de la qualité des services SOS, Jean-Marc Borello a acquis un important pouvoir de négociation non seulement avec le gouvernement français mais aussi avec les entreprises et les marchés financiers, qui expriment un intérêt croissant de travailler en partenariat avec lui. Philippe Calmette est devenu le directeur général de FEGAPEI en 1998. Directeur d’hôpital de formation puis spécialiste des questions sanitaires, médico-sociales et de protection sociale, Philippe a notamment mené depuis 1988 dans le cadre de ses fonctions, quatre projets de redressement puis de développement d’entreprises en difficulté ou en fort besoin de réorganisation (3 Fédérations et 1 établissement de santé). Lors de ses dix années de Directeur Général de la Mutualité Française (Fédération Nationale de la Mutualité Française) et de la Mutualité de la Fonction Publique, il a appris les métiers et les services de l’assurance de personnes autour desquels il s’est efforcé de développer des projets novateurs et performants. Depuis 1998, en charge d’une Fédération professionnelle regroupant 500 associations et 4000 établissements pour Personnes Handicapées, Philippe s’est spécialisé sur les questions médico-sociales et les politiques en faveur des personnes handicapées mais également sur les enjeux du dialogue social et de la représentation de l’économie sociale. Il a présidé, de 2000 à 2003, la Branche Sanitaire, Sociale et Médico-Sociale à But Non Lucratif. Nicolas Mottis a rejoint l’ESSEC comme professeur assistant en 1995, après avoir travaillé dans différentes entreprises entre 1988 et 1995: chez Renault dans le Département Marketing Logistique à Zürich (1988-1989), puis à la Direction de la Recherche (1989-1990) comme chef de projet, à la BNP au sein de la Direction Informatique (1990-93), puis dans le groupe Bertelsmann (1993-95). Il a été promu Professeur en Septembre 2000. En 1995-97, il a été responsable du projet qui a conduit l’ESSEC à devenir la première institution accréditée AACSB hors Amérique du Nord. Il a été Membre du Comité d’Accréditation de l’AACSB de 2003 à 2006 et « Chair » de son « Accreditation Quality Committee », dont le rôle est de définir les standards d’accréditation au niveau international, de 2006 à 2009. Il est aussi co-fondateur et « Chair » de l’« AACSB European Affinity Group » et réalise de nombreuses missions d’évaluation d’universités et de business schools en Europe, Amérique du Nord et Asie. Nicolas Mottis a obtenu un Doctorat en Economie à l’Ecole Polytechnique en 1993 et une Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches à l’Université  Paris Dauphine en 2000. Il a été chercheur visitant à Stanford (US), à l’Ecole Polytechnique, à la Harvard Business School (US) et à l’Australian Graduate School of Management (Sydney, Australie). Ses centres d’intérêt en recherche portent sur l’articulation entre stratégie et contrôle de gestion (création de valeur, systèmes d’incitation, mesure des performances, planification,…), la gestion des projets dans des environnements high tech et l’évolution de l’enseignement supérieur. Il est auteur de plusieurs ouvrages et de nombreuses publications académiques et professionnelles dans ces domaines (voir le site www.essec.fr pour la liste complète des publications). Dominique Giry est le directeur général du groupe Résideo, un groupe immobilier à vocation sociale qui travaille en particulier dans l’est parisien et comprend: -Resideocil (partenaire 1% logement des entreprises) -Resideo Habitat (construction et gestion de logements locatifs à vocation sociale) -Espacité (conseil et assistance à maîtrise d’ouvrage pour la rénovation urbaine et les politiques locales de l’habitat) -Résidétapes (développement et gestion d’habitat temporaire) Diplômé d’études supérieures en sciences économiques, il entre en 1974 à l’Office central interprofessionnel du logement. Les différentes responsabilités qui lui sont confiées lui permettent d’acquérir une vision globale des problèmes urbains et une expérience concrète de la conduite des opérations urbaines. En 1979, nommé secrétaire général de la Ville de Marly-le-Roi et directeur général de la SEMARO (société d’économie mixte d’aménagement et de construction), il mène à leur terme des projets importants dans le cadre d’une politique de développement de la ville. Le parcours et la carrière de Dominique Giry témoignent d’un engagement pour la Ville et l’aménagement du territoire qui repose sur des convictions acquises au cours de ses expériences professionnelles à la croisée de la sphère publique et du monde de l’entreprise.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/fusions_et_acquisitions_dans_leconomie_sociale

 Education for the Real World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Microsoft founder Bill Gates transformed the world through his role in personal computing; now, he is transforming philanthropy, contributing to the betterment of those who live in poverty worldwide. In this audio lecture, Gates challenges Stanford MBA students to take on the world’s difficult problems as a focus of their career or life mission. He tells a bit about his own story, overviews the problems that face us globally, and suggests paths people can take to contribute to solutions. Gates spoke at the 2010 Stanford University commencement ceremony.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/bill_gates_education_for_the_real_world

 Crowd-Sourcing Disaster Relief | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Disaster Management Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is helping incident responders learn to use social media. In this one-on-one interview conducted at Stanford University, host Karl Matzke and Jeannie Stamberger discuss how to write retweetable messages, how to separate legitimate helpers from posers and how to use social media to prevent loss of life. In one example, the World Bank used teens with cell phones to create GPS-linked maps identifying structures vulnerable to collapse in earthquake-prone areas. In another, during a recent evacuation drill at Stanford University, Stamberger reported that tweets provided useful information that would have taken exhaustive testing to uncover. In the immediate aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, the Google people-finder application helped connect lost quake victims to the friends and relatives who were looking for them. In another case, Ushahidi encouraged the use of Twitter hashtags #haiti or #haitiquake to report security threats, health emergencies and natural hazards. (Today they are moving these functions to local partners.) Perhaps the most intriguing research Stamberger is conducting is in how to stop a rumor. Incorrect information travels as quickly as correct information; these researchers seek to tell the good from the bad, and then learn to get truthful information out quickly. Matzke and Stamberger discuss how organizations can join the Disaster Management Initiative, a consortium of practitioners, academics, non-profits, for-profits, volunteers, researchers and other interested parties.https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/jeannie_stamberger_crowd-sourcing_disaster_relief

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