I was disappointed, but not surprised, to see the debate now “raging” between social enterprise bodies and the health secretary. Social enterprise is becoming a dogmatic cult that is insisting upon a particular definition in order to legitimise its very existence. Ok, maybe it’s not that bad…but, people are wasting time arguing about what is [...]
Restricting Structures
What structure would be best suited for a diversity of groups with different interests, but a common goal?
Dragon Boats and Teamwork
We had loads of fun on Saturday. We also learned some key lessons for our social business. But first, watch this video of us rowing our hearts out.
Ok. Did you see it? Probably not. We are the boat at the bottom of the screen, beginning to edge out the other boat near the finish line [...]
Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It
I like the point of this video. The point is not made with as much finesse as it could be: Cameron really goes for the entrepreneurial thing with example after example while letting the global theme sit in the background. He is advocating a different approach to learning, free from the shackles of the our [...]
The Big Idea is… Small Simplicity.
Great advice from Rory Sutherland (at TED of course!) on how to change the world around you for the better implementing small stuff. Think about how we might approach a social enterprise venture, especially if it needs to stand out in the crowd.
Investing for a Big Society
Turns out the new government wants to know what you and I think about cuts; where, how, and why should we/shouldn’t we.
I think the cutting is going to be the easy part. So I will pass on making a recommendation on them. I think Cameron and crew can cut 15% without affecting services; It may [...]
The Problem with Capitalism (100% Pure Version)
I am a big fan of a capitalist economy. Frankly, a socialist economic model leaves me feeling a bit, err, underwhelmed. But, like many modern day (see post neanderthal) societal inventions like the bible, constitutions, and laws, flexibility is not an intrinsic part of their design. Some will argue this is the point, especially with [...]
From One Extreme to the Other…
I was in a North East town recently where I met up with a couple of gurus who knew the area well. I was chauffered around all the best parts of the town, told about the exciting plans that were in place over the next 10 years, and how the area was in a boom [...]
The Four Agreements
It’s been bugging me lately, an annoying feeling that things are not quite right around Camberwell. We are cautiously optimistic about this year as the we begin to lift the business out of the hole that was late 2009/early 2010. The processes are working fairly well, the team seems to have regained their pre-drop optimism [...]
About Todd
Todd Hannula was a self-confessed “corporate boob”, before moving to Yorkshire and making things happen. He is a co-founder and CEO of Leeds-based social entrepreneurial platform for change Shine a place where people are inspired to make things happen; located in the heart of a challenged neighbourhood, trying to raise aspirations and create real opportunities.
About Chris
Chris Hill has worked in the field of enterprise and regeneration for twenty years and is Shine's co-founder and business development director. His specialist areas include development trusts and associated property development, business planning and enterprise work with housing associations.
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