Social Innovation Reflections

 The main concept, ideas, and topic this week were about the idea of being the change that you wish to see not everyone is meant to be a social entrepreneur, however, everyone can have a part in working towards goals that can be used for social innovation.  The connections that I have made in reading Jeffery Thompson's article, the gospel, and the ideas of social innovation are that I am a capable and smart young woman and that I have built a lifetime of networks with the people that I know. I am blessed to have the gospel in my life and the knowledge that I am loved by my Heavenly Father. I also know that my Heavenly Father expects me to reach my full potential with His help.  I currently work as a substitute teacher and this job requires patience, flexibility, being creative, tolerance, and learning to appreciate the differences in others.  As I learn more about Social Innovation I will apply these skills that I have learned throughout my life to this as well. I kn...

 BUS 374 W01 Reflection The main concept, ideas, and topics of this week were the introduction of social innovation and what that entails. I have learned during this week that social innovation refers to the design and implementation of new solutions that imply conceptually, process, product, or organizational change, which ultimately aim to improve the welfare and well-being of individuals and communities. I have realized the importance of taking part in this class and how I can design or create thoughts that can improve ideas that are already being implemented. I really appreciate what I have learned from reading the article "Rediscovery Social Innovation" which was how the private and public sectors need to work together for social innovation to be successful.   I enjoyed watching the Ballard Center video because it was really inspiring and it made me feel that I could make a difference even if it's a small one.