Today, terms such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and an entire alphabet soup of concepts can mean vastly different things to individual organizations and to different people.
New language and an entrepreneurial mindset are required to be able to shift internal and external stakeholder goals and drive stronger results. Every company and context is unique, and at Babson, we work with each individual and organization to find the language that is most resonant and impactful in your business.
The corporate world is undergoing an evolution. There has been a shift from focusing solely on corporate social responsibility (CSR) to a spotlight on corporate social innovation (CSI).
| Traditional CSR | CSI |
|---|---|
| Philanthropic Intent | Strategic Intent |
| Money & Resources | R&D and Corporate Assets |
| Employee Volunteerism | Employee Development |
| Contracted Service Providers | NGO and/or Government Partners |
| Social Services & Eco-Services | Social and Econ Innovations |
| Social Good | Sustainable Social Change |
Babson Executive Education has created a toolkit series for future-focused business executives. This Corporate Social Innovation Toolkit stems from over two decades of research and consulting from both Cheryl Kiser and Ken Freitas.
Within the relatively new field of corporate social innovation, there are a lot of unknowns. Babson Executive Education faculty know how to help individuals and companies develop an entrepreneurial mindset to tackle that challenge. Using our award-winning Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A™) methodology, we can help you survey what’s out there and pick the best path forward for your unique businesses. Get research-based processes and support. Stop wondering how to get buy-in and move toward your future social innovations.
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