The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This process, which they refer to as gradualism, is commonly used in team building and training initiatives, and are also common in the field of microfinance. The researchers examined the effectiveness of gradualism in group settings by imposing various levels of stakes on hypothetical projects on participating teams. Gradual success.

Microfinance 93

Microfinance Team Finance Reference 93

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2016

We recently conducted a literature review of rigorous academic studies of financial service innovations among the very poor to find out what services and products would unlock the most value for those at the bottom of the pyramid. And third, digital platforms can facilitate innovation in product and service design.

Microfinance 10

Microfinance Insurance Banking Bottom-up 10

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2013

Although she was poor in resources, she possessed the innovation mindset shared by many game changers: they see and act on opportunities , use "and" thinking to resolve tough dilemmas and break through compromises, and employ their resourcefulness to power through obstacles. Hopeless as her situation was, Shantha engaged in "and" thinking.

Microfinance 8

Microfinance Innovation Committee Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

On my last trip to India, I witnessed an innovation experiment, National Agro Foundation (NAF) , that addresses this wicked problem. Over 1,900 beneficiaries have established micro-enterprises for which microfinance has been facilitated. Over 1,400 toilets have been built with people participation under sanitation initiatives.

Innovation 9

Innovation Microfinance Parcell Technology 9

Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2016

Not many would associate innovation with large, service-oriented nonprofits with decades of history. Participating families show strong early signs of progress: Those completing multiple assessments have seen increases of 24% in parental income, 50% in hope, and 75% in stability.

Microfinance 9

Microfinance Strategic Planning Finance Globalization 9

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Fatigue may be setting in for some Western investors’ interest in African innovation, particularly those that have yet to reap rewards to brag about. An unfortunate reality of many African economies is that only a tiny fraction of the population participates in the formal economy. Innovation in Distribution.

Microfinance 8

Microfinance Hotels Entrepreneur Incubator 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2016

In 1985 Peter Drucker argued for a shift toward an entrepreneurial society, one where “executives in all institutions…make innovation and entrepreneurship a normal, ongoing everyday activity.” This post is one in a series of perspectives by presenters and participants in the 8th Global Drucker Forum.

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Drucker Microfinance Licensing Entrepreneur 8