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The Distinctive Skills Of Social Entrepreneurs

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  • SUSAN MUELLER

    (World Vision Center for Social Innovation, EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Rheingaustraße 1, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Germany;
    University of St. Gallen, Swiss Research Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Dufourstrasse 40a, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland)

  • LIUDMILA CHAMBERS

    (University of St. Gallen, Tigerbergstrasse 2, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland)

  • HEIDI NECK

    (Babson College, Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson Park, MA 02457-0310, USA)

Abstract

Addressing the need to identify distinctive skills for social entrepreneurs, we conducted an exploratory, qualitative study based on interviews with social entrepreneurs. We identified seven skills, three out of which have not been previously mentioned by entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship scholars. These skills include an ability to induce behavioral change and educate target groups; co-creation with multiple stakeholders; and developing solutions that aim to address the root cause of a social problem. Based on these findings, we provide recommendations for further research, as well as how the identified skills can be taught in experiential learning format.

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  • Susan Mueller & Liudmila Chambers & Heidi Neck, 2013. "The Distinctive Skills Of Social Entrepreneurs," Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 21(03), pages 301-334.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jecxxx:v:21:y:2013:i:03:n:s0218495813500131
    DOI: 10.1142/S0218495813500131
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