THE DISTINCTIVE SKILLS OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Susan Mueller (), Liudmila Chambers () and Heidi Neck ()
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Susan Mueller: World Vision Center for Social Innovation, EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht, Rheingaustraße 1, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Germany;
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

Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), 2013, vol. 21, issue 03, 301-334

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.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; education; social enterprise; experiential learning; skill (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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