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The Power of Positive Deviance - How Unlikely Innovators Solve the World's Toughest Problems

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the concept of "positive deviance" in this 47-minute talk by leadership advisor Richard Pascale. Learn how unlikely innovators within communities solve complex problems against all odds. Discover real-world examples from Vietnam, Bolivia, and Argentina where this approach has been successfully applied to address issues like malnutrition. Understand the importance of looking beyond traditional experts and instead identifying quiet, "invisible" innovators who may already have solutions. Gain insights into the power of community practices and unconventional methods in tackling the world's toughest challenges.

Syllabus

Intro
What is Positive Deviance
Vietnam
Malnutrition
In desperation
Oddball practices
The data
Bolivia
Argentina
VA
Ice Cube
Community Practice


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The Aspen Institute

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