Where’s the power in the new development paradigm?
Development has been transformed over the last decade. Social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, celebrities, new NGOs, and global advocacy networks have injected new energy and ideas into the sector. This creates new opportunities, as additional resources and attention are brought to bear on persistent development problems, but also creates new challenges around coordination and alignment. Representatives from private and public organisations will discuss the challenges and opportunities this new
Technology and Shifting Power in a Hyper-Connected World
In a hyper-connected world, engagement with technology, new media and social networking creates opportunities and potential setbacks. What are the implications for change in democracies, authoritarian societies and developing countries as the international blogosphere, censorship, and citizen engagement takes on new meaning and shape? Join celebrated thought leaders for a visionary and practical discussion on how to leverage this powerful medium in advancing the scope and reach of your work.
State power and social innovation
For many social entrepreneurs governments are a crucial source of income, but also a barrier to action because of their perceived inability to innovate and change. Yet most academics, commentators, and social activists recognise that genuine systemic global change requires institutional and political entrepreneurship. This panel will explore examples of state social entrepreneurship and will consider the question: to what extent is government the best solution or the biggest problem to addressin
Who matters? Impact, power and accountability
A laser focus on impact can shift power from funders and social entrepreneurs to the people they intend to serve. What is the connection between impact, power and accountability? What lessons can we learn from thoughtful funders and social entrepreneurs who have struggled with this issue? Funders, social entrepreneurs and beneficiaries explore what works and what hasn’t in the race towards lasting, positive, social impact.
The Dismempowering Power of Transitional Justice
Tshepo Madlingozi gives his talk for the Taking Stock of Transitional Justice 2009 conference u - The Dismempowering Power of Transitional Justice: Case Study of South Africa's Khulumani Support Group
Episode 17: Interview with Alex Neff, Eiteljorg marketing intern
This week we talk with Alex Neff, a marketing intern for the Eiteljorg Museum, as she tells us about some of the things she enjoys about the museum and how the museum's collection has similarities to European styles of art.
Episode 18: Interview with Kristen Kuntz, Eiteljorg marketing intern
This week, host, Tamara Winfrey Harris talks with Kristen Kuntz. She is interning with the marketing and communications department of the musem and talks about what she likes about the museum.
Wolf Creek Power Plant Logo
A panel of museum staffers interrogates Murl Riedel on the symbolism of the Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant logo, and if Wolf Creek is responsible for the two-headed calf phenomenon in Kansas.
Power Applet
The applets in this section of Statistical Java address Power. Users can perform one or two tailed tests for proportions or means for one or two samples. Set the parameters and drag the mouse across the graph to see how effect size affects power.
Power Up
Enter the world of PowerUp, a free, online, multiplayer game that allows students to experience the excitement and the diversity of modern engineering! Playing the game, students work together in teams to investigate the rich, 3D game environment and learn about the environmental disasters that threaten the game world and its inhabitants. Teacher's guide and lesson plans included.
The International Health Service; The Power of Mobility and Broadband - Dr Mike Short
The series entitled 'Healthy Debates at Coventry' has attracted influential contributors from the Health and Social Care sector. In this talk Dr Mike Short; Vice President Telefonica Europe, O2 discusses the the use of mobile technology within the NHS.
To find out more please visit http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/hls
The Praxis Centre - Release the power within
The future of every organisation relies on the quality of its people. The Praxis Centre at Cranfield School of Management is dedicated to the development of individuals, helping them to reach their potential for the benefit of themselves and their organisations.
Our programmes bring a radical and innovative edge to conventional management thinking, while being firmly grounded in business issues. Through our diverse faculty, we are able to use a wide range of expertise to provide participants wi
Kevin and Hannah Salwen with Wharton's Stewart Friedman on The Power of Half
Wharton management professor Stewart Friedman talks with Kevin Salwen and his daughter, Hannah, about Salwen's book The Power of Half
Mark Murphy speaking at The Business Journal's Power Breakfast on The Difference Network
Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy spoke about the business direction of the Packers, redevelopment plans around Lambeau Field and the collective bargaining talks with NFL players.
The Transformative Power of Art
Northeastern senior Helen Schroeder, an art and human services major, found the perfect co-op at the Pine Street Inn: Working with artists who taught classes for the residents of New England's largest homeless shelter. The Boston Foundation supported Schroeder's co-op position, as well as the Pine Street Inn's art program.
Use of Basic Laboratory Equipment: Episode 2 - Power supply.
How to use a D.C. power supply unit.
Laws of Power 37: Anchor the Potential
Thunderbird Professor Karen Walch, Ph.D., continues her 48-week series on the Laws of Power for 21st Century Global Negotiators. Learn more at http://knowledgenetwork.thunderbird.edu/worldcafe.
Laws of Power 38: Yield to the Standard
Thunderbird Professor Karen Walch, Ph.D., continues her 48-week series on the Laws of Power for 21st Century Global Negotiators. Learn more at http://knowledgenetwork.thunderbird.edu/worldcafe.
