COMMUNITY REPORTS
Key Competencies in Social Innovation Education
Overview
The report “Key Competencies in Social Innovation Education” draws on insights from 16 global academics to highlight the importance of systems thinking and well-being competencies in preparing future changemakers. It examines current teaching practices and challenges in higher education, calling for structural reforms that support holistic, reflective learning. The findings provide recommendations for educators, institutions, and policymakers to integrate these competencies into social innovation education, thereby fostering a more transformative impact.
Authors
Dr. Debbi Brock (Associate Professor atHigh Point University), Mehr-un-Nisa Usman (Systems Learning Coordinator at Catalyst Now), Tam Nguyen (Co-founder of Empurpose)
Launched
7 November 2025
Format
Downloadable/printable .pdf document
