by bkerluke | Sep 13, 2022 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC, Front Page, Trico Charitable Foundation
Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship Lite condenses over two hours of training from the Trico Foundation to under 30 minutes. This recording aims to inspire you with the incredible possibilities of social entrepreneurship and then share tools that will help you explore and create your own social impact journey. This content is the culmination of over a decade of the Trico Foundation funding social enterprises, hosting awards, holding events, researching, reading and engaging in dialogue about social enterprise across the planet. Inspired by many, this content is a unique contribution to the social enterprise space that squarely focuses on ‘how to’ practical insights to help you to fully harness the power of business models to serve social impact. Activities (Activités): The ‘Why’ & The 4 Ways Business Models Can Solve Social Problems (Le « Pourquoi » et les 4 façons dont les modèles d’affaires peuvent résoudre les problèmes sociaux); & The Blender Canvas (Blender Canevas) Click here to access the more comprehensive ‘Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship’ materials mentioned in the above video For more details on the social entrepreneurship training and supports available from Trico Charitable Foundation, please click here ‘Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship Lite’ condense plus de deux heures de formation de la Fondation Trico en moins de 30 minutes. Cet enregistrement vise à vous inspirer concernant les incroyables possibilités de l’entrepreneuriat social et à partager des outils qui vous aideront à explorer et à créer votre propre parcours d’impact social. Ce contenu est l’aboutissement de plus d’une décennie de financement d’entreprises sociales par la Fondation Trico, d’organisation de prix, d’événements, de recherche, de lecture et de dialogue sur l’entreprise...
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Jan 5, 2021 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC, Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, Investment Readiness Program (IRP), Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation
Happy New Year! The start of 2021 gives us the opportunity to reflect and learn from 2020. Although 2020 came with its many challenges, the past twelve months were busy, historic, and made great progress in advancing both social entrepreneurship and Calgary’s role as a hub for social entrepreneurship.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | May 13, 2020 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
discovering hands is a household name at the Trico Charitable Foundation as one of our favourite examples of a social enterprise that demonstrates a synergistic blend. Based in Germany, this non-profit trains visually impaired women in standardized diagnostic breast exam techniques and then places them in jobs in physicians’ offices or clinics.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Apr 16, 2020 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC, Front Page, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
On behalf of the Trico Charitable Foundation, we hope everyone is staying home, safe, and healthy. We would also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone doing their part as we navigate through the unknown. In response to COVID-19, the Trico Charitable Foundation has taken our $250,000 annual A.S.E.S.S. budget for local social enterprises and re-allocated it to charitable organizations that are working on the front lines to address COVID-19’s impact on those experiencing poverty.
by bkerluke | Apr 8, 2020 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC
On this page: You (Mindset) Workbook Key Mindsets Videos Key Mindset Techniques Videos *Referenced video clips listed under associated video* Please note that the below videos have been created from a previous live presentation. Since being recorded, our thinking has evolved on some of the concepts and we have updated the tools/ resources to reflect these changes– however, we are working to update the videos. Because of that, if anything seems unclear/ different from what you are seeing in the tools and resources or you have questions please feel free to reach out. Don’t forget about the fill-able ‘Cheat Sheet’ that can help you work through a problem or opportunity you are working on. This resource will help guide you through the A.S.E.S.S. tools based on the type of challenge you are experiencing. Whenever you decide on a next step the ‘Moving Forward’ process (embrace affordable loss, shortening feedback loops, using the Trico experimentation technique, and reviewing with someone you have camaraderie with or a Friendly Wise Skeptic) will help you proceed in a way that is as safe and effective as possible. Mentioned Resources & Tools: Please see the You (Mindset) Workbook which summarizes the concepts from the below videos and can be used as a tool moving forward Video Clips: 16:42 This is 40: Simon and Garfunkle Scene (watch until 1:05 in clip — please excuse the language) 20:51 Brad Stevens Interview Part 1 (watch until 2:47 in clip) Video Clips: 1:27 Going the Wrong Way (watch until 1:32 in clip) Please note that the You (Mindset) Workbook includes an expanded section on stakeholders...
by bkerluke | Apr 8, 2020 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC
On this page: Part 1: Zoom Out/ Zoom In & Spare Your Ingenuity Videos Part 2: Key Steps & Costs Videos Part 3: Testing Videos *Tools & Resources listed under associated video* Don’t forget about the fill-able ‘Cheat Sheet’ that can help you work through a problem or opportunity you are working on. This resource will help guide you through the A.S.E.S.S. tools based on the type of challenge you are experiencing. Whenever you decide on a next step the ‘Moving Forward’ process (embrace affordable loss, shortening feedback loops, using the Trico experimentation technique, and reviewing with someone you have camaraderie with or a Friendly Wise Skeptic) will help you proceed in a way that is as safe and effective as possible Part One: Zoom Out/ Zoom In & Spare Your Ingenuity Mentioned Tools & Resources: Zoom Out/ Zoom In Tool (download to complete) Spare Your Ingenuity Tool (download to complete) Part Two: Key Steps & Costs Mentioned Tools & Resources: Key Steps & Costs Guide Part Three: Testing Please note that the below videos have been created from a previous live presentation. Since being recorded, our thinking has evolved on some of the concepts and we have updated the tools/ resources to reflect these changes– however, we are working to update the videos. Because of that, if anything seems unclear/ different from what you are seeing in the tools and resources or you have questions please feel free to reach out. Mentioned Tools & Resources: Testing Process (download to complete) Example used in video: Owlet Questions? Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions...