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“In an increasingly connected world it is less likely that a few people 'manage' everyone else. The new environment requires a shift in the organization of both institutions and societies, one of flexible teams of teams that come together around whatever change opportunities exist and then reform around the next.”

Quote by Bill Drayton

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Bill Drayton, born in 1943 in the United States, is an outstanding social entrepreneur. He is renowned for his contributions to non-profit organizations, particularly for founding Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global organization dedicated to discovering, supporting, and connecting social entrepreneurs. Drayton is committed to promoting social innovation and entrepreneurship, and his work has had a profound impact on global social change. more

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