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What does it mean?
A dedicated few can change world history.
In plain terms
Small, committed groups can reshape history.
What can you take from it?
Empower determined individuals to drive change.

Where it applies

  • social movements
  • innovation labs
  • grassroots campaigns

Putting it to work

  • support activist networks
  • provide resources to changemakers

Questions to consider

  • What factors turn a small group’s effort into lasting impact?
  • How can we identify such groups early?

Another view

Not every effort leads to lasting change.

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