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Want to Help Someone? Shut Up and Listen

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

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Discover the counterintuitive approach to effective aid and entrepreneurship in this thought-provoking 17-minute TED talk. Learn why listening is the cornerstone of successful assistance and how to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit of those you aim to help. Explore the first principle of aid, understand the concept of being an "enterprise facilitator," and uncover insights from management guru Peter Drucker. Gain valuable advice on working with entrepreneurs and challenge conventional wisdom about problem-solving in development work. Ernesto Sirolli's humorous and passionate presentation offers practical lessons applicable to any entrepreneurial endeavor or aid initiative.

Syllabus

Intro
Two ways we deal with people
First principle of aid
Family doctor of enterprise
Peter Drucker
Entrepreneurship
Secret to work with entrepreneurs

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TED-Ed

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