Broken Quote by Cheryl Heller
“The real work of social innovation is to fix our broken human systems.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Keynote at Social Innovation Forum, 2018
Social innovation must address and repair the flawed structures that govern human interaction and society.
In simple terms: Fix broken human systems through innovation.
Key Takeaway
Target systemic change, not just symptoms.
Themes
social innovation
systems
human behavior
policy
change
impact
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
inspirational
strategic
When to use this quote
- government reform
- community organizing
- nonprofit strategy
- education reform
- healthcare redesign
Key Concepts
Systems thinking
human-centered design
public policy
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify the most broken parts of a system?
- What incentives motivate stakeholders to support systemic change?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted systems faces resistance and requires sustained effort.
