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Leading Together for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This network works to collectively influence change across Minnesota, including through a nascent effort at the University of Minnesota Medical School that convenes community leaders and academic advisory boards across the university to address how the institution as a whole engages with community leaders.

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Why the Social Sector Needs an Impact Registry

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Medical data registries have set the standard. That means using standardized language for the key concepts, even if those concepts are more complex in nature—like DNA, carbon emissions, or medical intervention. Next, a registry needs to capture data elements with specific and consistent data definitions.