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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Catalytic innovations
I learned about an interesting organization called EDAR (Everyone Deserves a Roof), which provides unique mobile shelters to the homeless. While the idea seems unusual, and perhaps controversial, could this be an example of what the Christensen et al. article had in mind when it described catalytic innovations - similar to the Minute Clinics?
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I think you EDAR qualifies as catalytic innovation because it meets the five qualities of catalyic innovator 1.) it is trying to create social change through scaling 2.) it is meeting a need that is underserved 3.) mobile homes are services that are simpler and less costly then provide permanent housing so have lower performance , 4.)it is creating volunteer manpower that is controversial 5.) this service is being ignored by existing market of affordable or market based housing... So based on the information you provided and our article I think it qualifies as catalytic innovation...
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that EDAR can be seen as a catalytic innovation. It offers a less robust solution in comparison with incumbent models of housing such as shelters, but its affordable, sufficient, and supports an underserved market of homeless people who are afraid of shelters. EDAR is a fascinating example of social enterprise in our local community. Check them out here: www.edar.org
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