Overview

A practical and effective guide for solving big, tough problems in any industry In Changemaker: A Modern Playbook for Creating Personal Impact and Transformational Change, Emmy winner, tech innovator, and change leader, Jacqueline Corbelli, delivers a practical guide to attacking big problems head-on. The author shows you how to seamlessly go from identifying a problem to effectively resolving it, offering a step-by-step approach to tackling tough issues. Inside, you’ll find a practical and versatile framework to using the resources you have available to you and your organization in a wide variety of situations and contexts. The book explains how to identify and deconstruct core problems into manageable components and provides an organized and coherent way for you to solve each part of the problem, one piece at a time. You’ll also discover: Strategies for leveraging advanced technology, government agencies, NGOs, and businesses in your problem-solving journey Techniques for establishing robust but realistic timelines and adhering to them Ways to prioritize problems and proposed changes based on their potential impact and resource demands Perfect for both professionals working in large organizations and individuals driving actionable change, Changemaker is the missing piece of the puzzle you’ve been searching for as you work to solve the biggest and toughest challenges in your work.

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Author:   Jacqueline Corbelli
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781394305346

ISBN 10:   1394305346
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 December 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Foreword xi Introduction xiii Part I Fundamentals 1 Chapter 1 The Path to Creating New Futures 3 Chapter 2 Clearing Fatal Roadblocks and Avoiding the Paralysis of Complexity 17 Part II The Framework 33 Chapter 3 The Power of Process in a Changemaker’s Practice 35 Chapter 4 Process Part II: The Art of the Pivot 51 Part III Transforming with Tech 63 Chapter 5 Tech for Good: A Tool and Path to Transformation 65 Chapter 6 Ethical AI: Maximum Impact Potential at Top Speed 91 Part IV Implementing for Impact 109 Chapter 7 Consequential Action Takes Connection 111 Chapter 8 Together: The Power and Promise of Unified Action 127 Chapter 9 Acid Test for Success: Social Responsibility and Shared Duty 137 Chapter 10 Using Social Media for Good 153 Conclusion: Final Words to Changemakers 161 Changemaker Workbook 165 Example 1: Personal Level: Improving Work-Life Balance 171 Example 2: Community Level: Increasing Access to Healthy Food 175 Example 3: Business Level: Improving Team Collaboration 179 Example 4: Global Level: Reducing Local Carbon Footprint 183 Appendix A: More on the DaVinci ML Design 187 Glossary 195 Works Cited 199 Acknowledgments 203 About the Author 207 Index 209

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JACQUELINE “JACQUIE” CORBELLI is an inspirational leader, entrepreneur, and author whose transformational approach to problem solving has made a positive impact on business and the world across her decades-long career. Her work across finance, advertising, technology, sustainability, and global development have proven time and again that her consistent framework combined with passion, innovation and persistence yields tremendous results and world-scale change. As the first female founder of an advertising technology company and creator of an AI-powered sustainability platform, Jacquie has fueled the success of her companies and been recognized for her groundbreaking leadership by New York Business Journal and Fast Company. Jacquie has partnered with institutions such as the United Nations and the Vatican, bringing her expertise to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Jacquie has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business, and Fox Business. She lives in New York with her husband, daughters, and dog, and can be seen around the world doing important work in service to others.

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