Learning from Failure: Valuable Lessons from Community Engagement Programs
Introduction Community engagement programs are a vital component of any successful social impact initiative. They allow organizations to build relationships with their target audience, understand their needs, and develop effective solutions to address them. However, like any other endeavor, community engagement programs can fail. According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, 70% of social impact initiatives fail to achieve their desired outcomes (Source: HBR). This statistic highlights the importance of learning from failure and using those lessons to improve future community engagement programs. ...