Social Innovation

Social innovation refers to the development of new ideas, approaches, or solutions that address social, environmental, or organizational challenges more effectively, inclusively, and sustainably than existing practices.

At Talsom, we see social innovation as a lever for positive transformation. It emerges through collaboration between diverse stakeholders (citizens, businesses, governments, and organization) with the goal of creating meaningful societal impact while delivering value for organizations.

Engaging stakeholders is essential to ensure the relevance, buy-in, and long-term success of any social innovation initiative.

At Talsom, we support organizations to:

• Identify and engage key stakeholders (both internal and external) from the very beginning.
• Design and facilitate collaborative workshops that foster active listening, inclusion, and creativity.
• Create a safe space where everyone can express their ideas, needs, and challenges.
• Turn collective intelligence into tangible solutions that are adapted to the organization’s context.

This collaborative work builds strong engagement around the initiative and supports change adoption across all stakeholders involved.

Because it’s built on empathy, co-creation, and experimentation, design thinking is particularly well suited to addressing social challenges. It brings together the people directly affected by an issue (beneficiaries, employees, partners) to co-create solutions that are grounded in reality.

At Talsom, we believe this approach is one of the most powerful levers for transforming public services, community programs, and non-profit models. That’s why we actively support initiatives like the DT JAM, where solutions take shape in a single day by bringing diverse expertise around a shared goal: creating meaningful social impact.

Prototyping is a key step that transforms an idea into a concrete solution, quickly and effectively. It’s about experimenting on a small scale to learn, adjust, and improve before moving toward a larger rollout.

At Talsom, prototyping helps to:

• Quickly bring a solution to life and move beyond abstract concepts.
• Test assumptions in a real or simulated environment.
• Engage users or beneficiaries to gather meaningful feedback.
• Iterate the solution based on input to better meet real needs.

This approach reduces risk, fosters agility, and significantly increases the chances of success for any social innovation initiative.

At Talsom, our approach stands out for its ability to combine organizational transformation with collective intelligence, grounded in a deeply human mindset and fully aligned with your organization’s reality.

What sets us apart:

• A collaborative approach based on design thinking and co-creation principles.
• The ability to bridge strategic vision with real-world constraints, leading to solutions that are truly actionable.
• Tailored interventions, co-developed with your teams, never off-the-shelf models.
• A culture of action: rather than handing over a report, we work with you to design sustainable, practical, and engaging solutions.

We don’t just deliver recommendations, we help you build the change you want to see.

Integrating social innovation into your strategy isn’t just about “doing good”, it’s also about strengthening your relevance in a constantly changing world.

Organizations that embrace social innovation are better equipped to anticipate societal expectations, engage stakeholders more effectively, and develop more sustainable solutions.

Talsom helps embed social innovation into your business priorities by making it:

• Measurable and manageable.
• Connected to your mission, values, and performance indicators.
• Adaptable to a changing environment.

Social innovation then becomes a powerful driver of influence, credibility, and results.