Ernesto Sirolli

Change agent, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Explorer, Social entrepreneur

“All development is indigenous” Dr. Ernesto Sirolli is an inspiring authority on sustainability. In 1971 he began his work in Africa. In 1985, he pioneered Enterprise Facilitation® a responsive, person-centered approach to local economic development in a remote rural community in Western Australia,. In 1996, he founded the Sirolli Institute International ,a social enterprise that teaches civic leaders and entrepreneurs not to let a single ounce of local intelligence go to waste. Dr. Sirolli is the author of two books: "Ripples from the Zambezi - Passion entrepreneurship and the rebirth of local economies” a classic for Economic Development practitioners and :"How to start a business and ignite your life – a simple guide to combining business wisdom with passion” on the Trinity of Management®. Sirolli is a community practice “iron man” with 3 decades experience. He has a Doctorate in Political Sciences from Rome University , a Ph.D in the Philisophy - Local Enterprise Facilitation from Murdoch University, He is an Industry Fellow at CSRM, University of Queensland an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development at Curtin University CUSP and TED Fellow. The striking results of Trinity of Management® practice have prompted more than 300 communities around the world to adopt Enterprise Facilitation® . Economic Development walks on two legs - “top down” strategic planning and “bottom up” responsive support to your people. Facilitated enterprises are robust and can grown your community. www.sirolli.com twitter @sirollinstitute Face book : Sirolli Institute

There is no geography to intelligence , there is no geography to passion .The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, energy and imagination of its own people.

The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, energy and imagination of its own people.

In 2012 I gave a TED TALK ;:"Shut up and Listen" that went viral , translated into 31 languages and over 2½ million views. It has changed my life and brought thousands of millennials to us asking for help. https://www.ted.com/talks/ernesto_sirolli_want_to_help_someone_shut_up_and_listen