Social workers as social change agents: Social innovation, social intrapreneurship, and social entrepreneurship

This paper explores the evolving roles of social workers as innovators and change agents within their profession. It highlights concepts such as social intrapreneurship and social entrepreneurship, proposing models that integrate these approaches into social work education and practice. The article emphasizes how social workers can lead and facilitate lasting social change by embracing innovation, creating social value, and addressing complex societal challenges, often through community-based collaborations.