So You Want to be a Policy Entrepreneur

Policy entrepreneurs are energetic actors who engage in collaborative
efforts in and around government to promote policy innovations.
Given the enormous challenges now facing humanity, the
need is great for such actors to step forward and catalyze change
processes. Academic research on policy entrepreneurs has flourished
over recent years and, as a result, we know a lot about what makes
for effective policy entrepreneurship. This article summarizes that
research and offers insights for those who aspire to be policy entrepreneurs.
The work of policy entrepreneurs involves various strategies,
including (1) problem framing, (2) using and expanding
networks, (3) working with advocacy coalitions, (4) leading by
example, and (5) scaling up change processes. These strategies call
for sophisticated deployment of a range of attributes and skills
enumerated here, many of which can be nurtured and taught.