I had an interesting discussion about how business leaders move from reading the statistics and liking the concepts, to actually designing and maintaining initiatives. There’s a lot that can be said, but the short answer is…
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A Quick History of Corporate Sustainabil...
In my last post, I talked about the mindset of corporate citizenship, and my own path to working to support and expand it. In this one I’ll share a bit about the history and pieces of that field of work.
The concept of sustainability has been widely discussed since the 1950s, albeit primarily in the international development and agricultural arenas. As it moved into business spheres, the number of terms and related concepts were further developed to address…
Managing the Board – Connecting Passion,
Many of us want to give back to society, perhaps to a cause that has touched our family or friends. Being on a Board offers us the chance to leverage and hone our business skills. We can share our marketing, accounting, academic, or legal mind, maybe get some experience in strategic planning, or general management […]
3 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout...
In part three of this series, we discuss details of the strategic planning for and implementation of this multi-faceted, goal-oriented culture. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we are discussing the issues and […]
2 of 3. Organizational Culture, burnout...
In part two of this series, we discuss shifting to a culture which is goal-oriented, long-term focused, and work-life-balanced. Employees in all sectors, but especially the societal improvement space are often overwhelmed by large goals. They are under-resourced and are burning out. In this three-part blog series, we discuss the issues and how to begin […]
1 of 3. Organizational culture, burnout ...
I was having dinner with a friend the other day and he spoke about loving his organization but that the frenetic pace, tactical (vs strategic) focus, heavy workload and lack of recognition were pushing him to burnout. We spoke about the leaders’ management styles, inter-personal dynamics among staff, important vs urgent deadlines, strategic vision of […]
Finding the Creative Flow
If you’re in this world, you are undeniably navigating or prepping for change, and that takes creativity. We are in the era of globalization, big data, and converging technologies (have you seen Shift Happens?). So, if you’re managing your career, and/or your family, or a program or product, or a company, congratulations, you’re channeling some […]
Start The New Year With a Strategic Plan...
Legend has it that a young buck of a woodsman challenged his older teammate to a competition to see who could chop down the most trees in one day. When the day arrived, they went to the forest, shook hands, and then went to work. The young man was strong, enthusiastic and worked hard. He […]