Upcoming events...
The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) will present its 8th international conference and exhibition in March 2012. International speakers and local experts will present workshops on innovative thinking and sustainable practices. Dr Arnold Smit, head of USB-ED's Centre for Business in Society will present workshops on Collaborative Practices for Sustainability Strategies and Leading Change for Sustainability.
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This programme for Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) is a corporate social initiative programme which aims to develop the managerial sklls of NPO managers. The objective of this programme is to promote social development and education in South Africa by enhancing managerial effectiveness, service delivery and good governance within the NPO sector.
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Of interest...
Two big questions about the ill-defined practice we call "sustainability:" 1) Are companies really doing it?; and 2) Can it make money? Read more
“It is one thing to flirt with an idea, and another thing to be married to it.” –Freud
In founding a new long-term, visionary world economy, there is no more apposite topic than sustainability — where we develop and establish a durable, value-generating business model delivering long-term protection of the global economy, society and natural capital.
And in order to establish sustainability as a business model, organizations need to understand the interdependence between its various capitals – such as human capital, manufactured capital, etc. – and their impacts on energy, water, bio-diversity, green house gas emissions. They must also understand the wider societal impacts of sustainability, and define all of these into one coherent policy and reporting framework. Read more
Let's face it: Nothing works better than money when it comes to incentivizing employees on anything, especially sustainability. But it's important to think through how to implement it if you want to maximize your success. Read more