Working in the ‘sustainability’ space with medium to large enterprises over the years, I have unfortunately at times been faced with the casual response of: “this does not affect us, nor do we have any say”.
Sustainability matters! Read Post »
Strategy, Sustainability
It was not so long ago that the catch-cry of business was planning. As the adage goes: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Backcasting the future of sustainability Read Post »
Sustainability
Overlooking the Indian ocean, I am sitting on the balcony of the Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, where one of the most prolific science and science-fiction writers ever, Arthur Charles Clarke (1917-2008) penned his famous series of novels.
Sri Lanka – Eco-tourism and the Temple of the dogs Read Post »
Lifestyle, Society, Sustainability
Originally posted on LinkedIn Over the last twenty years, it has become apparent that government and business play an important and active role in achieving sustainability. In particular, understanding to what extent one’s own business is sustainable, identifying where one needs to actually be at (target) and making plans to get there – i.e. transforming for
Business transitions for sustainability Read Post »
Business, Sustainability
I had an interesting experience recently that I would like to share. Being an ecologically friendly person into re-use and recycling, I thought I was doing the right thing. It turns out, no one was interested! This is what happened.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure??? Read Post »
Sustainability
The world is forever changing at an exponential rate and so are business too. The need to adapt and innovate is greater than ever before. Leaders like Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon recognize this and hence their heavy investment into innovation labs.
Towards a Unified Theory for a Sustainable Business Innovation Strategy Read Post »
Business, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability
Planet Earth needs a strategy if humanity is to survive and endure for the long term. Business and governments alike have been aiding its demise; however, business models, representing how a business captures and creates value may well represent our best source of re-address and success.
