Green Project Management

JULY 26, 2016

Installment #3 of 17 in our series in which we cover each sustainable development goal (SDG) and how projects and project management can contribute to them. This post focuses on SDG number 3, Good Health and Well-being. Specific Targets of SDG #3 This goal has 13 specific targets which include reducing maternal mortality and preventable […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #3 and Project Management, ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. appeared first on D

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 8, 2016

We recently lost a true avant-garde with the passing of futurist Alvin Toffler. I had the pleasure of meeting this great writer and forward thinker on several occasions. Toffler was a visionary who brought the subject of the future to both mainstream media and business with his groundbreaking book Future Shock (1970). I first met Alvin and his amazing wife, Heidi, in the late 1980s; they were in the front row as I delivered a keynote speech about the future of technology-driven change, a speech

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 31, 2016

July 25th-27, 2016 at the SDSN-Andes headquarters, Yachay Tech, Urcuquí – Ecuador “Around the world, leaders are increasingly recognizing ecosystems as natural capital assets that supply life-support services of tremendous value. The challenge is to turn this recognition into incentives and institutions that will guide wise investments in natural capital, on a large scale”1.

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Causeartist: Sustainable Technology

JULY 11, 2016

When it comes to social impact startups, Europe is ahead of the curve. In fact, social impact startups in Europe are such a big deal in Europe that the European Commission has a dedicated social enterprise strategy. What is a social impact startup?

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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EJOLT

JULY 13, 2016

[Español abajo]. Small sub-contracts scheme to use mapping tools for Environmental Justice related campaigns. Presentation deadline: August 31th, 2016 (Sunday). Resolution: September 12, 2016. This call is intended to foster collaborations between activists (NGOs, think tanks, social movements, or community grassroots organisations, etc.) and the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice project (ejatlas.org).

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Green Project Management

JULY 5, 2016

Last week I was asked to deliver a keynote presentation on sustainable project management to an audience of project managers in Australia at an Australian Institute of Project Management event. I started the presentation with a discussion about the future: our individual future, the future of our children, as well as the future of the project […].

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 26, 2016

“Disruptive innovation” is one of the most overused and misunderstood phrases of this digital age. Using digital technology to ease our daily frustrations by questioning traditional methods and delivering empowering alternatives or more efficient business models is something that should be celebrated rather than feared. The way that we order a cab, book a room, watch a movie or listen to a song has changed completely over the past few years.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 24, 2016

On July 15th, 2016 the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), with the Ford Foundation, Office of the Mayor of New York City, and 100 Resilient Cities, convened a 2.5-hour workshop on SDG localization. Ten months since its adoption by 193 UN Member States, the SDG agenda is now in full swing. Cities are poised to play a critical role in their implementation, and the time is ripe to elevate the level of attention being paid to local government action on the SDGs.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 7, 2016

Informal Conference Summary 30-31 May 2016, Brussels On the 30th and 31st of May 2016 , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the SDG Charter, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) jointly convened a multi-stakeholder meeting in Brussels to explore the question of how to make the SDG’s Europe’s Business.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 25, 2016

On July 15th, 2016 the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), with the Ford Foundation, Office of the Mayor of New York City, and 100 Resilient Cities, convened a 2.5-hour workshop on SDG localization. Ten months since its adoption by 193 UN Member States, the SDG agenda is now in full swing. Cities are poised to play a critical role in their implementation, and the time is ripe to elevate the level of attention being paid to local government action on the SDGs.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 19, 2016

The UK recently voted to leave the European Union in a result that seemed to surprise even those running the Brexit campaign. There have been reports of a generational divide in the country. Many mature voters have an expectation of returning the nation to its former glory. Meanwhile younger voters wanted to embrace the benefits of a united Europe and the opportunities that come with cooperating and collaborating with their neighbors.

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