Green Project Management
OCTOBER 7, 2017
“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” Laurence J. Peter. 2011, The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong (p. 145) The Traditionally Perceived Project Manager Career Path There is a perception in our profession that the following graphic represents the traditional career path for project managers. […].
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 3, 2017
A central component of the Anticipatory Organization model is disruption—more specifically, how Anticipatory Organizations and individuals can look at disruption and see enormous opportunity. Leveraging disruption could produce a revolutionary new product or service, lead to a significant improvement on an existing model or any number of advancements.
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Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 30, 2017
By Dr. David Smith, Chair, SDSN Caribbean; Director, Centre for Environmental Management, The University of the West Indies; and member of the Independent Group of Scientists In 2015, the countries of the world agreed on the Sustainable Development Goals, a global effort to end poverty and hunger by 2030. The Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2019 is being prepared by an independent group of experts , to “provide a strong evidence-based instrument to support policymakers in promoting
AAEE
OCTOBER 26, 2017
You will find that as an environmental engineer, knowing people in your field will help. Whether you’re a student studying for your engineering degree or a graduate looking for a job, networking can come in useful when you least expect it to. You can gain easy access to a huge worldwide network of nearly 60,000… The post ASHRAE: Is It Worth The Efforts To Join ASHRAE appeared first on AAEE.net - Environmental Engineering.
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.
Green Project Management
OCTOBER 6, 2017
At the UN Global Compact Leadership Summit, our 5th, as a stakeholder, it was stated as part of the plenary that business cannot thrive if the people and the planet aren’t. This also includes that the 17 UN SDGs are on target. They are universal, transcend borders, industry, and societies. It is the world’s greatest […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #17 of 17.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 11, 2017
It’s a problem that most every organization has to confront sooner or later: How do we get more done in less time? Surprisingly enough, one of the most effective answers is to slow down first. As I said, that may seem like an unusual solution. But, taken in the overall context of the approach in my Anticipatory Organization system, it makes perfect sense.
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Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 30, 2017
SDSN TReNDS and the Inter-American Development Bank hosted a high-level roundtable discussion of TReNDS’ new report on modern statistical systems, Counting on the World , on October 25th in Washington, DC. The meeting brought together leaders from prominent global think tanks, finance institutions, multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations to discuss the key recommendations of the report and how we can turn them into concrete actions.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The SDSN Southeast Asia network, in partnership with Hero X, announced the Island of Happiness Coastal Design Competition , the first in a series of sustainability initiatives planned for the Kura Kura Bali Island of Happiness The Competition was launched on 18 September by the International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General, John Danilovich, and the SDSN Southeast Asia network chair and Citi Group board member, Cherie Nursalim at the ‘Business for the SDGs’ event at UN Headquarters in New Y
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Most of the leaders who grace the world stage today have been in charge for decades, using their experience to lead us through crises and prosperity. Yet they are increasingly out of step in a world of grassroots activism and global movements spread solely by the digital revolution – and led by a new generation. The youth of today are leading the charge for a better world, and they will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 3, 2017
The 72 nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72) opened at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13, 2017. The General Debate of UNGA 72 opened on September 19, 2017. SDSN and our partners hosted the following events in and around the UNGA: Meet the Networks September 17, 2017 In advance of the UN General Assembly in New York, SDSN hosted a special event at Columbia University for Permanent Representatives from the UN in New York to showcase the work undertaken by SDSN’
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
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Anticipatory organizations are always looking forward. With the skills to identify Hard Trends, and the many opportunities they represent, they’re often able to achieve extraordinary levels of success. The biggest problem that keeps organizations from being anticipatory is complacency. Complacency can pose all sorts of significant problems. But, as with other issues that the future can hold, there are strategies to anticipate the challenges of complacency and address them as proactively and effe
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Teegan Lexcen’s doctors were at a loss. Born in August 2015 with only one lung and half a damaged heart, the Minnesota infant’s condition seemed undeniably fatal. Then a $20 product saved Teegan’s life. A staff member at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami suggested Google Cardboard, a virtual reality device, to boost images of Teegan’s tiny organs into three-dimensional detail that made surgery possible.
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