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Our brain is designed to accept new concepts – even sustainability

Green Project Management

“Even the dogs may eat of the crumbs that fall from the rich man’s table; and in these days, when the rich in knowledge eat such specialized food at such separate tables, only the dogs have the chance of a balanced diet.” Sir Geoffrey Vickers 1965 – For many the notion of sustainability is a […]. The post Our brain is designed to accept new concepts – even sustainability appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Why Organizations Need to Take Trust, Security and Privacy Seriously

Daniel Burrus

In this high-tech world driven by technology, change and disruption, we should never forget the human component. Ultimately, the world is ruled by relationships that can be both good and bad. Trust has always been important, but in a connected social world, its value is elevated. Consider trust as the new currency; it is earned through demonstrations of honesty, integrity and delivering on promises.

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Why the degrowth debate is growing

EJOLT

By Nick Meynen. Ten years ago only a few professors and some activists used the word “degrowth” as alternative to the neoliberal model of perpetual economic growth. Today, “degrowth economics” is an activist academic discipline with dozens of top-quality peer reviewed papers , widely translated books like ‘ Degrowth. A Vocabulary for a new era ‘ and massive bi-annual conferences like the ongoing 2016 Budapest Degrowth Conference and Week.