August, 2018

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Focus on Strengths Not Just Weaknesses – the Value of Appreciative Inquiry

Green Project Management

I always enjoyed the message from the featured image above. As a management consultant, validator, and assessor I am often engaged by organizations to analyze their operations and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. I have also spent a couple decades on advising on how to implement better practice methods and processes around various disciplines […].

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SDG Academy Partners with edX.org

Sustainable Development Network

New York, NY [UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network] — The SDG Academy has partnered with edX.org to offer its full library of sustainable development courses on the edX global platform as of August 31, 2018. Courses are now open for enrollment and can be viewed here. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 social, economic, and environmental goals adopted by all member states of the United Nations in 2015 that aim to promote a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable futur

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Making globalisation work for all and corporate responsibility

Roel Nieuwenkamp

This article was originally published on OECDONTHELEVEL on 7 July 2018 In the first post of his Legacy Blog Series, Roel Nieuwenkamp takes a look at responsible business conduct in the broader context of trade and investment policies in the globalisation debate.

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12 Technology Categories That Will Transform Careers

Daniel Burrus

As technology continues to impact our lives, workers at every level in today’s ever-changing labor market need to be prepared with skills to adapt and succeed in the workplace. The problem is, we live in an uncertain world, and because of the high levels of uncertainty we all face, people of all ages and careers are finding it difficult to know what new skills to learn, what courses to take, and what degrees to get that will provide them with the most opportunity going forward.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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The 2018 Index and Dashboards Report in World News

Sustainable Development Network

Report accessible from: [link] Data visualisation accessible from: [link] The third edition of the SDG Index and Dashboards Report was launched at the High-Level Political Forum on July 17th. Co-produced annually by the Bertelsmann Stiftung and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) the report provides global insights on how countries perform on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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How can responsible business authorities stay ahead of the curve?

Roel Nieuwenkamp

This article was originally published on OECDONTHELEVEL on 31 July 2018 In the fifth post of his Legacy Blog Series, Roel Nieuwenkamp looks at how the government authorities responsible for implementing the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises can be strengthened.

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Staying ahead of the curve on corporate responsibility: Climate change, digitalisation and animal welfare

Roel Nieuwenkamp

This article was originally published on OECDONTHELEVEL on 28 OECDONTHELEVEL July 2018. In the third post of his Legacy Blog Series, Roel Nieuwenkamp encourages the responsible business conduct community to start planning for the next update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are the world’s leading instrument on corporate responsibility.

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Staying ahead of the curve on corporate responsibility: Indigenous peoples’ rights, taxation and disclosure

Roel Nieuwenkamp

This article was originally published on OECDONTHELEVEL on 29 July 2018. In the fourth post of his Legacy Blog Series, Roel Nieuwenkamp encourages the responsible business conduct community to start planning for the next update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

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