Green Project Management

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Sustainable Development Goal #9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation In this installment of our series on the SDGs, we look at #9 of 17. This goal encompasses three key aspects of sustainable development: Infrastructure, innovation, and industrialization. Two specific targets that are outlined are for the three aspects are […].

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Investors know the value of being anticipatory. In a world characterized by exponential change, the accounting industry has an opportunity to incorporate that same mindset into everyday practices and procedures—in more ways than one. The Netflix Paradox. The field of accounting has traditionally labored under a challenging paradox when it comes to reporting organizations’ financial activity—using past performance as one gauge of future prospects.

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Sustainable Development Network

APRIL 11, 2016

April 11th, 2016 – Today, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Association announced a strategic collaboration on sustainable development as the United Nations enters the first year of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation’s $10 million gift – the largest financial commitment to date focused on SDG education and implementation since nearly 200 members of the UN adopted the 17 goals last Se

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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: 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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NOVEMBER 24, 2016

By Nick Meynen. A new light is shining on the old problem of a global economic system that creates regional environmental imbalances. Ecological economists identified and analysed the asymmetric flows of resources obscured by the apparent reciprocity of market prices. A team from the global Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities, and Trade (EJOLT) project just launched not one or two but nine new peer reviewed articles that together form a Special Section in the Journal of Political Ec

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Green Project Management

AUGUST 9, 2016

The latest in our series on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) focuses on #5 (of 17), Gender Equality. The following are the specific targets under this SDG. They are vital to to sustainable development. 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and […].

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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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Green Project Management

JUNE 26, 2016

This past week the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit took place in New York and for the fourth straight year, we took an active role. The compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support Sustainable Development goals. What is great about the compact […]. The post 2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit Update appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

JUNE 20, 2016

Sustainable Development Goal #3 and Project Management, ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Installment #3 of 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. This goal […].

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Green Project Management

JUNE 7, 2016

Installment #2 of our series in which we cover each sustainable development goal (SDG) and how projects and project management can contribute to them. Ending Hunger Q. What is the goal? A. Specifically, the goal is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. In the past 20 years, hunger has […].

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Green Project Management

MAY 30, 2016

If you recently watched the webinar I did recently for IPMA on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), you will know that I briefly covered two. By request, I have started a series on our blog to break down each SDG from a PM perspective. To watch the Webinar, Click here For the series, I will start at […]. The post The Sustainable Development Goal to End Poverty and Project Management appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

MARCH 23, 2016

According to ISO 21500, Guidance on Project Management, a stakeholder is a person, group or organization that has interests in, or can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by, any aspect of the project. It is commonly taught that stakeholders are identified, analyzed and managed. Manage however is a curious word. […]. The post The Stakeholder in the Stakeholder; Overcoming Adversity appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

This week’s post focuses on SDG #6 of 17, Clean Water and Sanitation. It is amazing that 75% of our planet is covered in water yet there are entire countries that have limited access to drinkable clean water. There are several goals tied to this SDG but first, let me share some startling facts. 1 […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #6, Clean Water and Sanitation & Project Management appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

MAY 2, 2016

April was a busy month for all of us at GPM. We have activity buzzing all over the globe which is exciting! In this post, which we would normally issue a press release for, I chose a blog format as I wanted to share some personal thoughts rather than a quote. On April 16th, I […]. The post GPM Takes Root in Russia Amid Historic International Events appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Green Project Management

AUGUST 26, 2016

This week’s post focuses on SDG #7 of 17, Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. There are three key targets and two sub-targets with with this goal By 2030: Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services to all people. Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the […].

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Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

“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 Transitioning to the New Reality for Project Managers In […]. The post The Evolution of the Project Management Profession appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

OCTOBER 31, 2016

“Why do I feel so strongly that fashion is a pivotal industry to get right? Firstly because it is a full spectrum industry. It extends from the farmers that grow cotton to the women beading in ateliers, it encompasses millions of people from agriculture to the creative marketing and selling. It is also dependent on […]. The post The challenges dealing with child labour in the fast fashion or “McFashion” garment industry appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project a

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Green Project Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“Risk comes from not knowing what you`re doing.” Warren Buffett “Risk is like fire: If controlled it will help you; if uncontrolled it will rise up and destroy you.” Theodore Roosevelt What is the P5 Impact Analysis? The GPM Global PRiSM methodology advocates for the usage of the GPM Global P5 Impact Analysis, which […]. The post How to Use the GPM P5 Impact Analysis appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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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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Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

Our latest post on the SDGS focuses on #8 of 17, Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic, full and productive employment and decent work for all. This SDG has 10 targets and for this post, we will focus in on just one, 8.8 8.8 – Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all […]. The post Sustainable Development Goal #8 Good Jobs, Economic Growth, and Project Management appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“I don’t want to wear something on my body that hurts the environment or the people in it. It’s hard to know what is good and what is bad on the high street and equally hard to find fashionable or youthful ethical clothing. It shocks me that even today only 1% of cotton produced in […]. The post A rookie mistake with sustainable procurement… Lessons Learned appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

MAY 11, 2016

In 2013, we started the GPM-b certification. One of our first to be certified was Katharine Foley from Ireland. Katharine was a self-study who took our GPM-b exam March 19th, 2013. She has been an advocate for GPM for four years and recently renewed her certification. As more and more GPM-b’s will be renewing, we […]. The post GPM Certified Project Managers are Making a Difference!

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Green Project Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Leading student in business propaganda, Australian social scientist Alex Carey persuasively argues that the 20th century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy; the growth of corporate power; the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy. Noam Chomsky, World Orders: Old and […].

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Green Project Management

JULY 11, 2016

Yes, the image above represents the Star Trek M-5 Multitronic System from “The Ultimate Computer” (for you Trekkies). In this episode, a skeleton Enterprise crew are assigned to test a revolutionary computer system that is given total control of the ship that in time would replace even the Captain. Could this be the future of project […].

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Green Project Management

MAY 23, 2016

I have long maintained that professional development organizations and associations that have a focus of expertise must establish a connection to global issues and develop platforms for action and partnership. Not doing so is to contribute to siloism and further separates business from the problems in our world. We must become forces for good. Historical Context When […].

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 10, 2016

Dealing With Nonsensical Sustainability Positions I have recently experienced a number of profoundly confusing and somewhat bizarre positions and arguments on LinkedIn (and elsewhere). For example, absurd arguments against the requirement for greenhouse gas emission reductions, not providing a liveable wage or the right to employ slave and child labour.

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 3, 2016

This post highlights the importance of portfolio management for sustainable change delivery. This blog post is part of a series that provides a foundation for understanding sustainable change delivery. It is not the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Leon C. […]. The post Sustainable Portfolio Management – Foundational Overview appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Green Project Management

JUNE 2, 2016

By. Dr. Abdelsalam Jaroshi GPM Partner – Turkey and North Africa CEO – Diwan International (formerly Libyan Diwan LLC.) Business Development Director – PMRi Ltd. https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdeljar As project management is an organization wide practice, the importance of having project management related literature understood and realized all over the organization is an essential factor of achieving […].

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Green Project Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Last month we surveyed 15,036 individuals who have downloaded the GPM P5 standard since it was released in 2014 and received 3,600 responses. It was conducted to find out how sustainability factors are incorporated into projects, by whom, where was the focus the most prominent, and most important, if the standard having a positive impact. […].

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Green Project Management

APRIL 27, 2016

What is the difference between CSR and Sustainability? I get asked this question a lot and so I thought it would be good to provide a clear and concise response. Here is an explanation of both. Sustainability balances resource usage and supplies over time thus ensuring that future generations will have the resources that we do. […]. The post Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain!

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