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Michael Derek Townsend posted a blog postRising to the Challenge: On Leadership for 21st Century Business
In the third piece in our five-part series 'As If People Matter', Michael Townsend discusses the qualities that business leaders must show, if they are to shine in a changing world."A new generation of CEOs will emerge." Ray Anderson Founder & Former Chairman, Interface Inc.Who would want to be a business leader in these volatile times? The debate about boardroom pay and excess rages, the global economy is so volatile it is hard to plan anything with conviction, issues of ethics and trust…See More
Michael Derek Townsend posted a blog postPeople Power! On the Importance of Engaging People in Sustainable Business Change
In the second of a five-part series ‘As If People Matter’, I explain how engaging people is vital in making a successful and lasting transition towards sustainable business and in delivering tangible business benefits.“The biggest challenge in sustainability is engaging people and delivering the necessary behavioural change. This is all about how to turn a moment into a movement.”Cristina AmorimVice President of Global Citizenship,Life Technologies.--2011 was an incredible year for change. From…See More
Michael Derek Townsend posted a blog postFor The People!
“If you have too many useful machines, you get too many useless people.”E.F. Schumacher In this, the first of a five-part series, ‘As If People Matter’, covering all perspectives of a people-centred approach to sustainability in business, Michael Townsend explains how the strategy links to superior business – and economic – performance. The bottom line for sustainability is all about people; why else are we doing all this stuff? In the end, taking a Gaian perspective, the planet will carry on…See More
Michael Derek Townsend commented on Michael Derek Townsend's blog post Twelve Principles for Sustainable Business"Thanks for your kind comment, Kenneth; much appreciated.
Your thought on the potential for questions within the different components of the business model is spot on. We have been doing some useful work in this space ourselves, as we help our…"
Michael Derek Townsend posted a blog postCreative Destruction: How Sustainable Business Can Survive and Thrive
We’re near the end of 2011, over three years since the onset of the global financial crisis. On a bad day the stock markets are in complete turmoil. On a good day, they are simply volatile. Investor confidence is low, unsurprisingly. This is not the best environment within which capitalism, business, or the transition to a green economy can easily flourish. Just look at the spate of solar companies going to the wall in the US in recent months. There are fundamental shifts occurring at the macro…See More
Kenneth McGrath commented on Michael Derek Townsend's blog post Twelve Principles for Sustainable Business"Awesome. Ever since reading "The Ecology of Commerce" I've been interested in how sustainable businesses can actually be more profitable while helping to save the planet.
For my ventures, like many others, I now have a…"
Michael Derek Townsend posted a blog postTwelve Principles for Sustainable Business
There is much talk of business needing to become more sustainable, in the face of an increasing number of challenges, including climate change, peak oil, new legislation, reputational risk, and increasing costs. That companies need to change is no longer the debate, but there is a need to understand (in easy terms) what businesses could be doing and how this action will deliver sustainable business success, as well as helping to save the planet. The Global Research Project In Search of…See More
Profile Information
- Why are you passionate about business models and business model innovation?
- We need a structured approach to developing profitable business models within a sustainable, low carbon world.
- How would you best describe your level of expertise when it comes to business models?
- some knowledge
- What's your URL?
- http://www.earthshinesolutions.com
- Who do you work for? What do you do?
- CEO for Earthshine Solutions: sustainable business integrators.
- What industry do you mainly work in (e.g. financial services, telco, utilities, public sector, academia, pharma...)?
- All sectors.
- What is the size of the organization you work for?
- 1-10
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Rising to the Challenge: On Leadership for 21st Century Business
Posted on April 17, 2012 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the third piece in our five-part series 'As If People Matter', Michael Townsend discusses the qualities that business leaders must show, if they are to shine in a changing world.
"A new generation of CEOs will emerge."
Ray Anderson
Founder & Former Chairman, Interface Inc.
Who would want to be a business leader in these volatile times? The debate about boardroom pay and excess rages, the global economy is so volatile it is hard to plan…
Continue People Power! On the Importance of Engaging People in Sustainable Business Change
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the second of a five-part series ‘As If People Matter’, I explain how engaging people is vital in making a successful and lasting transition towards sustainable business and in delivering tangible business benefits.
“The biggest challenge in sustainability is engaging people and delivering the necessary behavioural change. This is all about how to turn a moment into a movement.”…
Continue For The People!
Posted on December 29, 2011 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
“If you have too many useful machines, you get too many useless people.”
E.F. Schumacher
In this, the first of a five-part series, ‘As If People Matter’, covering all perspectives of a people-centred approach to sustainability in business, Michael Townsend explains how the strategy links to superior business – and economic – performance.
The bottom line for sustainability is all about people; why else are we doing all this…
Continue Creative Destruction: How Sustainable Business Can Survive and Thrive
Posted on December 16, 2011 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We’re near the end of 2011, over three years since the onset of the global financial crisis. On a bad day the stock markets are in complete turmoil. On a good day, they are simply volatile. Investor confidence is low, unsurprisingly. This is not the best environment within which capitalism, business, or the transition to a green economy can easily flourish. Just look at the spate of solar companies going to the wall in the US in recent months.
There are fundamental shifts…
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BMUGOslo 3.0 - Is the traditional business plan dead?
May 31, 2012 from 4pm to 7pm – MESH
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