Need an energy recharge?
September 19, 2012
Found this video – an energy recharge and a sense of perspective.
Blue wrens on Bourke Street?
September 16, 2012
Sitting in Kinfolk community cafe talking about Regenerative Business recently with a Melbourne Hubber, we got to the topic of creating positive visions. What would a regenerative City of Melbourne look like? How would we know a deep and significant shift had occurred? What small, tangible thing would we be seeing differently? Maybe a…
The ‘how’ of being the change…
September 8, 2012
“Be the change you want to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi As an Ontological Practitioner I take this quote as more than a challenge to act sustainably. Ontology is the study of how humans go about the process of being, and Ontological Coaching takes an approach to change and innovation that focuses on our Way…
Creating clarity on a sustainable future
September 5, 2012
In an earlier post “Conversational practices for smart sustainability professionals” we outlined four types of conversations that contribute to effective communication and collaboration. The most overlooked type of conversation is a conversation for clarity, where we articulate and test our understanding of a situation; explore the understandings of others; and develop a shared understanding. Conversations…
Is there a process behind our heroes?
August 19, 2012
Joel Makower’s recent blog “Why aren’t there more Ray Andersons?” was an interesting read with great insights into who Ray was from other famous sustainability players. The ongoing conversation from that article is the basis of this post. There was a PROCESS behind Ray Anderson’s “aha” moment on sustainability… I only met Ray through his books, including…
Are your opinions making you impotent?
August 10, 2012
Our assessments and opinions limit our ability to see opportunities. Here’s an exercise to help validate your assessments.
My ideal (regenerative) iPhone
August 10, 2012
My ideal iPhone wouldn’t be mine… My ideal iPhone would be a product of service. It’s body would belong to Apple and I’d lease its services – as an entertainment and communication platform. My data (music, notes, apps, movies, etc.) would be on a removable memory card in the same way the SIM card is…
Farewell Stephen Covey
August 6, 2012
Vale Stephen Covey. Author of FIRST THINGS FIRST and THE THIRD ALTERNATIVE – useful resources for change-makers.
Powerful conversational practices for smart sustainability professionals
July 19, 2012
“It is through conversations that we interact with each other, coordinate actions and get things done. Conversations underpin and accompany everything we do, and what we do and do not accomplish.” Alan Sieler, ‘Coaching to the Human Soul. Volume 1’ p.249 Getting things done in the world – and particularly in business – happens through conversation. …
Spreading sustainability: innovation diffusion applied
June 24, 2012
In the book “Crossing the Chasm“, marketer Geoffrey Moore proposed that there is a specific challenge in moving innovations from the early adopters (technology enthusiasts and visionaries) out into the broader community – particularly in engaging the early majority ( who are pragmatists). Many innovations never make it across “the chasm” into the broader population, regardless of…
Is Cleantech the future of Australian manufacturing?
June 24, 2012
As different industries grapple with what sustainability means, different terms are being developed to suit specific contexts. One term emerging in the manufacturing sector is Cleantech – short for Clean Technology. John O’Brien of Australian Cleantech defines it as: “Products and services with economic AND environmental benefits” It’s about thinking win/win and letting go of…
Ontera proves Interface is no fluke
June 24, 2012
It’s great to have a local story to combat “yes – but it’s different here”. A favourite story of ours is that of InterfaceFLOR – a commercial carpet manufacturer making a big difference. So hearing about the case study of Sydney carpet maker Ontera at a workshop last month was great. Ontera has profited significantly from their…
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