Communication and engagement – Page 2

The twilight of capitalism?

May 30, 2014

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in Communication and engagement, Community building, Conscious capitalism, Culture and values, Employee engagement, Engagement tools, Organisational learning, Stakeholder engagement, Sustainability, Uncategorized

This post is about change – the fundamental change that we must master to transform our world. Why – because our current economic and political systems have pretty much reached their “use by” date. They are struggling to deliver the benefits they have previously generated in such abundance. Until we change the assumptions that support…

Materiality assessment at UPS

May 15, 2014

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Engagement tools, Stakeholder engagement, Sustainability

Materiality assessments are a way for organisations to identify what matters to stakeholders, thus creating solid leads toward developing a sustainability plan. This is why engagement is the leading edge of sustainability – by engaging with our stakeholders and finding out what is important to them, we can shape strategy to be better aligned with…

Waiting for the communication revolution

Sep 12, 2013

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Culture and values, Employee engagement, leadership, Organisational learning, Social media

Over the last few decades communication channels have multiplied and in some organisations, communications have improved, but for the vast majority, workplace communication is still a major impediment to both organisational effectiveness and individual well-being. What are the solutions? How will the breakthroughs come? The foundations have been laid. The Internet has been with us for almost 25 years.…

Mobilizing the Response | The Regeneration Roadmap

Dec 22, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Sustainability

There are a lot of wise people advocating pathways to sustainability. The Regeneration Roadmap is a project of Globescan and SustainAbility and aims to promote engagement and collaboration between NGOs promoting sustainability, and the private sector. This video, from the Regeneration Roadmap website, features an impressive array of sustainability champions, including David Suzuki, Gro Harlem…

Great companies embrace social media

Dec 2, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Employee engagement, Social media, Stakeholder engagement, Strategy, Uncategorized

While many are wary of employees spending too much time on social media, some great businesses are showing us how social media can enhance business. This video features Erin Lieberman-Moran from the Great Place to Work Institute. Note that Erin recognises a high level of trust as the enabler for businesses to use social media effectively.…

Engagement and the Regeneration Roadmap

Nov 28, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Community building, Culture and values, Stakeholder engagement, Sustainability, Uncategorized

Engagement processes are at the leading edge of sustainability. The Regeneration Roadmap is an initiative of Globescan and SustainAbility aiming to achieve sustainable development within the next generation. Their focus is on the private sector to drive a lot of change. This video features global thought leaders articulating the road to sustainability. As you watch,…

Narcissism: The Difference Between High Achievers and Leaders – Justin Menkes – Harvard Business Review

Jul 6, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Employee engagement, leadership, Stakeholder engagement

This HBR post from Justin Menkes is another contribution to the ever-growing body of evidence that effective leaders are good people that care for others. As Justin Menkes states: Only an individual who feels genuinely invigorated by the growth, development, and success of others can become an effective leader of an enterprise. When reading this…

Moral leadership – the foundation of prosperity

Jul 1, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, leadership, Sustainability, Uncategorized

The renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs pinpointed the foundations of a prosperous economy in a recent article. He states: [1] His post celebrated the life of the late Václav Havel, the Czech playright, who spoke out against the communist regime. His determination to speak out against the suppression of human rights by the communist government saw him…

Engagement and community building – the White Dog Café

Apr 1, 2012

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Peter Bruce-iri

in Communication and engagement, Community building, leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Strategy, Sustainability

In 1983 Judy Wicks started the White Dog Café in Philadelphia. It has become an exemplar for a community-based enterprise. Where I live, community enterprise is slowly but surely being eroded as an increasing number of national or international chain stores supplant local stores. While this typically provides benefits such as cheaper goods the longer-term…

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