Category Archives: Sustainability
Replacing one bad idea with another bad idea – Is that wise…?
First Coal, then Oil, then Gas, then Tar sands-Oil, then Fracking Gas – replacing one fossil fuel with another one, with another one, and another one – Is that going to fix it…? Re-using ideas again and again, isn’t that … Continue reading
And the Silence prevails…
Recently I have read articles arguing that we should not talk too much about the Climate and Climate-Change because people suffer from “climate-fatigue” or a bad “environment-conscience”… It’s almost like a scene from the English sitcom ”Fawlty Towers” – you … Continue reading
Sustainability is NOT about making sacrifices!
Sometimes when I give speeches or hold lectures on the subject of Sustainability, people ask me “Do we really have to give up all this…” referring to our current way of life. Let me therefore start this article and reflection … Continue reading
… the art of – ”Looking the other way…”
It is fantastic to see the amount of activities and initiatives that have been launched lately with the objective to move into a more sustainable society. But still – Although increasing activity, very little has been done, addressing the main … Continue reading
Free the Potential – become a leader in a Sustainable society…
Following one of my prior blog-posts “Management in a Sustainable future…” I got a lot of comments and interesting impulses – many people seem to have realized that our out-dated Management systems needs to change, and to change quickly if … Continue reading
Stop the distraction – move into Action!
During the last couple of weeks there have been numerous articles on the subject of “G4”, the latest version of the Global Reporting Initiatives reporting system for “sustainability” reporting – to some, this may give the perception as if “Sustainable … Continue reading
Stop the Waste – Rethink the process!
It is amazing how we have set up processes creating so much Waste – What were we thinking? Better said – What ARE we thinking! – very little has changed. On June 5th it is time again to put extra focus on waste … Continue reading
What is MY purpose in a sustainable world?
In some earlier articles I have tried to emphasize on the “problem” with incremental change, in relation to Sustainability. Here’s a new attempt. Often when we talk about change, many people start by defining where we are, not seldom describing … Continue reading
WE are the world… more cooperation needed!
If humanity is going to continue a successful life on this planet, we need to embrace a sustainable lifestyle – not only me, not only you, not only someone else – WE! “Success comes when people act together; failure tends … Continue reading
Management in a Sustainable future…
Sometimes when looking at new management books, management training etc. I find it a bit fascinating that so little have changed over time. For instance – how come that playing football still is considered a training ground for leadership, but … Continue reading