March 2010

Wednesday March 31, 2010

Mining Company Commits to People, Planet and Prosperity through Appreciative Inquiry

‘I’m inspired everyday (by) small stories and great amazing stories that someone was empowered’

Through the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) process, Fairmount Minerals has rallied its 500-plus staff to actively support its multi-pronged mission to increase the well-being of its employees, communities, shareholders, customers and the global environment.

Tuesday March 30, 2010

Cost Changes and Investor Opportunities Driving Renewable Energy

Investing in energy-efficient systems a ‘win-win’

Mike Nicklas says cost changes in renewable energy sources are giving him hope for the future.

Monday March 29, 2010

Innovative Design Looks to the Sun for Sustainable Solutions

Solar energy leads to a sustainable world: Nicklas

Mike Nicklas, Innovative Design president, says for 30 years his architectural firm has been doing what people are now calling green through incorporating solar energy into each of its projects.

Friday March 26, 2010

MaRS Exploring Legal Structure to Promote Social Enterprise

Director says new model would provide stimulus to address ‘intractable social and environmental problems’

A new white paper released by MaRS is highlighting legal structures already in place internationally that could be adopted in Ontario and Canada to effectively promote social enterprises.

Thursday March 25, 2010

Aspiring Strength-Based Change Agents Encouraged to Participate in Webinar

Appreciative Inquiry event a glimpse into university program

People who are working in a company and considering becoming an agent for strength-based organizational change are encouraged to tune into an upcoming Appreciative Inquiry (AI) webinar.

Wednesday March 24, 2010

Legislation Introduced to Promote Employee Ownership

New website calls supporters to connect with senators and encourage more co-sponsors

The Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) is enthused about legislation that would promote employee ownership and is calling on supporters to contact senators’ offices and to encourage them to co-sponsor the bills.

Tuesday March 23, 2010

Biomimicry Offers Storehouse of Solutions to Global Challenges, says Architectural Firm

Eden Project demonstrates innovative design methodology can also be cost effective

With the ability to detect a forest fire from a distance of 80 km, the bark beetle is 10,000 times more sensitive to fire detection than conventional fire alarms.

Monday March 22, 2010

Appreciative Inquiry a ‘Game-Changer’ for U.S. Dairy Industry

AI linked with sustainability drives innovation, creates business value

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is the transformative element in the seismic shift occurring in the U.S. dairy industry as leaders of more than 30 key dairy organizations blaze the way towards a vision of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fluid milk 25 per cent by the year 2010.

Friday March 19, 2010

Growing KarmaTube Audience Demonstrating Good Stories Matter

Increasing, unfiltered information must be countered with stories demonstrating human spirit, says co-founder

A website with zero advertising and more than 39,000 monthly visits is highlighting the need for positive stories that elevate the human spirit, says KarmaTube co-founder Jenny Douglas.

Thursday March 18, 2010

Exploration Architecture using ‘Absurd Idealism’ to Create Sustainable Designs

The Sahara Forest Project aims to produce fresh water, food and renewable energy in one of the world’s hottest places

Exploration Architecture director Michael Pawlyn credits his company’s philosophy of “absurd idealism” for creating innovative, sustainable architecture.

March 2010

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