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Jeanne du Plessis
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Sustainable Value Toolkit - Resources
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November 9
Jeanne du Plessis and Renee Oleari are now friends
November 6
Jeanne du Plessis added a blog post
There is a pressing need to find sustainable solutions for the way we live and it is in this context that the Biomimicry meme is garnering tremendous momentum. The idea is simple: Ask Nature. With 3.8 billion years of R&D under her belt, Mother Natu…
October 29
Jeanne du Plessis added a blog post
One of the most talked-about presentations at the Voices of Learners event last week was one entitled “Cell Phones in the Classroom.” A phrase that, at most schools, ends with “are not allowed.” Embracing the fact that there are few forces strong e…
October 23
Jeanne du Plessis added a discussion
The Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit recently kicked off a webinar series with this webinar entitled "The Truth about Green Business." In this presentation, Gil Friend, CEO of Natural Logic, reveals some practical insights on t…
October 22
Congratulations on "Voices of Learners!" I enjoyed reading the notes on the event, thank you for sending it on to me. Are there any plans for follow-up?
October 22
"...So much learning that our hearts and minds are stuffed full." This is how one of the organizers of the "Voices of Learners" initiative described her experience in Stark County last week. You can read more about what took place and also see phot…
October 22
Jeanne du Plessis added a blog post
Gil Friend, the CEO of Natural Logic, has almost 40 years of experience in business, communications and environmental management. As the first speaker in the BAWB Global Forum Webinar Series last Wednesday, he shared some insights from his latest bo…
October 19
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"Voices of Learners" is a series of gatherings aimed at encouraging multi-generational dialogue and uncovering what makes extraordinary learning experiences so powerful. The minds behind this initiative were inspired by conversations that they had…
October 11
A blog post by Jeanne du Plessis was featured
The Truth about Green Business | October 14, 2009 3:00PM US EST Sustainability is playing an ever-stronger role in the way that business operates. A small number of companies are acting aggressively on sustainability – and reaping substantial rewar…
October 11
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The Truth about Green Business | October 14, 2009 3:00PM US EST Sustainability is playing an ever-stronger role in the way that business operates. A small number of companies are acting aggressively on sustainability – and reaping substantial rewar…
October 1
Jeanne - that was a beautiful post you did, thank you so much! 220 people turned up and a Minister from the Prime Minister's Office turned up to officiate the event when he heard about what we were doing just one week before the Summit. Completely g…
September 25
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A collaborative effort to seed Biomimicry in Northeast Ohio is continuing to grow. Learn more or get involved.
September 22
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Keynote by Janine Benyus, Natural Sciences Writer and Co-founder of the Biomimicry Guild.
September 15
Additional resources
September 11
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In the pre-forum workshop on sustainable value creation, participants learned how leading companies transformed the way that they do business, directly from the experts that led these initiatives. These resources are now available online.
September 11

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Natural Design Solutions

There is a pressing need to find sustainable solutions for the way we live and it is in this context that the Biomimicry meme is garnering tremendous momentum. The idea is simple: Ask Nature. With 3.8 billion years of R&D under her belt, Mother Nature has figured out what works in the long run.

Finding inspiration in the natural world is nothing new. Biom… Continue

Posted on October 29, 2009 at 6:26pm —

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Reframing: Cell phones in the classroom

One of the most talked-about presentations at the Voices of Learners event last week was one entitled “Cell Phones in the Classroom.” A phrase that, at most schools, ends with “are not allowed.”

Embracing the fact that there are few forces strong enough to pry a teenager’s phone from her hands, a teacher at GlenOak High School decided to wield his students’ co… Continue

Posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:13am —

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Webinar Recording Online

Gil Friend, the CEO of Natural Logic, has almost 40 years of experience in business, communications and environmental management. As the first speaker in the BAWB Global Forum Webinar Series last Wednesday, he shared some insights from his latest book, "The Truth About Green Business."

"There is an ancient and, frankly, obsolete assump… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 2:44pm —

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BAWB Global Forum Webinar

The Truth about Green Business | October 14, 2009 3:00PM US EST

Sustainability is playing an ever-stronger role in the way that business operates. A small number of companies are acting aggressively on sustainability – and reaping substantial rewards. Many others, however, find it hard to grasp what it really means for their companies, what all the issues are and how to translate intent… Continue

Posted on October 1, 2009 at 3:33pm —

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Imagine Singapore Summit

Global Forum participants that are based in the northeast Ohio area are likely aware of the city-wide Appreciative Inquiry summit, which was hosted by Mayor Frank G. Jackson and facilitated by Prof. David Cooperrider in August. Sustainable Cleveland 2019 brought together a diverse group of people vested in building a green economy for Cleveland's future (click here to lea… Continue

Posted on September 10, 2009 at 7:03pm — 1 Comment

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Natural Design Solutions

Posted by Jeanne du Plessis on October 29, 2009 at 6:26pm

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Reframing: Cell phones in the classroom

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Webinar Recording Online

Posted by Jeanne du Plessis on October 19, 2009 at 2:44pm

 

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