I try to ground my approach to consulting, teaching and writing in practical, hands-on reality.  Too much theory makes my head hurt – and wastes… continue reading »

Fresh Eyes à Fresh Insights Analysis Fresh eyes can often bring new perspectives and discover fresh insights, identifying previously unnoticed opportunities, risks and issues.  A… continue reading »

CSR and Business Innovation Strategy and Training Society is demanding more of business.  So are shareholders.  And often governments too. These expectations will keep growing… continue reading »

CSR in the Middle East & North Africa is dynamic and exciting.  It is built on centuries of Islamic tradition and principles and evolving rapidly to… continue reading »

A 50% reduction in carbon intensity and climate impact?   Why not? It is time to stop tinkering at the margins and let’s set bold goals… continue reading »

Social Value Brand (SVB) Businesses today are increasingly expected to deliver some sort of social value in addition to shareholder value, or, at the very… continue reading »

CSR Skills: What you need and why What skills and attributes are most helpful for someone working in (or wanting to work in) the growing… continue reading »

CSR: Teaching, learning, practicing Executive training programs can be boring, dull and virtually useless.  Or they can be dynamic, career altering, fun and productive.Here are… continue reading »

This time It IS in my backyard!  Can I practice what I preach? Originally published on Triple Pundit – http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/08/time-backyard-can-practice-preach/ Looking out from my backyard… continue reading »

Clumsy government support of Canadian Oil Sands industry is hindering the industry’s development and risking its social license Originally published in Triple Pundit – http://bit.ly/1NgKIkJ  The Canadian Oil… continue reading »

I regularly get queries from individuals wanting to begin a career in Corporate Social Responsibility or a related field. I wish I had good information… continue reading »

We need more strategic, value-creating focus and less focus on defensive, risk-mitigating compliance Companies the world over are recognizing that there are growing societal expectations… continue reading »