CSR Metrics: Measure and manage the meaningful
Value to you and your stakeholders *internal and external* must be the foundation of metrics and management systems. Don’t even think of metrics until you… continue reading »
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What are the SDGs and why are they important to your business
Business success today requires alignment of business, social and environmental interests. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a globally accepted framework you can use to help… continue reading »
3 Stakeholder Engagement mistakes to avoid
Stakeholder engagement is never a slam-dunk. It takes strategy, work, commitment, focus and resources. There are no shortcuts! Decades of experience has taught that even… continue reading »
CSR budgets must create value
Business decisions, including CSR and sustainability budgets, should be based on business value. Of course, you should integrate and align social value and environmental value,… continue reading »
Top 5 common mistakes in stakeholder engagement
#StakeholderEngagement is key to the success of projects, companies and careers. Get it right and you are much closer to success. Mess it up, and… continue reading »
What is CSR? And why is it important to future business growth?
Stop arguing CSR language. Who cares if CSR is this? Or that? Or something else. CSR is about value; creating, preserving and aligning value. CSR… continue reading »
CSR Communications: Use Storytelling to Inform and Engage
CSR communications should be interesting, engaging and use stories to illustrate impact, results, challenges and more. Support with facts, sure, but please don’t lead with… continue reading »
Get past zero-sum win-lose and embrace aligned value and impact
Sustainability performance is one of the fastest growing issues facing businesses and organizations today. Too often this is setting up debilitating win/lose internal confrontations with… continue reading »
CSR Communications: Keep it Simple, Stupid
If you have ever heard of the KISS acronym, you know it stands for “keep it simple, stupid” — or, more nicely put, “keep it… continue reading »
CSR Communications: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due
Have you ever read about a successful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project through a company’s communications and thought to yourself, “wow — they sure were… continue reading »
[Masterclass in Jamaica] CSR Economics and Impact Measurement
Developing a strategic approach to CSR creates a sustainable competitive advantage wherever you do business. Sticking with zero-sum, philanthropic approaches loses value and reduces impact…. continue reading »
CSR Communications: Sometimes silence speaks the best
Know when! When to communicate, and when to stay quiet. CSR communications can have great impact. Know how to make it create value, not destroy… continue reading »
