• Is an Equitable and Inclusive Resource Sector Possible Only if the Government Changes Course

Is an Equitable and Inclusive Resource Sector Possible? Only if the Government Changes Course.Canada’s government has a poor history of balancing national interests with inclusivity, but the next chapter for Canada’s resource sector could be managed differently.

• Socially Responsible Giving Must Support the Core Mission for Best Results

Socially Responsible Giving Must Support the Core Mission for Best ResultsSocially responsible giving is part of successful business strategies

• Sharing the Natural Resources Wealth with Indigenous People

Sharing the Natural Resources Wealth with Indigenous PeopleOntario’s Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Indigenous people offers a way forward in finally improving lives and life in embattled communities. Recognizing there are still issues to address, the agreement represents the hard reali...

• Find Environmental and Cultural Diversity at Home in the National Parks

Find Environmental and Cultural Diversity at Home in the National Parks Sometimes, the most beautiful natural sites are right at home. The U.S. National Parks system contains everything an eco-traveler could possibly want in terms of natural wonders, cultural preservation, and wildlife.

• More Companies are seeing Green, and it’s not the bottom line only!

If business had a fashion sense, “green” would be the new “black.” From toothpaste to roofing supplies, from plant fertilizers to baby food, choosing products that are environmentally friendly is driving consumer choice and, in turn, the manufacturers who feed that demand. - By Anaga Dalal

• Building Strategic Alliances in a Challenging Economic Environment

Can Minority Companies Overcome the Emerging Challenges in Supplier Diversity?

• Not Just The Weather Changes Social and Economic Risks Associated with Climate Change

Outside of environmental concerns, climate change promises to dramatically shift the fabric of global society and business.

• Transforming Worker Skills to Match a Transforming Green Economy

Transforming Worker Skills to Match a Transforming Green EconomyWhile technology has brought innovation to people’s lives, it has also created job vulnerability for millions of workers. With the right skills training, the transformation to a green economy could be the path to opportunities for these...

• A Primer on Doing Business in Africa

Africa is Calling. Are you Ready for the Next Global Shift in Business? - by William Bell

• Environmental Pressures Drive Supplier Innovation

• Aligning ERM and ESG for Risk Management

Aligning ERM and ESG for Risk ManagementThere are many reasons to align ERM and ESG and embed them in strategizing and operations. Both set of principles focus on identifying and addressing the risks to long-term business success.

• 5 Steps to a Better Workplace Environment

The average U.S. worker spends more than 1,777 hours each year in his or her office, according to the Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Minority and women business owners, especially in smaller operations where night and weekend hours are common, may spend an additional ...

• Developing Contextual Leaders Ready to Adapt in Dynamic Environments

Old-style leadership development worked at one time but not in the dynamic business environment in which change is constant. Contextual leaders can adapt their thinking and approaches to strategy and problem-solving to fit the circumstances. - By Dave DeSouza

• Still Evolving: Meeting the Challenges of Non-Financial Disclosure

Still Evolving: Meeting the Challenges of Non-Financial Disclosure

• Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Present and the Future

Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Present and the FutureArtificial intelligence (AI) is still in its infancy, yet it is driving significant improvements in the lives of both people and business operations. If its capabilities are achieving remarkable results now, the future of AI stretches the...

• Suppliers Adopt Energy Environmental Policies as Competitive Strategy

Environmental procurement is a competitive survival strategy for big corporations. - By Wilfred Smith

• Powering Up Brand Strength to Meet an Intense Competitive Environment

Powering up brand strength requires looking internally first to ensure the entire organization is engaged in the brand. Brands must be sold to staff as well as external customers.

• Sustain ability and the New Green Economy

An Opportunity for a Level Playing Field By Jasmine McNealy

• Social Media - Managing at the Speed of Technology

Cloud computing, social media, mobile, and now Millennials have become forces for business disruption. The leadership challenge is learning how to manage in the here and now to harness the new dynamics.

• Positioning the Organization to Capture Value in a Hyper-Changing Environment

Businesses need to maintain alignment between corporate effort and strategy. In a hyper-changing marketplace, driven by rapid technology advances, leaders must identify key levers at every turn that can capture value while maintaining alignment in a constantly evolving environment. - By Paul Lachhu