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Creating Impact as A Leader: A discussion with Melanie van de Velde
Manage episode 416698797 series 1385102
In her Board Sessions, Talks, Impact Labs and Immersive Impact Trips, Dr. van de Velde supports leaders to outgrow the competition and transform our world. She provides inspirational examples from around the world that have far better outcomes than others across the sustainability landscape. She reveals the key factors as to why they achieve better results. Her insights are based on her award-winning research (nominated by Cambridge University), 20 years of experience, and best global practices.
Her tools, such as the IMPACT Wheel, enable leaders to tease out innovative, effective impact initiatives for a 200-400% higher return, business growth, increased brand value, productivity & resilience. Whilst simple to apply, her thought-leading framework underpins our globe's most successful impact strategies.
To receive our inspirational IMPACT Stories, and insights, or hear about our webinars, you can sign up for our occasional updates at BigTreeGlobal.net.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vw8FCH
Or connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-van-de-velde-phd-mba-msc-1777b311/
Michael welcomed Melanie to discuss sustainable business practices. Melanie shared their background in engineering and running a business in Kenya empowering women, sparking their research on impactful companies.
Sustainable business practices and impact @ 1:21Melanie discussed how some companies structurally impact issues like poverty by empowering communities through business, education, and jobs rather than just donations. Michael agreed this teaching-to-fish approach is better for long-term change.
Plastic pollution and solutions @ 5:07Melanie outlined the dire plastic pollution crisis and health impacts if not addressed. Cleanup initiatives are needed but won't solve the root cause. Innovations preventing plastic use upstream like reusable systems greatly reduce waste and emissions.
Long-term solutions over short-term fixes @ 5:46Charity aids short-term but businesses can regenerate areas through jobs and opportunity. Examples like durable lighting contracts incentivized long-lasting products cutting waste and costs. Out-of-the-box thinking transforms issues like planned obsolescence.
Business opportunities in sustainability @ 12:57Four core areas within supply chains, organizations, communities and externally can tackle global issues fitting any company through impact examples and questions. Starting small collectively creates big change through reusable items and efficient operations.
Individual and collective action @ 13:23Small sustainable switches like reusable bags and coffee cups significantly help if adopted widely. Seeking durable products and questioning short lifespans reduces waste. Collaboration between companies and suppliers innovates solutions for materials and services. United impact inspires positive change.
697 episodes
Manage episode 416698797 series 1385102
In her Board Sessions, Talks, Impact Labs and Immersive Impact Trips, Dr. van de Velde supports leaders to outgrow the competition and transform our world. She provides inspirational examples from around the world that have far better outcomes than others across the sustainability landscape. She reveals the key factors as to why they achieve better results. Her insights are based on her award-winning research (nominated by Cambridge University), 20 years of experience, and best global practices.
Her tools, such as the IMPACT Wheel, enable leaders to tease out innovative, effective impact initiatives for a 200-400% higher return, business growth, increased brand value, productivity & resilience. Whilst simple to apply, her thought-leading framework underpins our globe's most successful impact strategies.
To receive our inspirational IMPACT Stories, and insights, or hear about our webinars, you can sign up for our occasional updates at BigTreeGlobal.net.
Book: https://amzn.to/3vw8FCH
Or connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-van-de-velde-phd-mba-msc-1777b311/
Michael welcomed Melanie to discuss sustainable business practices. Melanie shared their background in engineering and running a business in Kenya empowering women, sparking their research on impactful companies.
Sustainable business practices and impact @ 1:21Melanie discussed how some companies structurally impact issues like poverty by empowering communities through business, education, and jobs rather than just donations. Michael agreed this teaching-to-fish approach is better for long-term change.
Plastic pollution and solutions @ 5:07Melanie outlined the dire plastic pollution crisis and health impacts if not addressed. Cleanup initiatives are needed but won't solve the root cause. Innovations preventing plastic use upstream like reusable systems greatly reduce waste and emissions.
Long-term solutions over short-term fixes @ 5:46Charity aids short-term but businesses can regenerate areas through jobs and opportunity. Examples like durable lighting contracts incentivized long-lasting products cutting waste and costs. Out-of-the-box thinking transforms issues like planned obsolescence.
Business opportunities in sustainability @ 12:57Four core areas within supply chains, organizations, communities and externally can tackle global issues fitting any company through impact examples and questions. Starting small collectively creates big change through reusable items and efficient operations.
Individual and collective action @ 13:23Small sustainable switches like reusable bags and coffee cups significantly help if adopted widely. Seeking durable products and questioning short lifespans reduces waste. Collaboration between companies and suppliers innovates solutions for materials and services. United impact inspires positive change.
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