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Upcoming Events Workshops-2008 Sustainability Using The Natural Step Framework Thursday, September 11 Thursday, October 9 Wednesday, November 12 Wednesday, December 3 OVERVIEW OF THE DAY: This one-day program, presented in two parts, is designed to introduce business, government, and community leaders to sustainability and The Natural Step framework. In the morning, a presentation will define sustainability and present the basic principles of The Natural Step (TNS) framework including the science behind the framework model and case studies. Attendees will participate in small group exercises around the four principles and learn how to apply the framework in the creation of a business product and service. In the afternoon, two local business leaders will share their organizations' experience in using The Natural Step framework to implement sustainable concepts. Later, participants will learn how to use the four system conditions as a guide in moving their organization toward sustainability. For more information and to register: September 11 October 9 Breakfast Event Gracious and Ruthless, Environmentally Conscious & Profitable... Tuesday, September 16 7:30am - 9:00am Doubletree Hotel and Executive Center- Portland Join us as Susan Sokol Blosser explains how Sokol Blosser Winery came to embrace sustainability, how they’ve used The Natural Step Framework and various tools in supporting their efforts and how today, in a highly competitive international market, they continue to innovate and benefit from 37 years of dedication to the triple bottom line. Brown Bag Leadership Luncheon Series Wisdom Based Decision Making Facilitated by Lionheart Consulting Friday, September 26, 2008 Noon-1pm Central Library - Free Once great leaders are free from their self limiting thinking, they have the opportunity to discover the deep wisdom in their heart as they make each decision. We will offer you a practice that allows you to consistently live up to your highest values .
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Workshop- Sustainability Using the Natural Step Framework September 11 October 9 November 12 December 3 DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center 1000 Multnomah Blvd, Portland (off the Max-line) Program: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm OVERVIEW OF THE DAY: This one-day program, presented in two parts, is designed to introduce business, government, and community leaders to sustainability and The Natural Step framework. In the morning, a presentation will define sustainability and present the basic principles of The Natural Step (TNS) framework including the science behind the framework model and case studies. Attendees will participate in small group exercises around the four principles and learn how to apply the framework in the creation of a business product and service. In the afternoon, two local business leaders will share their organizations' experience in using The Natural Step framework to implement sustainable concepts. Later, participants will learn how to use the four system conditions as a guide in moving their organization toward sustainability. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Duke Castle, one of the original organizers of the Oregon Natural Step Network, has delivered hundreds of Natural Step presentations including training Oregon state leaders on sustainability and The Natural Step as part of Governor Kitzhaber's sustainability executive order. He has traveled to Sweden to study how Swedish companies have successfully applied The Natural Step principles. Duke is a former marketing executive with Hewlett Packard and has a BSEE from Cornell University and an MBA from Stanford. September 11 October 9 Breakfast Event- Gracious
& Ruthless, Environmentally Conscious & Profitable: September 16, 2008 Check in 7:10 - 7:30 am, Program 7:30 - 9:00 am DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center 1000 Multnomah Blvd, Portland (off the Max-line)
What does it take to build a small business into a nationally recognized brand while maintaining a commitment to sustainability? How does a small business use precious financial and personnel resources to support that commitment and how can it be maintained during significant growth? Join us as Susan Sokol Blosser explains how Sokol Blosser Winery came to embrace sustainability, how they’ve used The Natural Step Framework and various tools in supporting their efforts and how today, in a highly competitive international market, they continue to innovate and benefit from 37 years of dedication to the triple bottom line. Susan Sokol Blosser; Co-founder of Sokol Blosser Winery, author, The Natural Step Network Board member and member of The Natural Step Network International Governance Committee, helped shape the Oregon wine industry, led key marketing initiatives, and established herself as a leader in environmentally friendly winemaking, driving Sokol Blosser’s organic farming and good to the earth practices throughout the business. In 2007 Sunset Magazine honored Susan and Sokol Blosser Winery as “Green Winery of the Year”. Susan has authored two books, Gracious & Ruthless: Surprising Strategies for Business Success, and At Home in the Vineyard: Cultivating a Winery, an Industry, and a Life. Register Online or Register by mail or Fax Brown Bag Leadership Luncheon Series Central Library: US Bank Room 810 SW 10th Ave. Portland Program: Noon-1pm Bring your lunch and join us for a series of engaging dialogues, facilitated by LionHeart Consulting, providing practical tools and insights into the real leadership that is required to implement sustainability.
While it is ideal to attend the entire series, each session will be interesting and informative as a stand alone experience.
September 26: Wisdom Based Decision Making – once great leaders are free from their self limiting thinking, they have the opportunity to discover the deep wisdom in their heart as they make each decision. We will offer you a practice that allows you to consistently live up to your highest values.
December 12 (tentative): Declaring Your Intention – great words are at the source of great accomplishments. When you know the deepest wisdom in your heart is guiding your actions, you are no longer afraid to speak powerfully for a bold future. These brown bag sessions are free. We will meet in the US Bank Room at the Central Library, 810 SW 10 th Ave , Portland , Oregon . We will begin at noon and end promptly at 1pm . Register Online for the September session after Sept 8.
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