We are only beginning to realize the implications and potential of the internet and information technology (IT) innovations. The sooner we can “see” it, the sooner we can experiment in using and combining these tools to realize their full potential in creating a more healthy, abundant future. Within the potential of these tools could be… Read more
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Boston Green & Healthy Building Network: Aligning the Work of Multiple Organizations Working on an Issue
We helped to assess and facilitate a network of about ten non-profits from the environmental and health fields and representatives of the City of Boston. The network was convened by the Barr Foundation who saw potential for the participants to work together to promote green and healthy buildings in Boston, since their goals were similar… Read more
Bringing Government and Business Together to Promote Sustainable Business Practices
We designed and facilitated a dialogue that brought together sustainable business leaders in Massachusetts to engage with government leaders about how government could help their businesses succeed. These business leaders were essentially pioneers who saw the world in a new way and were out in front exploring this new territory. By bringing them together in… Read more
Collectively Creating a Pollution Prevention Strategy with over 100 People’s Input in 1.5 Days
The New England region of the US EPA had an annual conference with members of nine Native American tribes in the region where they defined joint environmental programs and priorities. We helped design and facilitate an innovative participatory format for this two-day conference with a focus on pollution prevention. Instead of a traditional conference format… Read more