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Global citizenship often means recognising that our actions and decisions can affect people and environments around the world. It involves understanding and caring about issues like sustainability, equity, and cultural diversity, and taking responsibility to make positive impacts, whether through small everyday choices or larger efforts. I've been reminded recently that innovation isn't just about high-end technology like AI and Blockchain. It's about creating simple, effective solutions that improve everyday lives globally. For me, it's a really interesting subject that I'd love to learn more about. How do you think about global citizenship? #globalcitizenship #innovation #sustainability #equity #diversity

"Design for social innovation is all that design can do to recognize, stimulate, extend, and sustain, what I call, promising ways of being and doing. This definition assumes that we can also find people and organizations capable of implementing systemic changes that can lead toward socially and environmentally sustainable ways of living."

Looking forward to exploring more about all of this during an upcoming session this week as part of a series on Co-Creating Regenerative Cultures being hosted by Dave Pendle MA and also a "virtual bonfire" gathering next month (June 20, 6:00-7:30 pm CET) through the Fito Network 🧩 Networks Festival ... #Networks are not simply a strategy, a tactic, a means to an end. When considered from the perspective of "flow," they are an invitation to understand and act in the world that aligns better with #Life, a more expansive definition of health and human identity, and an important step in social and cultural #evolution. Connecting diverse perspectives; deepening #trust; distributing decision-making (see “subsidiarity“); supporting sovereignty, self-determination and self-organization; leaning into an ethic of #solidarity; developing new practices and platforms for #collaboration; sharing openly and equitably … these are (hopefully) not passing fads but the foundation for more just and sustainable societies. https://lnkd.in/gQj7v5Jy

The sharing economy is an economic model where people share usage of goods and services often facilitated by online platforms. It promotes collaborative consumption and resource optimization, encouraging a sense of community and reducing waste. The sharing economy is likely to continue growing in the future due to its potential for cost savings, increased efficiency, and environmental sustainability. It aligns with the shift towards a more collaborative and resource-conscious society whilst also offering convenient access to goods and services without the need for ownership. Additionally, advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences contribute to the ongoing relevance and expansion of the sharing economy. #sharingeconomy #collaboration #sustainability Vanessa Jordens Lianne Bell Teesside University International Business School

Steelcase is a proud partner of NationSwell and I was thrilled to be in conversation with them on the #wellbeing of people and the planet. Their team and networks are taking impact to the next level. And we all want to make an impact with our lives. However, that impact is unique to each of us, depending on the lived and learned identities we hold that shape our purpose. The greatest impact we can have is to design for collective action by aligning everyone towards a shared vision. When we build a global learning community centered around progress, that’s when transformational action can accelerate. We can approach this through a lens of abundance, not scarcity; through urgent optimism, not fear. It’s important to remember that this is forever work. No matter the difference we make in our lifetime, there will always be more progress to make. The only way we can do this is when we build tables we can all have a seat at, and where we can show up as our authentic selves in an identity we love, while honoring the humanity of others. You belong here. #belonging #ESG #diversityandinclusion #sustainability #corporateresponsibility #employeeexperience #sustainablebusiness #employees #ethicalleadership #DiversityEquityInclusion #workplaceculture https://lnkd.in/dBCdchrj

Design. Art. Nature. Is my business. And embracing regenerative practices in Art, Nature, and Business isn’t a cultural trend; it’s a vital aspect of businesses, art | design, and our relationship with nature. As someone new to the world of business ownership, this business world, needs a huge paradigm shift. We have to move beyond the ‘profit at all costs’ mentality, and scale-scale-scale. The Bigger and more paper is the key to success idea, and embrace practices that regenerate natural resources and foster equality. This means creating products and services that not only minimize harm but actively benefit the environment and communities. It’s a model that sees nature and business as partners, where success is measured not just in financial terms but in the contribution to a healthier planet and society. After all “Everything Worthwhile is Done with Other People” (Kaba) #getonboard #ally

🔥CEO Spills the Beans on Young Professionals Changing the Real Estate Game🔥 Troy Reierson, CEO, noticed a refreshing wave of innovation brought by young professionals in the ancient game of real estate. From sustainability to tech, they're shaking things up! 🌱💻 Question: Are you a young professional in the real estate industry? What changes do you think are necessary to thrive in today's market? #RealEstateRevolution #YoungProfessionals #GameChangers #Sustainability #TechObsessed #WorkLifeBalance #blog https://lnkd.in/gZ5BxAA2

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with T-Systems International! B.A.U.M. e.V. - Netzwerk für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften experienced twice in Bonn and several times more in course of last year virtually the decisiveness of the CoCreation #TeamMagenta to make a change in this world. Their change agent team with CEO Adel Al-Saleh setting the tone from the top and the highly motivated Knuth Molzen Stephan de Haas Jens Mühlner Manfred Rothemund Lejla Pandzi and many more speed up and involve as many actors as possible with the necessary resources such a experimental process needs. The differences the x-creation process ignited by T-Systems International makes are ✅ not to consider sustainability only as marketing issue only but ✅ to intensively search for good solutions to entrepreneurial challenges that are the building blocks for sustainable value creation ✅ your teamplay, reaching out to other organizations for the sake of #sustainabledevelopment ✅ the boldness to consider #sufficiency as part of #sustainability strategies (who dares to do that nowadays, hm?) I share your vision of sustainable #digitalization - in itself, such as green data centers etc, but also with regards of serving for efficient sustainability solutions in companies. Let’s cocreate sustainability together! #Act4SDGs UNCTAD UNRISD intuitive.ai GmbH DBU nachhaltig.digital #digitalgipfel Dr. Stefan Bauernfeind Jan Quaing Prof. Dr. Ralf Frank Frauke Herden Heiko Rittweger Martin Oldeland Philip Mathies Jan Koch

The Catalyst 2030 #Wellbeing event I led last month made the news! Fabulous work James Fierro and Bukola Dagiloke. "Last month's event, held at the state-of-the-art X Why Fivefields workspace, featured a workshop led by the esteemed Dr. Lindsay Foreman. Known for her extensive #research and advocacy in well-being, Dr. Foreman provided attendees with invaluable insights and practical #tools to advance their own #sustainability projects where #productivity and well-being coexist." Catalyst 2030 is a global movement of #social #entrepreneurs and innovators committed to achieving the United Nations' #Sustainable #Development #Goals by 2030. Through #collaboration, advocacy, and the sharing of best practices, Catalyst 2030 aims to create #systemic change and a more sustainable future for all. United Nations #SDG #ClarityCards #ClarityCompass