http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/academic/ The Center for B.A.W.B is a global forum uniting the best in business with the call of our times. At the heart of the Center is the World Inquiry - a global search for the many ways dynamic leaders in the business sector are putting their people, imagination and assets to work to benefit the earth, from its ecosystem to the needs of its vast, diverse population. The Center takes the work being done by business practitioners, civil sector actors, and the academic community in business-in-society innovations and synthesizes their knowledge and experience into one powerful, central location. en-us Copyright 2005 Case Western Reserve University Sat, 01 Nov 2008 7:10:16 PM EST William McDonough, creator of a global paradigm shift in design with his "cradle-to-cradle" approach to architecture and product development, will be a featured speaker at the Second Global Forum for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. His ecologically, socially, and economically intelligent work is influencing the thinking in other fields, including business and management. You can read McDonough profile here and see him speak in person by attending the BAWB Global Forum, June 3-6, 2009. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=81&idNews=650 650 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT Don't miss the opportunity to hear Mary Robinson - the first female President of Ireland, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and founder of Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative - speak at the Second Global Forum for Business As an Agent of World Benefit. Read a profile of her life and work on behalf of human rights throughout the world here. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=81&idNews=649 649 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT BAWB is working with a unique partnering of European Union regional government, business, and social profit organizations in Belgium to create a learning network focused on Individual and Organization Development based on Talent and Inspiration. Through the use of Appreciative Inquiry as its starting point, the Learning Network will be open for people in organizations. Keep reading to find out more about the Learning Network. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=46&idNews=651 651 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT If you would like to become part of a study to determine whether a company that benefits the world while making a profit results in employees who are more motivated, more creative and attain better levels of relationship building at work, then consider partnering with The Center for BAWB. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=45&idNews=653 653 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT Bruce Bendix of Eco Squared Consulting and Chris Laszlo of Sustainable Value Partners offer an analysis of the importance to companies of continuing to pursue sustainability goals even during tough economic times. Read on to find out why recent events have made sustainability even more important to companies. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=82&idNews=656 656 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EST David Cooperrider, founder of the Center for BAWB and co-creator of the Appreciative Inquiry methodology, facilitated a successful three-day company-wide Appreciative Inquiry summit for Fairmount Minerals, October 13-15, 2008, in Minneapolis. Two-thirds of the company's full-time workforce attended along with stakeholders including customers, board members, suppliers, and representatives from collaborative nonprofits United Way and Aqua Clara. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=82&idNews=654 654 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EST Time is running out to register for the PRME's 1st Global Forum for Responsible Management Education. Keep reading to learn more about the agenda for PRME's important forum and how to register you and your team. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=37&idNews=652 652 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT An important Appreciative Inquiry summit to design the National Peace Academy will be held March 2-4, 2009, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Read more to learn about summit co-convened by Peace Partnership International, the Biosophical Institute, and the Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. A diverse group of 300 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society will gather for the event and move from discussing their dreams and visions of the National Peace Academy to building solid designs and plans for post-summit implementation. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=37&idNews=655 655 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EST Fall 2008 at The Center for BAWB again offered many opportunities for working with people, companies, organizations, and non-profits throughout the world to help them become agents of world benefit. http://worldbenefit.case.edu/newsletter/?idNewsletter=155&idHeading=84&idNews=657 657 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 AM EST