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Green is the new black!

Written by: Kool Results

Article Overview: Challenge yourself this year! Set yourself some new and exciting goals. Take off your blinkers, and look at what is happening in the wider world. Then see what you can do in your business to make a difference in 2008. Thinking “green”, being sustainable, and looking after the environment are the buzz issues at the moment in business. Some of my clients have already embraced these initiatives. One of them has set up “The Green Police” – a project whereby some staff members are responsible for overseeing all the green waste in the organisation. Another has just set his employees the goal of making the business more sustainable in 2008 by cutting their use of electricity and paper at work.

Green is the new black!

Challenge yourself this year! Set yourself some new and exciting goals. Take off your blinkers, and look at what is happening in the wider world. Then see what you can do in your business to make a difference in 2008.

Thinking “green”, being sustainable, and looking after the environment are the buzz issues at the moment in business.

Some of my clients have already embraced these initiatives. One of them has set up “The Green Police” – a project whereby some staff members are responsible for overseeing all the green waste in the organisation. Another has just set his employees the goal of making the business more sustainable in 2008 by cutting their use of electricity and paper at work.

There is a lot of help out there. Councils run workshops on how to manage water and waste, and how to reduce electricity consumption by using energy efficient devices. They give you tips to recycle effectively. Link:
http://www.villagegreen.com.au/files/3ULCFN3DYH/S1K%20Media%20Release%2011092007.pdf

The State Government puts together exhibitions and conferences to encourage like-minded businesses to come together and discuss initiatives for sustainability. Link: http://www.solarcitiescongress.com.au

Private companies provide packages which you can adopt to make your business “go green” and save money. If we can help the environment and save money everyone is a winner! Link:
http://www.barkingowl.com/owlsite/sustainable.htm

What about your personal goals? When was the last time you took yourself off for some professional development? If it was more than two years ago you may be in danger of losing your competitive edge. Keep your eye on what is happening outside your business. It becomes a useful bench mark to ensure you are offering a quality service, which is relevant.

Fiona, here at KoolResults, has just completed her honours degree in psychology. Whilst providing her with an invaluable qualification, studying has also furnished her with skills which she can apply to the business immediately.

Her research techniques are spot on, and she excels at time management, having juggled study with part time work and maintaining a healthy life style.

If you haven’t done it already, sit down and make a list of goals for 2008. Note any gaps in your own skill set. Then get out there and make a difference.

There is a Chinese Proverb: “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” However great the goal is, by taking the first, small step you make an important beginning.


Further reading:


http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,22133576-5012426,00.html#


Victoria: Grow Me The Money. www.growmethemoney.com.au




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