Learning the Business of Sustainability
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Fader continues, "It's not enough to throw money at it or hire someone to deal with it so you can sleep at night. Today's leaders must be well versed in and equipped to handle sustainability. Some of these issues could threaten an entire organization if they're not handled with a blend of IQ and EQ." For that reason, EDP participants work through a strategic simulation in which they must think about their commitment to sustainability, and make choices about how much they are willing to pay to go green. The simulation addresses many of the complexities and tough tradeoff decisions that senior leaders face every day, but, as Fader notes, participants deal with the challenges in a very safe environment. "You can make mistakes and learn from them here in the program, rather than in an actual business situation."
The Environmental Health and Sustainability Director of a multinational aerospace company recently attended EDP . "The simulation was a great experience," she notes. "You're in a group of dedicated people who all want to learn together. We were able to share our knowledge and experience with team members who took on roles in our usual areas of expertise. On our team, the sustainability director position was taken by someone who had never worked in this area, and I was able to help him go confidently into meetings with the NGO. I took the role of operations/production manager, and was surprised at how quickly and confidently I could make decisions given the time pressure."
Source: International Business Times
Nespresso opens first boutique in Riyadh
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Jean-Marc Dragoli, market director for Nespresso in the Middle East, Africa and Caribbean region, said at the inauguration that the company is happy to make its maiden entry to the Saudi market.
He said the company plans to open its second boutique in Tahlia Street in Jeddah soon.
Dragoli said the Saudi coffee market had experienced tremendous growth over the last few years.
“This is due in part to a more discerning kind of consumer who demands the best quality of coffee,” he added.
“Nespresso prides itself on offering the ultimate coffee experience and it gives me great pleasure to introduce our first Nespresso boutique to coffee lovers here in the Kingdom,” the director said.
He pointed out that Nespresso has been enjoying a strong presence in the Middle East region for a number of years.
“As market director for the region,I have personally spearheaded the exciting expansion which includes number of boutique openings such as the one in Riyadh,” he said, indicating that there are 16 boutiques across 17 markets, with three more opening by the end of the year in the Middle East including one in Jeddah.
Source: Arab News