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For those who missed it (I did!) the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer has been published - with a lead that says we are facing a collision of trust, innovation, and politics and that "rapid innovation offers the promise of a new era of prosperity, but instead risks exacerbating trust issues, leading to further societal instability and political polarization." They suggest there are "4 Ways to Restore Trust in the Promise of Innovation" - which likely reflects a lot of what we see in our day to day engagement with communities: 1. Implementation is as important as invention 2. Business must partner for change 3. Science must integrate with society 4. Give me control over my future Interestingly - Australia has seen some improvement in the Trust Index (average percent trust in NGOs, business, government, and media) between 2023 and 2024 but there is definitely room for improvement that we should all consider. It's worth checking out the Trust 10 - with the first insight suggesting that "Acceptance is as important as invention. Respondents by nearly a two-to-one margin believe innovation is poorly managed (insufficient government regulation, lack of trust in traditional leaders, suspicion of science’s independence from politics and money). Respondents need to know that the inventions have been evaluated by scientists and ethicists, are effectively regulated, and feel in control over the impact on their lives." It's always a good read for any of us interested in how leaders can better connect with our communities in an increasingly complex environment.

🚀 Let's revolutionize the future of the food industry with CCU! Discover the great minds who are committed to taking on the challenge of the “Future Of CCU for Food” 🔍 Their mission, lead by Lesaffre: How to create, develop, and implement competitive sustainable solutions using carbon capture and utilization (CCU) to produce fermentation feedstock or food products while ensuring their societal and environmental benefits? 🌈 Our strength: diversity! We have carefully selected experts from: • 6+ different sectors • 14 countries • Various backgrounds 👥 Who will be our experts? (Part 2) This is not your classic scientific workshop, look at the diversity of players! ⚡ 11 Startups and social entrepreneurs 🏭 12 Industrials 👩🔬 11 Academic sector ⭐ 1 NGOs and associations 🏙️ 1 Public sector 🚀 6 Support for innovation 🪄The “magic recipe”? The diversity of the participants is key for sustainable innovation. Different skills, points of view and values = the perfect mix for imagining and challenging innovative solutions! We have carefully selected them to bring out as many relevant and original collaborations as possible Meet the experts that will work together on the 16th of September You would like to join this diverse community for its future events? Make yourself known! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSWRavb5

🚀 Let's revolutionize the future of the food industry with CCU! Discover the great minds who are committed to taking on the challenge of the “Future Of CCU for Food” 🔍 Their mission, lead by Lesaffre: How to create, develop, and implement competitive sustainable solutions using carbon capture and utilization (CCU) to produce fermentation feedstock or food products while ensuring their societal and environmental benefits? 🌈 Our strength: diversity! We have carefully selected experts from: • 6+ different sectors • 14 countries • Various backgrounds 👥 Who will be our experts? (Part 1) This is not your classic scientific workshop, look at the diversity of players! ⚡ 11 Startups and social entrepreneurs 🏭 12 Industrials 👩🔬 11 Academic sector ⭐ 1 NGOs and associations 🏙️ 1 Public sector 🚀 6 Support for innovation 🪄The “magic recipe”? The diversity of the participants is key for sustainable innovation. Different skills, points of view and values = the perfect mix for imagining and challenging innovative solutions! We have carefully selected them to bring out as many relevant and original collaborations as possible Meet the experts that will work together on the 16th of September You would like to join this diverse community for its future events? Make yourself known! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eSWRavb5

Join Joe Dehner, 50-year international attorney and Chairman of Soler Solutions companies in the U.S. and Colombia. Learn how an idea inspired by a book from a Bangalore airport became a reality - a solar power system for transforming agriculture. Consider how a meeting with Nobel Peace Prize winner Colombian President Santos led to a showcase of how to increase food security, raise farmer income, move water to field sustainably, and help settle a civil war. Ponder how a social enterprise company can overcome challenges of putting ideas into practice. Embrace how the digital world offers all of us opportunities to team toward a more sustainable, healthful, and equitable future by building a community of hope.

Inspirations from Business Ecosystem (24) The persona of different types of enterprises indicates that future advantages of enterprises are jointly determined by their competitiveness and ecological strength. Neither is indispensable. After the COVID, the market is experiencing changes of customers’ needs, emergence of new technologies, e.g. AI and new applications, "rare animal protection areas, or stable environments) are becoming less and less. Competition for survival becomes more and more intense. Enterprises must attach great importance to develop their ecological strength, in addition to its competitiveness, by identifying what type of enterprises they belong to, comprehending what external resources support in need and deciding what actions to take to achieve symbiosis, mutualism and regeneration with their ecosystem partners.   Enterprises need to make good judgement of its current situation and update their combined advantages in a timely manner in adaption to changes for the future development. Next, we will continue to examine the business environment of enterprises in terms of ecosystem structure, dynamics and health to share more ideas about the business environment study for your reference (to be continued by Trends Insight Research).

I had mentioned this in a previous post and here is the video of the panel at the Making More Health Together conference ..Masterclass: How to Measure Impact Through interactive case studies, learn from leading experts as they share their frameworks, approaches, and methods for defining and tracking the success of social enterprises around the world. It's a very impressive presentation / discussion - I learned a LOT Sugandha Kaushal Wangari Ng'ang'a Fatima Jimanate Umar Mandela Kibiriti Emma Iovoli Christina Diekhöner Dr. Meggie Mwoka https://lnkd.in/eYMbkFRT

During the last year, the Guest Editors Annachiara Longoni, Davide Luzzini, Madeleine Pullman, Stefan Seuring, and Dirk Pieter Van Donk have helped to put together an amazing collection of articles focused on the role of social enterprises in supply chains. They have summarized their reflections in their editorial: "Social Enterprises in Supply Chains: Driving Systemic Change through Social Impact" which provides the following insights: 💡 Systemic Change: Explain how social enterprises can influence systemic change through strategic supply chain practices and stakeholder collaboration. 💡 Three Levels of Impact: Describe the multi-level impact of social enterprises on organizational, supply chain, and contextual dimensions, providing a holistic view of social impact creation. 💡 Enablers of Change: Discuss about the enablers that facilitate social enterprises in driving systemic change, offering practical insights for both practitioners and researchers. 📽️ Watch the Video: If you want to know more, please watch the video that the authors have created to accompany this editorial. Access at this link (and do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel!): https://lnkd.in/e5XazpJz And stay tuned - the full special issue will be available soon! Constantin Blome Jens Roehrich Hugo Lam Martin C. Schleper Tobias Schoenherr Robert D. Klassen Desirée Van Dun Byung-Gak Son Emerald Publishing #SocialEnterprises #SystemicChange #SocialImpact #SupplyChainManagement #Research #IJOPM

As we shape our future, let's ask: Does this advance human well-being? Profitable ventures that harm the planet and its people must be reconsidered. It's time for ethical economic frameworks that prioritize sustainability and societal health. #EthicalEconomics

Are you a young professional navigating the waters of today's industry challenges? 💭 From battling low wages to grappling with limited training opportunities, and contending with the impact of AI advancements and political barriers, the journey can feel daunting. But fear not! It's time to spark change and pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive industry for the next generation. Let's come together and dive deeper into understanding these complexities. Check out this insightful article shedding light on the challenges facing young professionals in the sector. Read the full story here: [Link to article] Together, we can innovate, overcome obstacles, and shape the #FutureOfWork. Don't just scroll by, join the conversation, and let's drive change! 🌍 #YoungProfessionals #InnovationNeeded #JoinTheDiscussion

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