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The DO is made up of an astounding global community of top leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs. We’ve captured just some of their stories here alongside our tools and methodology to empower you to keep on DOing.
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In our partnership with Count Us In, The DO team felt inspired by the 16 steps towards climate actions and has tracked how we incorporate them into our own lives. Here is what some of The DO team members have been trying and their tips for a more climate friendly lifestyle.
Artist, activist, writer and communications & community manager at Be The Earth Foundation, Anne Rammi, shares her inspiration, passion and wisdom around regenerative food and the powerful tool for change that it is.
Introducing the our approach to ideation and getting unstuck.
Introducing the Connection Circle tool to help you visualize the connections in your network.
Fostering collaboration and co-creation as key leadership skills
Young Champions of the Earth Venture Program with UN Environment
How can we talk less and DO more? Eva Vander Giessen, Program & Community Manager at The DO School, looks to her network for inspiration around some of the green initiatives that they’re bravely pushing forward.
To be Earth’s most customer-centric company is Amazon’s purpose and it shines through in everything they do. We spoke to Florian Baumgartner, Director Consumables, Amazon Germany, about the company’s approach to Purposeful Retail, observing consistent factors over trends, and how their obsession with pleasing their customers takes form.
In this series, social innovation strategist, Joi M Sears, breaks down the mega trends that are shaping the future of sustainable, Purposeful Retail.
Founder and CEO of GDR Creative Intelligence, Kate Ancketill has consulted on best practice and strategy in retail, brands and hospitality for 20 years, working with clients like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, P&G, Hilton and Tesco.
H&M Group Chief Operating Officer Helena Helmersson has worked her way up in the H&M Group since 1997 (Update: in January 2020, she was announced as CEO of the group). Throughout the years, she has developed great loyalty for the company, and also gained valuable insights into how a modern, agile supply chain is set up, as well as what the future of retail will entail.
Case Studies
How the Bonprix IT team found and put their purpose into action
Young Champions of the Earth Venture Program with UN Environment
How the Bonprix IT team found and put their purpose into action
How social initiatives created by local store teams at the H&M Group started a global movement for a better future
Stories
In order for your team to get behind a new project or initiative, you need to take them along with you on the journey by building a movement.
The Speed DOing activity is great for groups or individuals that are struggling to think outside the box or break out of normal routine.
Kaya Dorey, a member of The DO School community, is the UN Environment Young Champion of the Earth for North America. She founded NOVEL SUPPLY CO, a conscious and eco-friendly apparel brand based in Vancouver. Kaya introduces us to NOVEL SUPPLY CO and other changemakers that are making waves in the fashion and retail industry.
Introducing the our approach to peer coaching to help you mobilize your employees.
Introducing the Stakeholder Mapping tool to help you engage your community.
Reflecting on the Business Roundtable in August, Sayo Ayodele, Partner at Leader’s Quest, shares her thoughts on the importance of creating value for all stakeholders, as opposed to just shareholders and profit. Sayo’s key takeaways include deep listening, embracing complexity, courageous leadership, and a networked ecosystem.
Håkan Nordkvist is Head of Sustainability Innovation at Ingka Group (the largest IKEA franchisee, operating 367 IKEA stores in 30 markets). From building BILLY bookshelves in the 90’s to innovating and building sustainable business opportunities, Håkan is a key figure in purposeful retail around the world. Discover all about his beginnings, his current projects such as the solar panel initiative, developing new circular business models for IKEA and a whole lot more.
To be Earth’s most customer-centric company is Amazon’s purpose and it shines through in everything they do. We spoke to Florian Baumgartner, Director Consumables, Amazon Germany, about the company’s approach to Purposeful Retail, observing consistent factors over trends, and how their obsession with pleasing their customers takes form.
Founder and CEO of GDR Creative Intelligence, Kate Ancketill has consulted on best practice and strategy in retail, brands and hospitality for 20 years, working with clients like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, P&G, Hilton and Tesco.
Tools
The Speed DOing activity is great for groups or individuals that are struggling to think outside the box or break out of normal routine.
The Speed DOing activity is great for groups or individuals that are struggling to think outside the box or break out of normal routine.
Introducing the Stakeholder Mapping tool to help you engage your community.
A tool that helps you first identify the different mindsets within your organization before you go about shifting them.
Introducing the Connection Circle tool to help you visualize the connections in your network.
Introducing the our approach to peer coaching to help you mobilize your employees.