by Alasdair Munn | Nov 24, 2018
A Correct Mistake In my early to mid 20’s I spent a few years in the warehouse, sales and distribution department of the family business. It was a great place to learn what hard work is and to connect directly with people on the shop floor, both internally and our...
by Alasdair Munn | Aug 5, 2014
Profit and Social Change Can Co-exist One of the most damaging misconceptions is that profit and social change are at odds with each other. One of the cornerstones of sustainability is profitability. Long-term survival requires the generation of profit. It is simple...
by Alasdair Munn | Apr 25, 2012
Transcript from #Smchat on Social Change April 26 2012 Wednesdays bring #SMCHAT, a Twitter chat now in its third year. The chat has four themes, each falling on one Wednesday within a month This Wednesday I moderated the chat on the theme of social change. You can see...
by Alasdair Munn | Jan 1, 2012
2012: Economic Sustainability and Evolution The first thoughts of 2012 are concerned with sustainability and evolution. Big challenges lie ahead for retailers, manufacturers and service providers. Scarcity of resources and lower spending power, coupled with easier...
by Alasdair Munn | Jul 1, 2010
IN AFRICA, IT IS NO LONGER BUSINESS AS USUAL – It is about doing business with heart EmailLinkedInTwitter With Africa Gathering London this weekend, I wanted to share with you some thoughts on development in Southern Africa from Charlene Hewat CEO of Environment...
by Alasdair Munn | Jan 28, 2009
The Sustainability of Social Media I have always expected people who truly understand social media to also get sustainability. The two, in my mind are based upon the same principles. Being sustainable is not as simple as using low energy light bulbs, just as having a...