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Comment on What is Fair Trade? (Part 3) by What is Fair Trade? (Part 3) (via Get Aktiv) | Pilant's Business Ethics

What is Fair Trade? (Part 3) (via Get Aktiv) | Pilant's Business Ethics — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:46:35 +0000

[...] James Pilant [This is the final post in a 3 part series by guest contributor Natalie Armstrong, from Bachhara. Click here for Part 1 and Part 2] Fair trade organizations are not perfect, nor do they claim to be. There is still much work to be done and there always will be. It requires continual development and ongoing reassessment. The key however is that fair trade organizations show commitment to the preservation of these principles. Without a doubt, there … Read More [...]

Comment on CASE STUDY: Sankofa – Fairtrade and ethically sourced products by CASE STUDY: Sankofa – Fairtrade and ethically sourced products (via Get Aktiv) | Pilant's Business Ethics

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:06:24 +0000

[...] James Pilant With ever-increasing awareness of global poverty and the appalling conditions many billions of people struggle through their entire lives, ethical and Fairtrade retailers seem to be burgeoning all over the place. We’re usually happy to select a Fairtrade product over a non-Fairtrade alternative because we know it’s going to guarantee fair r … Read More [...]

Comment on A Visit to Smokey Mountain by Manuel Manarang

Manuel Manarang — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:52:42 +0000

Thanks Philip for sharing the work bless you

Comment on Are your ideas ‘good’ or ‘bad’? by techeffectiv

techeffectiv — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:08:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Novielen! I agree with what you’re saying about exploring the positive and negatives, and there’s some really great approaches that help people to do this thoroughly rather than falling into habitual thinking (things like the Six Hats approach). The challenge is to nurture a culture and process where these exercises are valued and incorporated into everyday life.

Comment on Are your ideas ‘good’ or ‘bad’? by Novielen Acedillo

Novielen Acedillo — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:23:14 +0000

Its not a bad thing to abide by what is declared as the best practice. But then again, if there is a way to possibly try a new idea and see if it works, that wont hurt either. Rather it could create a new process and become a tested best practice along the way. Isn’t that how something starts?

I guess bottomline is it is always good to write down your positive and negative views of a proposal. Weigh your consequences, brainstorming is a good thing. Then give it a try and see how challenges could be bearable or unbearable. From there a valid conclusion and sound decision can be obtained.

Comment on Too Much of a Good Thing? by Jeanette Patindol

Jeanette Patindol — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:34:21 +0000

When we’re not clear about our real, inner needs, we give in to the seduction, mistaking the “more and more” outer tangible goods as substitutes for filling up the inner intangible hungers… Very good post! ;D Thank you for the reminder.

Comment on Myer is not my store anymore by Jeanette Patindol

Jeanette Patindol — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:59:21 +0000

I thought practices like that belonged to a bygone age and mindset– where the bottomline rules instead of creating and adding value for customers! In an increasingly global, connected economy with well-informed and savvy customers, the human touch is a key value.

Comment on 6 Sigma / ISO 9001 quality from Mumbai’s semi-literate dabbawallas by ISO 9001

ISO 9001 — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:03:51 +0000

Wow, losing only 1 in 6 million? That’s truly astounding. I would for Australia Post to somehow take notice/get involved/hire dabbawallas.

Comment on A Visit to Smokey Mountain by Jeanette Patindol

Jeanette Patindol — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:10:13 +0000

Ok thanks. That’s good to know, that there’s a continuity in the programs and that “graduating” from the feeding is not a disincentive.

You’re all doing great work!

I’m bookmarking WE’s site for future reference…

Abundant blessings!

Comment on A Visit to Smokey Mountain by Philip Brookes

Philip Brookes — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:34:13 +0000

Hi Yolly, WE International always welcome not only financial support but committed volunteers. I’d be very happy to introduce you to Geni, Trina, Abee, or Ben and they frequently take guests to Smokey Mountain to experience firsthand the needs and the programs. After that, if you’re able to commit to a regular time with them, they greatly appreciate assistance – not just hands-on with the children, but also with administrative tasks. They currently need an expert in educational assessment to assist in identifying the developmental progress of the younger children and to help develop individual plans for each child to meet their needs.