Helping to protect the environment
by Maki

A life without air conditioning


Take a look at the numbers for how much energy you spend for
making yourself warm or cool in the changing weather. National Geographic says
47% of the world’s energy is spent on heating, way more than transportation at
27%. If you consider just your home, the number goes up to 60%, says HRAI
Canada. Why not get rid of

The Importance of Project Planning

by Perry

Debriefing: a tool for change


I was over at Scoop.it yesterday looking for interesting posts to share with my community and I found this article from Todd Nielsen. I shared it out, and then I wondered if the term reflection is really describing the process I do.

I spend a half hour every Sunday debriefing the previous week and planning the next one

The Importance of Project Planning
by Perry

Organizational culture, making sure you are using the right tools

Organizational culture is your greatest asset in successful change management as long as you use the right tools.

Knowing your culture is the first step to successful change.

I found this article over at SmartBlog on Leadership about how to understand the culture in an organization.

Helping to protect the environment
by Maki

Learning from traditions – K’aaw K’iihl

This spring, I was asked to teach a Grade Four class how to show respect for the environment. To start them thinking from a new perspective, I brought up a story from the First Nations people about their tradition called “K’aaw K’iihl”. When the Skidegate community in Haida Gwaii attend a feast, they all bring