Let’s Forget 2016 And Remember 2015

The events of 2016 have underscored how volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous the world is today. Indeed, from the election of Donald Trump in the United States to Brexit to a range of corporate and political scandals across the world makes our VUCA world feel that much more difficult to navigate, especially given our acute economic, environmental and social challenges we face. But we must continue to rally to look for opportunities to make progress in the area of sustainable … “Let’s Forget 2016 And Remember 2015”

Trust Risk: Corporate Affairs Professionals are Redefining How Business is Managing Trust

Many businesses are facing a trust deficiency that undermines their reputation equity. Not only it is an underlying threat to their license to operate, but it also represents a missed opportunity to engage in mutual, long-term, value-driven relationships with stakeholders. Trust has become such a critical strategic issue for business that it needs to be fully integrated as part of risk management. Continue reading this article in Communication World (CW), the digital magazine of the International Association of Business Communicators

Managing Trust Risk Infographic 1: Challenges and Solutions to Managing Risk

The trust deficiency that many businesses are facing is an underlying threat to their license to operate, that also undermines the reputation equity. Trust has become such a critical strategic issue that it needs to be fully integrated as part of risk management, and this evolution has reshuffled the cards for corporate affairs practitioners. Managing trust risk requires a better understanding of the meaning of trust as a concept, and of its core components in order to deliver a holistic … “Managing Trust Risk Infographic 1: Challenges and Solutions to Managing Risk”

The US Election: Another Example of Our VUCA World

The US election reinforces the truth of our VUCA world. There is little doubt that we are living in highly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times. Like Brexit, the status quo was upturned in a staggering fashion in last week’s US election, teaching us all that we are living in uncharted waters replete with unknowable consequences. We are living in a world of great contradiction: on the one hand the world is witnessing exciting developments in technology and innovation, global … “The US Election: Another Example of Our VUCA World”

African Insights: Challenges Facing Organizations Operating in the Region

Impact of Sustainable Development in Africa We are in the midst of great transformation across Africa and the opportunities for sustainable development have never been more plentiful.  In an aging world, Africa has the advantage of a young and growing population and will soon have the fastest urbanized rate in the world. Accelerated technological change is unlocking new opportunities for consumers and businesses, and Africa still has abundant resources and room for growth. Equally prominent to the high level of … “African Insights: Challenges Facing Organizations Operating in the Region”

Managing Trust Risk: an Interview with GlobeScan co-CEO Christophe Guibeleguiet

Prior to our webinar and publication of a new GlobeScan report that aims to surface the main challenges, most compelling opportunities, and best practices in trust management, we asked GlobeScan CEO, Christophe Guibeleguiet, for his views on how corporate affairs professionals can manage trust risk within their organizations. Based on your experience of advising multinationals, and engaging with their stakeholders, what are the main challenges facing global organizations today? The challenges are both strategic and operational. Strategically, shifting stakeholder demands and … “Managing Trust Risk: an Interview with GlobeScan co-CEO Christophe Guibeleguiet”

Corporate Sustainability is a Team Sport

When something is described as a “team sport” it means that success can only be achieved when everyone on the team works together, and toward the same goal. How can this principle apply to corporate sustainability? The latest results of our 8th annual BSR/GlobeScan “State of Sustainable Business Survey” drive home the fact that, for companies to make greater progress in sustainability, all the players on the team (and the coach) need to work together much more effectively. The 2016 … “Corporate Sustainability is a Team Sport”

Upcoming Webinar: Managing Trust Risk: Insights from a Global Consultation with Corporate Affairs Practitioners

On November 9 at 11am EST / 8am PST / 3pm GMT, we’ll be hosting a live webinar discussion titled “Managing Trust Risk: Insights from a Global Consultation with Corporate Affairs Practitioners.” The trust deficiency that many businesses are facing is an underlying threat to their license to operate, that also undermines the reputation equity. Trust has become such a critical strategic issue that it needs to be fully integrated as part of risk management, and this evolution has reshuffled … “Upcoming Webinar: Managing Trust Risk: Insights from a Global Consultation with Corporate Affairs Practitioners”

Conference Recap: HPE Living Progress Exchange at the GreenBiz Verge Conference

On September 21, at the GreenBiz Verge conference and online around the world, HPE, in conjunction with GreenBiz and GlobeScan, hosted a global interactive dialogue on how we can collectively drive the sustainability benefits of the Internet of Things to scale. The Exchange took place using GlobeScan’s new approach to stakeholder engagement: a real-time, online, text-based Collaboration Forum. The forum brought together experts from around the world to create a dialogue where we can learn from others, inspire fresh thinking … “Conference Recap: HPE Living Progress Exchange at the GreenBiz Verge Conference”

Upcoming Webinar: How Can Independent Labelling Enhance Trust in Brands?

New GlobeScan research for the Marine Stewardship Council has found that the majority of seafood consumers are engaged in the topic of ocean sustainability and believe brands and supermarkets should have their claims around sustainability independently verified. Join our upcoming one hour webinar as we explore findings from the world’s largest ever global analysis of attitudes to seafood consumption. We hope you can join us! Over 16,000 seafood consumers took part in this research, which ensured a statistically representative sample … “Upcoming Webinar: How Can Independent Labelling Enhance Trust in Brands?”