Creating Positive Memories in the Workplace

WD-40 Strives to Create Positive Lasting Memories

Company deliberately shifts to organizational democracy

Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40 Company, says the most special aspect of being a democratic workplace is that people are truly valued. Read More

Changing the Education Paradigm from the Industrial to Democratic Era

Conversations need to focus on the outcomes we want for our children: Chalt Sam Chaltain ain

Sam Chaltain, writer and education activist, says when it comes to an education paradigm shift what's needed is a move from the industrial era of schooling towards a not-yet-realized democratic era model of schools. Read More

Venture Deli Spots 3 Social Business Trends

'There is going to be some very big environmental savings to be had in these business models,' says Assaf Weisz

There is much discussion about the idea of social business, with people eager to learn where there's potential to create successful companies that solve social and environmental problems. Assaf Weisz, co-founder of social business accelerator Venture Deli, points to three sectors he says are budding with opportunity for innovative companies to make a difference. Read More

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Being a Generative Journalist

My business card says I'm a generative journalist.

Before the cards went to print, I discussed with my colleagues whether or not we should constrain ourselves with titles, for our roles at Axiom News can vary. At times, I'm a copy editor and then I'll shift to writer.

Sometimes I do layout of e-newsletters that go out to people around the world who find interest in the strengths of the clients we serve.

All of us - whether we're a writer, graphic designer, news lead or CEO - consider business development and together, we envision the ideal organizations we could serve. Read More

Stories At Work

Morning Report Spurs Thinking Outside The Box

Ideas enhance residents' lives and volunteerism

The Ontario Long Term Care Association's Morning Report spurs thinking outside the box in a few ways, says Villa Care Centre volunteer services and therapeutics co-ordinator Sharon Randall.

She notes that the online news program is often mentioned at the Jarlette home's management meetings. It was at one of these recent sessions that Randall described a positive experience she witnessed for some teenaged Villa Care volunteers.

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