An active member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, Mary Cicalese also serves as the Founder and CEO of Green Research One World (GROW). In her role at this organization, Mary Cicalese provides market assessments, benchmarks, win and loss analysis, and competitive intelligence studies for individuals and corporations that wish to enhance their level of sustainability. As a member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, Mary Cicalese benefits from the organization’s professional development options, as well as the research outcomes and resources that are available to her. The most modern sustainability practices, a job postings board, and several sponsored events allow for a dialogue among the world’s leaders in the global sustainability effort through this organization. This article is meant as a brief overview of some of the opportunities for members of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals to learn more about the industry in 2011.
1. National Conference. Held from September 21 to the 23 in Portland, Oregon, this event is scheduled to include stories from the field, remarkable sustainability tools, and promising new strategies. Members are invited to take part in the pre-conference events as well as participate in the member and vendor expo.
2. October Workshops. On October 3, the International Society of Sustainability Professionals will sponsor two workshops. The first, titled Sustaining Sustainability Organizational Assessments and Systems, will show members how to continue the success of a sustainability effort and continue to progress. The second workshop, titled Zero Waste Strategies, was designed to educate members on how to come up with new techniques and survey the trends in the sustainability sector and how they affects business opportunities.
3. November Workshops. Held on November 7, the Leadership Skills for Change Agents Workshop will inform participants of a seven-step sustainability change process, and of the process of creating a business plan that will support a company’s renovation into a sustainable business.
4. December Workshops. Offered in December 31, Sustainability 101 is a program that will teach members the basics of sustainability measures and sustainable development.
