Norbert Bol

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Norbert Bol. High-tech finance probably is not the answer, because money is not the only parameter as sometimes financial experts think and are motivated. Integrated finance will lead to better investment decision making that is more sustainable. Literature. Christensen, P. Robinson, S. J., & Simons, R.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Analysis Project Study 76

Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Norbert Bol. Like Margeret Thatcher (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990) once said: “there is no such thing as society” In that sense there is no such thing as a (corporate) culture, but there are only behaviours. Literature. L., & Karia, N.

Culture 71

Culture Management Innovation Change 71

Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Norbert Bol. In my opinion that is the case, but for most companies it is probably too complex to really make a business case for a sustainability-centered approach. I am also interested in your opinion. Please let me know. Literature. Ferrell, O. C., & Zhang, Y.

Marketing 71

Marketing Study Strategy Strategy 71

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 10, 2021

Norbert Bol. Despite the complexity and perhaps our humble knowledge about Artificial Intelligence, we should be aware that digital technologies are becoming more important on how we do business, how we trade, how we work, how we produce goods, how we learn, how we seek medical services and how we entertain ourselves. Literature.

Artificial Inteligence 97

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Data Technology 97

Norbert Bol

APRIL 14, 2019

Norbert Bol. I hope this blog contributes to the debate on closing the green finance gap. If you have other great examples how to close the green finance gap, please give your comments. Literature. Schinas, O., & Metzger, D. A pay-as-you-save model for the promotion of greening technologies in shipping.

Policies 90

Policies Technology Project Analysis 90

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 13, 2019

Norbert Bol. I would like to repeat my closing remark in my former blog wishing you a happy and healthy new year. It is important that we realise what we really want and choose the most sustainable solution. Literature. Fanning, A. L., & O’Neill, D.

Industry 87

Industry Strategic Management Management Innovation 87

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 1, 2019

Norbert Bol. So whatever in 2019 we are planning to do, to be happy and healthy, we can at least think about the sustainability issues when we buy a product or a service whatever the price level, the length of the purchase cyle, our involvement or emotions. Have a great 2019! Literature. Shin, J., & Kwak, S.

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Norbert Bol

APRIL 7, 2019

Norbert Bol. Literature. D’Orazio, P., & Popoyan, L. Fostering green investments and tackling climate-related financial risks: which role for macroprudential policies? Ecological Economics , 160 , 25-37.

Conference 83

Conference Policies Resources Meeting 83

Norbert Bol

OCTOBER 21, 2017

Norbert Bol. In order to make progress in a complex and interdependent world Niinimäki et al. 2017) show that if we create a playground where a diverse group of people are open minded, share information and are ready for shared learning we can start to design into the unknown. Literature. Niinimäki, K., Tanttu, M., & Kohtala, C.

Design 53

Design Groups Learning Strategic Management 53

Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Norbert Bol. Sharing could be an important solution where less use of materials is combined with better availability of products and services. Sharing can be caring for a more sustainable economy! Literature. Geissinger, A., Laurell, C., Öberg, C., & Sandström, C. How sustainable is the sharing economy?

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Report Study Groups Company 73

Norbert Bol

AUGUST 8, 2021

Norbert Bol. I have also been asked to organize inspiration meetings on how to improve the value chain of real estate and other real assets based on my research. Discussions about this topic I intend to do on the open LinkedIn Group: Future of Real Estate Investments. Photo by Cesar’s iPhoneography on Foter.com.

Report 52

Report Industry Technology Meeting 52

Norbert Bol

JUNE 26, 2016

Norbert Bol. Although the theory is helpful in understanding that leadership can be found at any level of organizations with enough diversity and commonality, I am interested in personal experiences or opinions from readers about this concept of shared leadership. Literature. Cismas, S. Dona, I., & Andreiasu, G.

Leadership 66

Leadership Policies Team Building Study 66

Norbert Bol

MARCH 17, 2019

Norbert Bol. In my opinion the article is well written as a great example how we can use allegories in strategic foresight to find sustainable solutions for the challenges we face today. Literature. van Cattenburch, I. C., & Duijn, M.

Learning 81

Learning Examples Strategy Strategy 81

Norbert Bol

MARCH 24, 2019

Norbert Bol. Gonella et al. 2019) make a fair point that we should be careful with our narratives on technology and sustainability. We should not create false perceptions of a new sustainable technology which is always good for solving global problems and for everyone. Literature. Gonella, F., Almeida, C. Fiorentino, G., Handayani, K.,

Technology 86

Technology Report Meeting Resources 86

Norbert Bol

MAY 21, 2018

Norbert Bol. For the occasion of the 100th blog post I have added a short quiz of 3 questions. Feel free to take part before 1 september 2018 and a prize winner will be selected among the participants who answered all questions correctly. QUIZ ( [link] ). Photo by mag3737 on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA.

Strategy 87

Strategy Strategy Innovation Management 87

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 28, 2018

Norbert Bol. So if we want to increase our own creative potential we could learn to be more receptive to the unexpected. Boosting creativity and innovation can be the result of embracing surprises and improvise to a new world. Have a fun! Literature. 2018), Jazz improvisers score high on creativity , Science News, Vol.

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Radical Innovation Creativity Learning Engagement 50

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 27, 2019

Norbert Bol. Entrepreneurs are willing to invest in sustainability innovations, when it provides opportunities to expand their business in niche markets and cut resource usage, and innovation leads to improved firm performance. Literature. Lambrechts, W., Gelderman, C. Semeijn, J., & Verhoeven, E.

Entrepreneurship 69

Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Project Innovation 69

Norbert Bol

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Norbert Bol. Investors are more willing to invest at favourable conditions in new initiatives if clients are involved by co-investing or willing to pre-order or to give other forms of support. Involving clients definitely helps in creating more interesting platforms, support structures and networks. Literature. Erdelmeier, I.

Innovation 59

Innovation Marketing Creativity Industry 59

Norbert Bol

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Norbert Bol. The factors that hinder innovation are the necessity to change existing behaviour when using a new environmental products and services, or the perceived uncertainties on the part of consumers. It is therefore important to co-create where possible new environmental products and services. . Literature.

Marketing 73

Marketing Culture Learning Industry 73

Norbert Bol

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Norbert Bol. This initiative can enhance the SDGs, including SDG #2 on Zero Hunger, SDG #9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG #10 on Reduced Inequalities. Literature. Goralski, M.A., & Tan, T.K.

Artificial Inteligence 40

Artificial Inteligence Study Data Report 40

Norbert Bol

APRIL 7, 2019

Norbert Bol. Literature. D’Orazio, P., & Popoyan, L. Fostering green investments and tackling climate-related financial risks: which role for macroprudential policies? Ecological Economics , 160 , 25-37.

Conference 52

Conference Policies Resources Meeting 52

Norbert Bol

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Norbert Bol. Such a system should make clear how the risk-return profile of doing nothing develops over time in relation the proposed green strategy. The study shows that green firms, with more advanced environmental management, have a higher performance. Literature. Riillo, C. Beyond the question “Does it pay to be green?”:

Management 40

Management Study System Strategy 40

Norbert Bol

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Norbert Bol. Such a system should make clear how the risk-return profile of doing nothing develops over time in relation the proposed green strategy. The study shows that green firms, with more advanced environmental management, have a higher performance. Literature. Riillo, C. Beyond the question “Does it pay to be green?”:

Management 40

Management Study System Strategy 40

Norbert Bol

JUNE 5, 2016

Norbert Bol. These circumstances are not only the responsibility of the persons that are willing to share the knowledge but also of those who are willing to learn. When it comes to co-creation or innovation, it is the result of the interaction between people that are transferring their knowledge and are learning. Literature.

Innovation 40

Innovation Culture Learning Strategy 40

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 2, 2017

Norbert Bol. There is no real need for offline social platforms to get online platforms to work, to get social relationships and knowledge sharing. This means that people can work more eco-friendly and we can attain the best people fit for the job wherever located. Literature. Olaisen, J., & Revang, O.

Collaboration 50

Collaboration Project Strategy Strategy 50

Norbert Bol

MARCH 29, 2015

Norbert Bol. Based on the articles in the special issue it appears that companies find innovative ways to do more with less and increase firm value without undertaking significant cutbacks on their sustainability strategy. Photo credit: symphony of love / Foter / CC BY-SA.

Strategy 40

Strategy Strategy Company Innovation 40

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 21, 2018

Norbert Bol. Also the outcome on the specific vcorrelations between all dimensions of creativity and critical thinking is not that important. I think the deeper understanding of creative and critical thought processes can be helpful in better understanding and managing complex innovation processes. Literature. Wechsler, S. Almeida, L.

Creativity 58

Creativity Creative Thinking Innovation Design Thinking 58

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 10, 2021

Norbert Bol. Despite the complexity and perhaps our humble knowledge about Artificial Intelligence, we should be aware that digital technologies are becoming more important on how we do business, how we trade, how we work, how we produce goods, how we learn, how we seek medical services and how we entertain ourselves. Literature.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Data Technology 52

Norbert Bol

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Norbert Bol. They should also recognize and respect each others expertise and willing to learn from each other by being curious. These conditions are necessary to challenge the different perspectives to find and develop innovative ideas. Literature. J., & Riese, H.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Innovation Culture Groups 40

Norbert Bol

MAY 22, 2016

Norbert Bol. Therefore it is important to understand the relevant networks in which people operate. The research shows that peer effects can be misunderstood if they are treated as a composite without distinguishing the specific underlying effects. Literature. Payne, D., & Kinsella, S.

Marketing 58

Marketing Resources System Technology 58

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 1, 2017

Norbert Bol. There is no real need for offline social platforms to get online platforms to work to get social relationships and. knowledge sharing. This means that people can work more eco-friendly and we can attain the best people fit for the job wherever located. Literature. Olaisen, J., & Revang, O.

Collaboration 45

Collaboration Project Strategy Strategy 45

Norbert Bol

JULY 10, 2016

Norbert Bol. To achieve this, organizations need leadership which can be found everywhere in the organization. It is important however to communicate on what topics we want to be leading the organization and how we are going to co-operate with other leaders. Literature. Dayan, M., & Di Benedetto, C.

Leadership 40

Leadership Competition Learning Innovation Processes 40

Norbert Bol

APRIL 23, 2016

Norbert Bol. In my observation, communication between firm and customer via social media are still in the early stage in most industries. Value creation through social media platforms shall therefore remain limited until the moment firms and customers start sharing information on a larger scale. Literature. Singaraju, S. Nguyen, Q.

Industry 40

Industry Resources Marketing Strategy 40

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 6, 2018

Norbert Bol. And last, but not least, to keep innovation itself at the right speed. While if technology is advancing at an exponential speed, the sustainable innovation you are working on today could be outdated when it comes to market. Literature. Gold, S., & Severino, L. Journal of Cleaner Production , Pages 3487-3497.

Artificial Inteligence 53

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Policies Innovation 53

Norbert Bol

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Norbert Bol. Especially when an innovation is in full diversification with the existing business (new product, new market), there is often the need for more space for development and more distance from the core business including a new business model and a more entrepreneurial management style. Literature. StrategyBlogs (2015).

Learning 40

Learning Innovation Marketing Examples 40

Norbert Bol

JULY 21, 2015

Norbert Bol. Perhaps all these words can be the next step to improve CSR and CSR reporting, when stakeholders start to engage on the reports by asking what the words really mean. Literature. Aiezza, M. We may face the risks”…“risks that could adversely affect our face.”

Report 40

Report Analysis Study Trends 40

Norbert Bol

JANUARY 18, 2020

Norbert Bol. AI, however, can make high-quality analyses, generate great insights, automate routines and even make astonishing scenario analyses, but in an uncertain world, it can not predict the future. Literature. Principles and business processes for responsible AI. Computer Law & Security Review.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Data System 56