NBIS Accelerating Sustainability Series Keystone Event
A Special Workshop with Dr. Russell S. Barton:
Using The Natural Step Framework for Business Strategy and World-Class Performance
Russell S. Barton, Co-Founder of EKOS International
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sellen Construction
227 Westlake Avenue N
Seattle, WA
$90 NBIS and TNS members
$115 Non-members
$95 Gov’t – Non-Profit
$45 Full-time Students
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Using The Natural Step Framework for Business Strategy and World-Class Performance
Dr. Russell Barton, partner and co-founder, EKOS International, assists vanguard companies in designing and implementing strategies that combine world class management technology and strategic sustainability. Whether you are new to The Natural Step framework or you have received previous training, in this program you will learn how to effectively utilize the principles in guiding decision-making and constructing a strategic sustainability program. Program includes instruction, case examples, guidance with strategic planning and decision-making and a networking lunch.
Who should attend:
Any professional wishing to accelerate sustainability through systematic planning and goal-setting to drive performance and profitability in their organization.
Speakers
Dr. Russell Barton: For the past 26 years Russ Barton has served as a lead consultant to the top management teams at many of North America’s most well-known companies. He is also a member of the original group of trainers who helped bring The Natural Step to the United States, is a co-designer of the TNS Advanced Training program, and since 1996 has been the keynote presenter of The Natural Step to hundreds of individuals and companies across the country. Russ is co-founder of EKOS International whose personal clients have included Ballard Power Systems, BECU, Best Foods, BNSF, Boeing, Coca Cola, Darigold, Milliken, Nike, Premera Blue Cross, Quantum, REI, SmithKline Beecham, Telus, U S West, Weyerhaeuser, (X-Alberta Power, American Express, Hilton Hotels, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Nabisco). He is co-author of the book, Mapping the Journey: Case Studies in Implementing Sustainable Development Strategies.





