Today, escalating conversations on topics such as climate change, carbon legislation, energy independence, and growing consumer eco awareness generate forward eco movement for some but simultaneously create confusion and skepticism for others.  While many New Year's resolutions were made to address these issues, many find that those resolutions are too big of a chunk to bite off.  So how do you keep your green New Year's Resolutions?

Lean concepts  popularized the supply chain and took procurement and operations to a new level of supply chain management understanding.  Characterized by the efficient movement of materials with minimal work in process and inventory, these integrated process flows were dependent on aligned supplier/customer incentives.  But in 2008 when times became tough and cost cutting became the focus, lean took on a whole new definition.

Highly effective companies in the current climate recognize the talent of the future does not reside exclusively or even in a large part outside the walls of the current organization.  Instead, these leaders are creating business sustainability cultures to define, retain and motivate their top internal eco-talent.  Through consistent, clear communication and employee engagement, companies are creating an optimal mix of sustainable skills for the future.  The first step in this sustainable development process is understanding your talent pool.