On Demand Webinar: The Natural Step (2009)

The Natural Step: A powerful tool for strategic sustainability in your organization

Presenters: Heidi Blankenship and Holly Brunk

Date: This webinar was recorded on August 19, 2009 at 8:00am Pacific Time.

Cost: $25, free for members

Our volatile economy can limit the effectiveness of our decisions. Real success includes balancing the needs of economy, environment and people.  The Natural Step Framework provides a foundation for creating and implementing a sustainable vision. It can help you define the path that accommodates diverse agendas. It can also help you maintain focus through a landscape of shifting needs. Learn the fundamentals of The Natural Step Framework. See how leading organizations are using it to thrive in uncertain times and to transform their visions of what it means to be successful.

About the Presenters

Heidi Blankenship - Director of Training Development Heidi splits her time between Portland and Wisconsin, where most recently she has worked with local government and business to choose sustainability actions aligned with The Natural Step Framework. Heidi is a graduate of Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden where she obtained a Masters degree in Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability. As the Training Director she is creating professional development programs for business and community leaders. Heidi most wants to see organizations equipped with the perspective and tools they need to thrive and provide for the next generation.

Holly Brunk - Membership & Services Coordinator Holly Brunk came to the Natural Step Network first as a business member – she and her husband launched a luxury leather goods brand, with their operations and product design grounded in sustainability principles and use of the Framework. As one notorious for setting a demanding schedule, Holly jumped at the chance to work for the Network in 2008, and enjoys the daily challenges and opportunities afforded her in her position. Pulling from her diverse background, which includes 10 years in social work with experience in medical and refugee services in the UK and US as well as work in workforce development services in Oregon.