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Co-Intelligience and Creative Problem Solving for Nonprofits

By Diane Zachary | Published: July 26, 2011
Title: Co-Intelligience and Creative Problem Solving for NonprofitsLocation: Lihue Public Library, 4344 Hardy Street, LihueDescription: Jeff Schwartz of Kela Associates, Maui will present the fundamental principles and techniques of effective collaborative decision-making, creative problem solving and co-intelligence. Practice applying these tools to your own organization’s issues, challenges and opportunities. This interactive workshop is designed for [...]
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KPAA Annual Meeting

By Diane Zachary | Published: May 27, 2011
Title: KPAA Annual MeetingLocation: KCC Fine Dining RoomDescription: KPAA Members and Friends are invited to this annual meeting to highlight KPAA activities of the past year and look at the year ahead. A feature of the event will be guest speaker Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO of PBS Hawaii, on the topic “Can Do”Start Time: [...]
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Reflections on 2010

By Diane Zachary | Published: December 17, 2010
In recent weeks I’ve heard a number of people say how glad they are this year is almost over.  They’re ready for a New Year, with hopes for a stronger economy and more people back at work.   While both of those things are important to me as well, when I think back to this year [...]
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Social Intrapreneurship

By Diane Zachary | Published: October 1, 2010
A a recent meeting of sustainability-minded folks, we talked about the necessity of moving well beyond business as usual and the urgency for action if we are to counter the likely effects of climate change and use our resources more efficiently, allowing them to serve succeeding generations.  There was discussion also that much of the [...]
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Conservation Development

By Diane Zachary | Published: September 22, 2010
Smart growth is a concept that has gained widespread support across the country.  It is built on several key principles: •  Create Range of Housing Opportunities and Choices •  Create Walkable Neighborhoods •  Encourage Community and Stakeholder Collaboration •  Foster Distinctive, Attractive Communities with a Strong Sense of Place •  Make Development Decisions Predictable, Fair [...]
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Consumers Declare McMansion Era Over

By Diane Zachary | Published: August 31, 2010
A recent edition of Smart Growth Online reported that between 1950 and 2004, the size of the average American home increased from 983 to 2,349 square feet.  But that trend seems to be changing as consumers are moving toward smaller houses again.   In many parts of the country there is a glut of McMansions.   In [...]
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Sustainability – What’s it going to take?

By Diane Zachary | Published: August 23, 2010
You’ve probably heard about the Volt, the new electric car by Chevrolet that goes 40 miles on a single charge. If you can afford the $40-45,000 price tag, it’s a great way to reduce harmful emissions and save on the cost of gas. Fortunately, not all options to become more sustainable are that pricey. You [...]
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