Kyle Datta, Partner at Ulupono Initiative, engaged the First Tuesday audience in a discussion about creating positive shifts in Hawaii.  The challenge in fostering a risk-taking culture was noted.   Jennifer Dotson of MADD Hawaii indicated that the nonprofit sector in particular struggles with risk, especially during challenging economic times where resources are scarce.  Datta indicated that collaboration is one way to mitigating risk.

Perhaps what Hawaii needs is to focus on bridging the silos that exist between industry, nonprofits, government, and the next generation of leaders.  One of Envision Hawaii’s newest efforts is to bring young professionals together in groups called YIMBY’s (yes in my back yard) to encourage networking, co-mentoring, and collaboration.  Learn more about our YIMBY groups at the December First Tuesday where will will have an informal discussion with current participants. Stay tuned for details.

Update (as of Oct. 30): We will be postponing our

Conference, most likely for a time in Spring 2012.

Description:

Envision Hawai`i’s 6th annual conference, “Redefining SUSTAINability”, will feature local experts, leaders, and innovators to provide valuable insight and discussion. This year, all attendees will participate in four different workshops:

• Na Waiwai: The best ideas to create financial prosperity for all, including employees, investors, donors, customers, and strategic alliances.
• Ka Honua: The best ideas for minimizing our impact on our environment in areas related to manufacturing, recycling, pollution, packaging and more.
• Na Poe: The best ideas for maximizing positive social good in our communities and people through our businesses and projects.
• Na Alaka`ina: The best ideas for internal capacity building in leadership and management.

Confirmed workshop panelists and moderators include Envision Hawaii?s own Kehau Kali from The Hoike Group and Jennifer Dotson from MADD Hawaii; David Tumilowicz from Hawaii Business magazine, Todd Apo from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Maile Meyer from Na Mea Hawaii, Richard Bettini from Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Kaleo Taft from Kai Medical, Robbie Alm from Collaborative Leaders Network, Shanah Trevenna, from Sustainable UH, Hale Takazawa, Architect, Jared Davis from Kupu Hawaii, State Representative Della Au Belatti, Carrie Morgan from Punahou School, and Patrick Oki from PKF Pacific Hawaii LLP.

Location:

Kapiolani Community College, Ohia Cafeteria

Payments will be processed by Envision Hawaii’s fiscal sponsor, Enterprise Honolulu. Please be ready with your payment information before starting the online registration process. Or send your payment separately by check made payable to Enterprise Honolulu with “Envision Hawaii” in the notes, and mail to 735 Bishop Street, Suite 412, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813.

For more information email info@envisionhawaii.org

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