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Last Monday, Marielle van Gorp and Nannette Sibinga led an inspiring Impact Management session with our valued client ROOM FOR CHANGE. This #CSR program for hotels harnesses the hospitality industry to help those experiencing temporary homelessness. Together with the key stakeholders*, we further developed the Theory of Change (ToC). We created the roadmap for achieving the desired impact: "Making a positive impact on the well-being of the participants of the program, as well as having a positive impact on the other key stakeholders: the participating hotels, the social partners, the team and the society." ⚡ What is a Theory of Change (ToC)? 💡 ✅ It is a systematic and visual representation of how a program or initiative is expected to achieve its desired impact.  ✅ It includes the key components: inputs, activities, outputs (scope of control/direct), outcomes (scope of influence/indirect), and desired impact (impact statement). ✅ It includes the assumptions and contextual factors that are critical to the interventions' success and the indicators and metrics used to track progress and evaluate success. How can creating a ToC help your organization with executing your strategy in the most efficient and effective way? We're here to support you. Contact us now for a free intake: info@impactbuddy.io. * Thank you to the participants Roos Meijer from ROOM FOR CHANGE, (Timon (former participant), Mareke Watson (GM of voco Hotels The Hague), Giselle Bonaficia (social partner at the Nico Adriaans Stichting (NAS) Rotterdam), and Fabian Weergang (social partner at Stichting Devjo Den Haag and experienced expert) and voco® The Hague for hosting our meeting. #impact #impactmeasurement #impactstrategy #impactmanagement #sdg1 #sdg3 #sdg10 #sdg11 #sustainability #impactbuddy #ROOMFORCHANGE #thepresent #hoteliers #hospitality #esg

🌟 We Live Our Values 🌟 At A.Leigh Solutions, we know we’re not the only company out there. But what sets us apart? It’s the values we live by every single day. 💎 Excellence in everything we do. 😊 Joy in every interaction. ❤️ Care in every relationship. 🌍 Impact that makes a difference. 🔄 Sustainability in the way we work, ensuring long-term success. These aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is what makes us different. It’s what makes us A.Leigh Solutions. #Excellence #Joy #Care #Impact #Sustainability #ALeighSolutions

"Designing sustainable events is more than just a trend; it's a responsibility." 🌿 According to Devon Montgomery Pasha CMP, CED, remember to think about your stakeholders who value sustainability—what are their expectations and pain points? You can even align your event goals with sustainability and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DE&IB). 🌍💚 [FULL ACCESS 📽️] Want this whole video? We are happy to share the link! Get access to dozens of event design tips by sending us a DM and we'll give you the link! 📩 #Sustainability #EventPlanning #DEIB #InclusiveEvents #EventProfs #MeetingPlanners #Events

🌍 Happy #WorldEmojiDay! 🌊 If your business had an emoji to sum up this week, what would it be? Share it below along with something you're celebrating or a tip for keeping operations sustainable too. #UKBusinessSustainability

I enjoyed attending Future Leap Network Festival of sustainable Business #FOSB yesterday in Bristol. Some of my favourite takeaways from the morning event included: • I've been considering starting the B Corp journey but had always felt that it was designed for bigger businesses than myself. However, I discovered yesterday that this wasn't the case and often it is much easier to get certification when you are smaller as you don't have to get buy-in from your leadership team and shareholders. There is a free assessment you can do to find out your initial score and also a new free online course, which I'm planning to check out. blabuk.thinkific.com • When communicating about sustainability think about the words you are using, Rin Hamburgh pointed out that changing just one word can alter its interpretation. She talked about her children not wanting to help with chores at home when asking 'can someone help me clear the table', but when she re-worded it to 'Would someone like to be mum's helper?' suddenly she had eager volunteers, the second gave her children ownership of the task and made it something they could feel proud of doing. I think this tool of reframing the message could be very useful for environmental communications. • We need to think more about accessibility Kyrby Brown spoke about how this is often considered of as an afterthought. We need to be engaging with this much earlier on in the process, otherwise we are leaving a huge segment behind. • When trying to communicate about sustainability outside the echo chamber Ed Garrett suggested that we need to understand where people are currently to help them through these challenges we face otherwise people will switch off. I look forward to attending again next year.

Put a sustainability myth/barrier in the comments and I'll do my best to address it with a solution! 🌎 #sustainableEvents #Sustainability #greenEvents

Each event’s journey to sustainable practice looks different, but very much a community effort. So this #EarthDay we want to hear your favourite stories and resources that may help organisations who are starting their journey. We’ll start: “Layering smaller changes can be just as impactful in the long term as big changes, and will feel more achievable when setting early goals.” Share your thoughts in the comments! #Events #TemporarayStructures #InflatableStructures #SustainableStructures #SustainableEvents

Thanks to Climate Clarity for an insightful evening of climate education. Some interesting questions that came up: - Are you aware of the depth of the impact that climate change has on nature, economies and people? - What is your ability to impact? - How do you maintain positivity to keep driving forward in the face of such a daunting problem? Answers on a postcard (or below in the comments)...

That’s one way to engage someone in the ‘sustainability’ debate 😂 Other ways include: ✅ lead by example - when people see it being done, they’re more likely to be inspired and follow suit. ✅ raise awareness - know the facts and gently convey them in a way that inspires and empowers, rather than alienates. ✅ involve and engage - take people on the journey with you. ✅ make it easy - make sustainable choices easier that unsustainable alternatives. #sustainability #givingupplastic HSQE LIMITED - VitalSkills.co.uk

Our favorite mantra: #StepByStep Why should you embrace a step-by-step approach too? 🔍 Clarity: Break down complex tasks into manageable steps. 🚀 Progress: Celebrate each milestone as you move forward. 📈 Success: Achieve goals more efficiently with a structured path. Together, let's take small steps to create big impact! #StepbyStep #mantra #hospitalitymarket #hotelconcept #innovation #sustainability #competitiveedge #longtermsuccess #sustainablehotelconcepts #hotelmarketing #hotelconsulting #hotelberatung #hotelpositioning #hotelbranding #strategicmarketing #MAp #MApBoutiqueConsultancy #onwards