presentation held at EC+10 event by new earth leaders on their erasmusveld case

2. Partners

3. “Great Leaders are first and foremost Great Human Beings, in touch with their inner selves; their humanity. From here they are truly able to create Great Organizations that in turn create Great Results.” (Taellberg 2007)

4. Theory U “Shifting from reactive responses and quick fixes on a symptoms level to generative responses that address the systemic root issues is the single most important leadership challenge of our time.” -C.OttoScharmer, author, Theory U

5. 3 Movements of the U Downloading Observe, observe, observe Act in an instant Retreat and reflect: Allow the inner knowing to emerge

6. Ecological Integrity Respect and Care for the Community of Life Democracy, nonviolence and peace Social and Economic Justice We live in a time where facingthese problems on a social, ecological, economicalor any level, requires an integrated look atour present situation, to see things from the whole.

7. Phase 1: Erasmusveld

8. Phase 2: Itacaré

9. Phase 3: The company case Transferring the learned into the company context by working on a sustainability case

10. Erasmusveldproject Sustainableareadevelopment 750 houses -> Sustainable -> Promoting social interaction

11. Innovative approach through Earth Charter Co-working & planning Take in account the expectation and needs of the local community Development of community Role of business Municipality Engagement

12. 1. Co-working & planning Understand people’s needs and expectation Maximize sustainable opportunitiesEarth Charter asks for openness and transparency. This helps gain the understanding and support of the local community

13. 2. Take in account the expectation and needs of the local community Various groups already are actively involved allotment gardens sportclubs local development initiative Earth Charter mentions Upholding right for all: -> The Lowest classes?

14. 3. Development of community Creating local knowledge. It's about more than buildings. -> People’s behavior Environmental and social education helps to raise a sustainable next generation and future local leaders.

15. 4. Role ofBusiness Systemic approach for sustainable issues

16. 5. Municipality Support and facilities the community sustainable development The Municipality will be the mirror of the society

17. 6. Engagement All Stakeholders working together with ethic and transparency for a common propose Community Municipality Developers Infra Structure Providers

18. “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein