The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.

Shorter Supply Chains, Better Food, Healthier Economy - SustainablePR Interviews Tangleroot Farms

In this interview on the sustainability benefits of local agriculture, SPR

Shorter Supply Chains, Better Food, Healthier Economy - SustainablePR Interviews Tangleroot Farms

In this interview on the sustainability benefits of local agriculture, SPR founder Tony DeFazio speaks with Adam Reed, founder of Tangleroot Farm, about their Community Supported Agriculture program. This CSA, sometimes called a farm share, is like a monthly produce subscription box that provides people, restaurants, and local produce markets with certified organic fruits and veggies that were grown locally. Listen in as these two entrepreneurs talk sustainability and how shortening our food supply chains can help boost the local economy.  

CSA is Community Supported Agriculture.

Oceana's "One Name One Fish" report emphasizes the critical need for species-specific names for all seafood throughout the supply chain. Understand the full case by reading the report: