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The business of green. For the past 17 years, David Gottfried and his team have
helped over 100 organizations in developing visionary and triple-bottom-line profitable green strategies for their organizations
and buildings. Many of Regenerative Ventures' building projects went on to become award-winning green developments. Regenerative Ventures differentiates its strategic green consulting work by adhering to the following principles: - We are results, not process driven.
- We question everything, and try to foster an open-minded, out-of-the box creative
environment.
- We often begin our
work when others quit, or we hear "it can't be done, it's too expensive..." To us, "no" is just a frame
of mind, prior to application of creativity, ingenuity and innovation -- our cornerstones for success.
- We dislike thick reports and other expensive and time
consuming "consultant" deliverables that sit on the shelf.
- We thrive in helping to invent innovative programs, new systems, and regenerative products.
- We do most of our work on our feet, in an intensive brainstorm
session with the client and other critical parties.
- We require commitment and buy-in from the top.
- We often become a green ambassador for our clients.
- Work should be fun, and clients can become friends and partners for transformation.
Green Strategic Coaching
Regenerative Ventures prefers to assume a proactive and
collaborative "coaching/advisory" role, while the client maintains the "operational" responsibility for
new work generated by the engagement. As a coach, the company helps the client develop a Green Action Plan (GAP) for the organization
or a specific building project. The steps to developing a Green Action Plan include:
- Organizational
Background Understanding - we need to begin work with a data dump from the client.
- Scope
Definition With Key Players - it's important for everyone to be included and on the same page.
- Organizational
Brainstorm (half to a full day) - dynamic session facilitated by David Gottfried. The LEED Green Building Rating System is often used as a tool for our green building work, however, it is just one part of an integrative and comprehensive green
strategic plan.
- Green Action Plan Drafting - a short, action oriented document that defines
& guides the process.
- Organizational Review of GAP & assignment of priorities, milestones, responsibilities,
time-frames, & budget.
- GAP implementation.
- On-going coaching of GAP and
other related issues.
- Measurement that GAP is being followed and achieving results.
Consulting Relationship- We provide a lump sum
price for development of the Green Action Plan.
- Thereafter,
we prefer to be hired on a retainer basis, with an annual contract providing for a minimum of one day per month of ongoing
coaching.
- We are pleased to collaborate with other team members,
including outside consultants and design professionals.
- We
are often hired to facilitate brainstorm sessions, provide an inspirational keynote speech or open the doors to China and
India and other countries with Green Building Councils.
- We work
similarly to a management consultant.
- We can help build a
green team for the assignment, including recommending highly qualified leading outside professionals from our vast global
network.
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