If a mission statement describes the reason for existence of an organization or its corporate DNA, a purpose statement defines its heart and soul. In consequence, we see an increase of purpose-driven organizations that give a sense of meaningfulness and belonging to their employees while preserving their stakeholders’ future assets. As a direct result of including Corporate Social Responsibility into their corporate strategy, purpose-driven organizations are considering the true impact that a capitalist economy has on people and their wellbeing.

This session focuses on the tools and techniques to help organizations become purpose-driven. Participants will have the opportunity to be exposed to specific frameworks for building their own successful and sustainable business. We will also cover greenwashing and the double edge sword of becoming socially responsible when profit is the main goal.

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in learning about purpose-driven organizations to offer a competitive advantage while increasing their profit margin.

Speaker Bio:

Philippe Honore is the General Manager at PhDelta, a consulting company that helps organizations through Organizational Change Management while promoting Corporate Social Responsibility. His clients range from the healthcare industry such as mom and pop medical practices, large treatment centers with 100+ employees, to IT startups. In addition, Philippe teaches a class of Principles of Management to college students at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design. He worked for 15 years as a project manager in the cellphone industry in seven countries and more recently held a position of Director of Finances in the healthcare industry. Philippe holds a B.A.S. in Management and an MBA in International Business. Passionate about leadership, he holds a certificate of Leadership Effectiveness and plans on starting a Ph.D. in Leadership in 2019. Philippe is also a public speaker for Junior Achievement.

Small Business Management 1-hour Monthly Sessions:

Growing a small business can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Critical decisions often have to be made quickly. There are a lot of aspects to running a business that are not always covered in traditional business classes. During these 1-hour interactive sessions, leading industry practitioners will explore key topics that are important to daily operations and company success. All sessions are complimentary and refreshments will be served.

This complimentary session is provided by UC San Diego Extension in collaboration with Union CoWork East Village.

UC San Diego Extension serves the critical lifelong learning and skill development needs of individuals, organizations and the community. We do this through continuing education, certificate and degree-related programs; community initiatives that support economic and social development; and a wide array of public-service lectures, forums and special events delivered both on and off campus and through print, internet, radio and television.

Union CoWork was founded in San Diego, California in 2013. The Company leases office and industrial space in urban infill neighborhoods in southern California. Our primary customer segment is private businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, students, and non-profits. Union has 3 levels of Membership based on privacy needs and size. Our spaces are accessible 24/7 by key FOB and we provide a Space Manager on site 9-5 Monday through Friday. Every Union location provides unique and comfortable space to develop relationships. Whether it is between colleagues or new acquaintances, we design our spaces to encourage relaxed and progressive conversation.