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What does progress mean today?

In a world where growth is still the measure of success, it is time to revisit a fundamental question: what do we mean by progress today? Economic growth, performance, impact, well-being, resilience…. what future do we want to pursue as committed organizations?

This inspiration session provides space for reflection and dialogue on our ideas around growth: the promises, limits and alternatives emerging today.

Using different perspectives, practical examples and concrete insights, we will explore how entrepreneurial ambition, planetary boundaries and sustainable value creation can reinforce each other.

Contact Person
Adrienne Nizet
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Date
01/10/2026
09:00 - 12:00
Location
Brussels

What to expect?

Dominant growth models are increasingly colliding with social and environmental boundaries. Organizations play a key role in the transition to economic models that link performance, resilience and positive impact. Such transitions require more than technical solutions alone. They invite us to reflect on the underlying beliefs, reflexes and systems that shape our actions.

What are you taking home?

    the ability to distance yourself from taken-for-granted ideas about growth and success,

    inspiring examples and initiatives that open new perspectives,

    exchanges of experiences with peers about the tensions and dilemmas they experience,

    concrete insights from our new Community of Practice on this topic.

Who is this for?

This session is relevant to anyone who feels tension between growth goals and sustainability ambitions, and who wants to have the conversation about it in a constructive way.

More specifically for:

  • Executives and entrepreneurs challenging traditional growth models.
  • Sustainability managers seeking to evolve their organisation’s strategy.
  • Professionals active in the social, circular or regenerative economy.
  • HR leaders working around meaning, engagement and resilience.
  • Consultants, researchers and facilitators supporting organizations in their transition.
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