Designed to equip leaders with the essential skills and knowledge needed to guide their organisations through the transition to sustainable business practices. Participants will explore the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, understand the urgency for change, and develop strategies for implementing sustainable practices within their organisations.
Module 1: The Burning Platform for Change
Planetary Boundaries and Climate Change Vocabulary
- Introduction to the concept of planetary boundaries
- Key terms and concepts in climate change science
- The role of businesses in addressing global environmental challenges
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Overview of the IPCC’s role and reports
- Key findings and their implications for businesses
- Understanding climate scenarios and their potential impacts
Adaptation and Mitigation in Your Organisation
- Differentiating between adaptation and mitigation strategies
- Assessing climate-related risks and opportunities for your organisation
- Developing initial adaptation and mitigation plans
Module 2: The Impact of Sustainability and Environmental Concerns on Markets and Organisations
Organisations & the Green Transitions
- Understanding the concept of green transitions
- Case studies of successful organisational transformations
- Identifying opportunities for green initiatives in your organisation
Governmental Pressures in Your Organisation
- Overview of current and emerging environmental regulations
- Compliance challenges and opportunities
- Strategies for proactive engagement with regulatory bodies
Organisational Identity and Invisible Norms
- Exploring the role of organisational culture in sustainability efforts
- Identifying and addressing invisible norms that hinder sustainability
- Aligning organisational identity with sustainability goals
Societal Pressures in Your Organisation
- Understanding stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability
- Managing reputational risks and opportunities
- Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
Crafting Culture Within Your Organisation
- Techniques for fostering a sustainability-focused culture
- Developing sustainability champions within the organisation
- Integrating sustainability into organisational values and practices
Module 3: Leading Organisational Change
Challenges and Opportunities to Change
- Identifying common barriers to sustainability implementation
- Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
- Leveraging opportunities for sustainable innovation
Reorienting Organisational Goals, Decision Making and Action
- Integrating sustainability into strategic planning processes
- Developing sustainability-focused key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Implementing sustainable decision-making frameworks
Organisational Culture and Change
- Assessing current organisational culture
- Strategies for cultural transformation towards sustainability
- Fostering employee engagement in sustainability initiatives
Larger Systems Change
- Understanding the interconnectedness of business and global systems
- Collaborating with external stakeholders for systemic change
- Developing a systems thinking approach to sustainability leadership
Module 4: Personal Transformation and Leadership Skills for the Green Transition
Transactional versus Transformational Leadership
- Understanding different leadership approaches
- The role of transformational leadership in sustainability efforts
- Developing transformational leadership skills
Leadership Styles
- Overview of various leadership styles
- Identifying personal leadership style
- Adapting leadership style to support sustainability initiatives
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
- Understanding emotional intelligence in the context of sustainability
- Developing empathy and self-awareness as a sustainability leader
- Techniques for managing emotions during organisational change
Characteristics of Transformational Leaders
- Key traits of successful sustainability leaders
- Self-assessment of leadership strengths and areas for improvement
- Strategies for developing transformational leadership qualities
Sustainability Storytelling
- The power of narrative in driving organisational change
- Techniques for crafting compelling sustainability stories
- Practicing effective communication of sustainability initiatives
Collaboration in the Green Transition
- Importance of cross-functional and external collaborations
- Strategies for building and managing sustainability partnerships
- Overcoming challenges in collaborative sustainability efforts
Your Leadership Challenges
- Identifying personal leadership challenges in driving sustainability
- Peer discussion and problem-solving of leadership obstacles
- Developing strategies to overcome individual leadership challenges
Module 5: Call to Action
Developing Your Action Plan
- Creating a comprehensive sustainability action plan for your organisation
- Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals
- Identifying key initiatives and resources needed for implementation
Prioritising Your Actions Using Effort and Impact
- Introduction to effort-impact analysis for sustainability initiatives
- Techniques for evaluating and prioritising sustainability actions
- Developing a timeline for implementation of prioritised actions
Throughout the course, participants will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to apply the concepts learned to their specific organisational contexts. The course will culminate in the development of a personalised action plan for leading the transition to sustainable business practices within their organisations.
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