For the business community under pressure, sustainability is no longer mere window-dressing, it is transforming the competitive global markets. By instigating sustainable practices, companies can gain competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value. What is more, the growing demand for 'green' products has created major new markets in which sharp-eyed eco-entrepreneurs are reaping rewards.
This popular Coventry Academy training course introduces the strategies and tools that companies can use to translate an aspiration for sustainability into practical, effective solutions. The focus will be on practical applications from within business in a global setting with Case Studies from around the world.
What are the goals?
By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, you will be able to:
Identify Leadership Best Practice from Around the World
Develop an Acute Perception of the Dimensions of Business Issues
Make Sense Out of Complexity and an Uncertain Future
Be Cognizant of the Implications of a Choice for All the Affected Parties
Be Decisive in Profits, People and Planet Issues
Be Flexible for Further Change if Warranted in the Future
Who is this training course for?
This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Leaders Engaged in Strategic Planning and Delivery
Leaders Who Wish to Match Their Skills & Abilities With the Best Practice
Managers with Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Professionals Wishing to Refresh Sustainability
Senior Leaders with Corporate and Governance Responsibilities
Course Outline
Day One: Who, What & Why of Sustainability
The history of sustainability
Benefits of business sustainability
Stakeholder expectations
Sustainability operating systems
Company policies
Organisational structures
Day Two: Motivation & Driving Forces
Competitive advantage
Market share & value
Motivation: autonomy, mastery & purpose
Planning & strategy development
Goals and indicators
Sustainability reporting and other communications
Day Three: Bottom Line - Profit
Tools and concepts for profit sustainability
Business acumen
Understanding market opportunities
Green products
Supply Chain & Kaizen policies
Case Studies from around the world
Day Four: Bottom Line - People
Tools and concepts for people sustainability
Transformational leadership
Team cohesion for improved productivity
Managing highly effective teams
Supporting the community
Case Studies from around the world
Day Five: Bottom Line - Planet
Tools and concepts for planet sustainability
Transparency of reporting
Working within the community
Ethical resourcing
Kaizen – waste reduction - recycling
Case Studies from around the world
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course