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Sustainability leadership in a changing worldA Sustainable Business Council professional development programme, in partnership with Catapult
2018
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Environmental and social issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and the future of work are shaping up to be some of the greatest opportunities and challenges for business in our lifetime.
They will require transformational strategic thinking, creativity and innovation, at a scale not seen in a generation. They will also demand cross-sectoral collaborations and partnerships at a scale never seen before, at times involving cooperation amongst competitors.
This year’s Sustainability Leadership programme has been designed to help deliver some of the skills and thinking that businesses need to navigate these complex issues.
The programme has been developed specifically for senior business leaders and managers, with accountability for environmental and social outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and learnings with a cohort of other leading change agents from across SBC’s membership.
Sustainability leadership in 2018
They will be able to test and develop their ideas, with experienced Chief Executives, Board Directors, peers and experts, as well as apply new skills, ideas and learnings to live projects.
SBC is thrilled that the 2018 leadership development programme is being run in partnership with Catapult. It has been helping develop strong and agile leaders in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, working with some of our greatest leaders and most successful organisations.
Abbie Reynolds Executive Director Sustainable Business Council
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► Learn how to identify complex sustainability challenges
► Enhance systems thinking ► Learn how to identify stakeholders and understand
their diverse perspectives► Clarify your own leadership purpose, vision and
value proposition► Learn about different leadership styles and the
implications for strategic influencing ► Enhance communication and storytelling skills to
pitch sustainability to diverse audiences► Learn how to facilitate collaborations to advance
sustainability ► Explore approaches for influencing across
organisational boundaries► Learn new approaches to influencing peers, boards
and senior executives► Gain insight and inspiration from business leaders ► Gain insights from peers on how to approach
sustainability challenges► Learn how to lead change ► Build fellowship with a network of New Zealand’s
senior sustainability change agents► Leave inspired with confidence and capability to
drive progress on sustainability► Plan a new approach to a project with sustainability
challenges, with support from peers and course facilitators
► A key senior leader will be significantly upskilled in leadership, strategic thinking and influencing skills
► A key senior leader will learn how they can design and coordinate new collaborations and partnerships
► A key senior leader will be equipped to advance the sustainability agenda of your organisation and sector
► Learn about real sustainability challenges and solutions from other business leaders
► Explore new business thinking and innovative ways of working
► Access to a network of New Zealand’s senior sustainability leaders and change agents
► A key senior leader will be able to advise on building organisational resilience and adaptability
Outcomes for Participants Outcomes for Businesses
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Who Should Attend?
Catapult is a member of SBC and has been unleashing leadership in people, teams, and organisations since 1998. It grows leadership capability and confidence through public leadership programmes; customised in-house leadership programmes, and one on one leadership coaching. Catapult won an AUT Excellence in Business Support Award and has been evaluated as the top provider to government agencies in a recent all of government tender process. Andrea Thompson will be leading this year’s SBC Sustainability Leadership programme, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the design and facilitation of leadership development programmes. Last year, Andrea co-designed the SBC Future Leaders Programme, which received rave reviews:
Programme Design & Facilitation
“The relationships we developed and the way we worked together was awesome.”(Future Leaders Programme 2017 – participant feedback)
Business leaders operating at a strategic level and senior managers with accountability for sustainability outcomes and leadership
Business owners or managers embedding sustainability into organisational culture and value chains
Andrea ThompsonDirector Catapult
Experienced sustainability leaders implementing sustainability strategies and outcome delivery
Members of SBC’s Future Leaders Alumni (pre-2017)
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Sustainability Leadership Programme
1Ready, Set...
2Workshop 1:Sense making
3Workshop 2:Influencing
4Workshop 3:Leading Culture
5Extend
All participants will complete an online behavioural styles self-assessment, watch a series of videos, and complete readings and reflections requirements, prior to the first workshop.
Participants will be asked to bring to the course an outline of an existing or proposed project that will require internal or external collaboration. These projects will be developed during the course, and new ways of thinking and working will be applied to them.
+ Marketing+ Selection+ Induction+ Pre-work
+ Learning+ Influencing+ Collaborating
+ Creating a sustainability leadership culture
+ Celebrating accomplishments
+ Alumni, including networking events with expert speakers
July 3-4 Sept 5 Dec 11
Participants also have the option of completing an additional LeaderScope 360o feedback assessment before the course. This gives colleagues and staff a chance to formally reflect on the participant’s current leadership style. There is an additional cost of $750 for the LeaderScope 360o feedback assessment. This includes a one-on-one coaching session with a Catapult Leadership Coach.
Andrea ThompsonDirector Catapult
+ What is sustainability leadership?
+ What’s our system?+ Diagnosing
challenges+ Leading systems
change+ Leadership
backbone+ Networking event
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The workshop will focus on how to embed sustainability into organisational culture and practices.
Date: Tuesday 11 December, 9am – 5pm
Venue: Auckland CBD
Course coordinators will set the scene on how to shape the future and mobilise others to make progress on sustainability challenges.
Business leaders in sustainability will share their insights.
Dates: Wednesday 3 & 4 July, 9am – 5pm Dinner networking event: 3 July 5pm – late
Venue: Auckland CBD
The workshop will focus on learning, influencing and collaborating.
Date: Wednesday 5 September 9am – 6:30pm
Venue: Auckland CBD
The workshop will include:
Learning and applying: ► The art of relating – building trust, listening and
dialogue ► Strategic thinking and influencing ► Effective collaboration to drive change internally and
catalyse systems change beyond your organisation
The workshop will include: ► How to lead culture change ► How to create a leadership culture so that others
can lead sustainability► Celebrating programme accomplishments
The workshop will outline: ► The definition of sustainability leadership► Each participant’s leadership, purpose and vision► How to diagnose sustainability challenges ► Systems leadership ► How to identify your leadership backbone ► How to lead change and mobilise others to make
progress ► Designing leadership experiments► Learnings from SBC members on how to lead
systems change and influence at a board and strategic business level, across sectors
Workshop 1 – Making senseThe global context for sustainability & your leadership backbone
Workshop 2 – Influencing How to strategically influence progress on sustainability
Workshop 3 – Leading Culture How to create sustainability cultures
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Pre-course prep: 2-3 hoursWorkshops: 4 full work daysBusiness leaders’ event: Evening of 3 JulyPeer group work: 1 hour per fortnight between workshops.
Outside the workshops, time will be required to apply your learnings to an existing or proposed project that requires internal or external collaboration. Hours required will vary according to the project. The aim is for the project to complement your ‘day job’.
Applications
Participant time commitment
Fees, terms and conditions
To apply for the leadership programme please complete the online application form at www.sbc.org.nz/events/sustainability-leadership-2018 by Friday 27th April.
All applications are subject to a robust vetting procedure to ensure delegates build diverse, networks and foster ideas that cross traditional boundaries. Applications are capped at two people per organisation.
A template will be provided to help you draft your application.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
SBC will confirm programme participants in May.
The programme fee is $3,000 (excl GST), which includes tuition, learning materials, membership of our alumni network, lunch and the networking event with business leaders.
$3,000 (ex-GST) per participant (Not including flights or accommodation)
Optional: LeaderScope 360o feedback assessment ($750).
No refunds available once course has commenced.
