Course Description:

Day 1—WHY:

This first day focuses on why sustainability is THE challenge of our generation and its materiality to participants’ particular business. Case studies reveal how industries are changing to adapt to business risks—and opportunities—presented by megatrends like climate change and globalization.

Day 2—WHAT:

Through lectures, discussions, and a hands-on system dynamics simulation (“Fishbanks”), participants will learn about available strategies at the operational level, in their extended supply chain, and across their industry. They deepen their understanding of the environmental and social dimensions of sustainability and the limits of voluntary action.

Day 3—HOW:

Participants chart a course toward the “hardwiring” of sustainability in their enterprise by building coalitions for change and undertaking process improvement. Lectures and discussions draw on the latest research by program faculty and include lessons on how to influence organizational culture, run experiments, conduct difficult conversations, and engage people to undertake important projects. Participants will leave the classroom knowing their next steps to move the ball forward.