Sustainable Business Management
£5250.00
Introduction
In an era where transparency is demanded by employees, customers, and communities, organisations find themselves under scrutiny for their impact on society and the environment. Proactively embracing sustainability not only enhances competitive advantage but also contributes to a better world.
This training course on Sustainable Business Management delves deep into the essential mindsets, knowledge, and skills required to champion sustainability and resilience in today's complex business landscape. This comprehensive course approaches sustainability from five key angles: corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement, differentiation, change, and innovation. It equips participants with a profound understanding of sustainability issues, their significance in policy-making, the corporate role, and the implications for decision-making within business operations.
Participants will gain a holistic understanding of the strategic challenges that modern organisations face in today's global business environment. Moreover, they will cultivate a foundational grasp of sustainability thinking and the triple bottom line approach, which seeks to benefit a company's profit, people, and the planet.
Training Objectives
Upon completion of this Business Sustainability Management training course, participants will possess the ability to:
Articulate the importance of sustainability in business and advocate for social responsibility across the organisation's value chain.
Become effective champions of sustainability.
Define and elucidate key sustainability concepts and drivers.
Harness the potential of change, strategies, and innovation to foster sustainable business practices.
Identify opportunities for value creation through stakeholder and partner collaboration.
Influence internal and external key stakeholders regarding the competitive advantages of a purpose-driven organisation.
Target Audience
This Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course accommodates a wide spectrum of professionals and will particularly benefit:
Business leaders, supervisors, section heads, and managers
Project leaders
Professionals aspiring to management roles
Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of business sustainability
Training Approach
The training methodology encompasses informative presentations complemented by engaging discussions, self-assessments, and interactive learning activities, including the creation of a development plan. Leaders, professionals, and business experts should opt for this course to fortify corporate resilience and bolster their business's long-term sustainability.
Training Outline
Day 1: Principles & Concepts of Sustainability
Defining key terms: Sustainability and Business Sustainability
Constructing the business case for sustainability
Sustainability across industry sectors: Services, Manufacturing, Government
Sustainability within organisational functions
Embracing the Triple Bottom Line: Profits, People, Planet
Managing business accountabilities and responsibilities – Social, Environmental, and Economic
Day 2: Stakeholder Management – Nurturing Competitiveness & Trust
Grasping stakeholders and their diverse needs
The impact of sustainability on stakeholders
Engaging stakeholders on the sustainability journey
Creating value for a multitude of stakeholders
Rethinking the Community Engagement Model
Delving into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Day 3: Strategic Differentiation – Crafting Competitive Advantage
Attaining sustainable operational efficiencies
Exploring opportunities and challenges in sustainability
Crafting a Business Sustainability Strategy
Delivering Shared Value while Demonstrating Responsibility
Achieving sustainable competitive positioning
Uncovering the competitive edge of purpose-driven firms
Day 4: Business Model Innovation & Transformation
Constructing business value in an ever-changing world
Dissecting the elements of the Business Model Canvas
Innovations in the business model for sustainability
Charting pathways to sustainability - from Incrementalism to Transformation
Navigating Innovation and Relationships
Sustaining the integration of sustainability into business practices
Day 5: Change Management - Cultivating Dynamic Capabilities & Managerial Proficiency
Unpacking the forces driving change
Addressing contemporary change management issues
Leading the charge towards sustainability
Nurturing talent and executive education
Serving as a change agent: Sustaining sustainability efforts
Preparing for the Global Mega-trends: Embracing the Future with Diligence
Format: Onsite
Language(s): English
Duration: One Week
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).