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Summary
This resource offers guidance for sustainability professionals seeking to strengthen their role as change agents within their organisations. Drawing on academic research into executive decision-making and insights from over 200 interviews with CEOs, board members, and sustainability leaders, it examines how change agents can influence senior leadership on sustainability. The resource covers a wide range of industries and ownership structures. It is accompanied by a personal inventory tool designed to support self-reflection and professional development planning.
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How to use
Faculty could use this resource to introduce students to the practical realities of driving sustainability change within organisations, complementing theoretical frameworks on leadership and organisational behaviour. The personal inventory tool can serve as a reflective exercise, helping students assess their own change agency competencies and identify development areas. The interview-based insights across industries and ownership structures also lend themselves well to comparative case discussion.
Teaching format tip
Report
Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.
Tool
Demonstrate effective usage while encouraging experimentation and adaptation. Students should develop technical competencies and understand appropriate applications for different contexts. Use tools to enhance learning capabilities while building confidence with professional resources and methodologies.
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