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✅︎ Leadership for the Decade of Action

Target GroupMasterResource TypeReportDomainLeadership for Sustainability and Business Transformation, Sustainable Human Resource ManagementDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorRussell Reynolds Associates, United Nations Global Compact
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  • This resource can be used to provide students with insights into the importance of sustainability in leadership and its implications for their characteristics and actions.

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How to use

  • It can be used as a reading material to provide a basis for case studies and classroom discussions. Students can analyze real-life examples of CEOs and board members who have successfully integrated sustainability into their organizations.
  • The resource can be used as preparation material for lectures, discussions and research analyzing sustainability leadership attributes
  • Faculty should familiarise themselves with the material beforehand and adapt the material to fit their specific course requirements

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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.

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      • Marketing and advertising
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    • Critical thinking
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