21St Century Leadership
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21st_century_leadership_1.docxLearning Activity # 7-1
“A mind-set of sustainability=innovation” is essential to making a real transition to this new economy.” – Ram Nidumolu
The Bottom Line on Corporate Sustainability, Interview in The New York Times blog “Green”. Sept 2, 2008
Theories of corporate responsibility would suggest that sustainability in the 21st Century can only be satisfied by business. Government is too localized to successfully garner the world’s resources. Assuming that to be true all business leaders must integrate sustainability into the companies they lead no matter the size or leadership position they hold.
Based on your reading explain the meaning of the quote. Include in your explanation the role of the sustainable leader and whether you agree with Nidumolu’s assessment that it is the way to transition to the new economy of the 21st century. Be specific in your explanation by using examples of successful sustainability leadership from your reading.
Theme One: What is sustainability?
Read:
· Sustainable business has never been more important for corporate America
· What is sustainability?
· How Can You Make Sustainability Pay?
· Business Case for Sustainability
· Sustainability is Good for Business
Learning Activity #2
Research on the internet, after using your reading for background material, a small business that has successfully used sustainable leadership to build the organization. In your example be sure to illustrate the ways in which the leaders have incorporated principles of sustainable leadership. (You can use the same company you used for Project 1 if you have the information.)
Theme Two: How Does Sustainability Affect the 21st Century Leader? Include sustainability in your plans and processes for the future. Make employees want to include SUS in their innovations and ideas. SUS is critical to the future of living on this planet and business will lead the way because they have the most to gain.
· How Strong Brands Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future
· 3 ways food and beverage companies can lead on sustainability (Beverage and drink companies should lead the way
· The Change Leadership That Sustainability Demands
· 10 Sustainable Small Businesses To Watch (Small businesses that sell sustainability)
· Could Community Currencies Produce a More Sustainable Financial System?
· Small Businesses Face Too Many Barriers to Increasing Energy Efficiency
· What Can I do to Make My Small Business More Sustainable?
· 4 Success Secrets For Small Business Sustainability
