MMGT
6519

Leadership for Sustainability Strategies

Milano School of SPE: Nonprofit Management

Leadership for Sustainability
Fall 2011
Taught By: Hilary Semel
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 7570

Credits: 3

Sustainability has been elevated to a key driver for business today. A number of organizations, large and small, are now creating and implementing strategies that address critical environmental and social issues while delivering value to a range of stakeholders. The main objectives of this course are twofold. First, we explore the contextual framework for sustainability leadership in terms of policy, environmental and social trends, stakeholder expectations, and competitiveness. Second, we explore the practical tools, technologies, tactics, and communication necessary to lead a robust strategy for sustainability. Through case studies, analysis, discussion, and presentations by practitioners, we examine the complicated factors that leaders (both individuals and teams) must consider. We examine organizations leading the way in sustainability, look at the lessons learned from successes and failures, and identify some of the most critical factors for successful leadership when developing and executing strategy. MS, Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management and Advanced Certificate in Sustainability Strategies requirement.

College: Milano School of SPE (MM)

Department: Nonprofit Management (MNPM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Lecture (L)

Max Enrollment: 25