Leadership Skills for Sustainable Change

Research suggests that 70% of business transformations fail, often due to a lack of organizational engagement and insufficient investment in building capabilities to sustain change. Sustainability transformations are no exception; they often stumble due to a focus on the “what” rather than the “how”.

To effectively drive sustainability transformation, leaders must explore unique skills, mindsets, and leadership approaches that go beyond the conventional “business-as-usual” model. They need to craft a compelling vision and inspire collective commitment to long-term sustainability goals. They must excel in active listening and storytelling, adeptly navigating pressing environmental and social challenges. Impactful leaders engage diverse stakeholders and communicate a clear and persuasive narrative. Moreover, these leaders lead by example – they embody their values to establish credibility and inspire others. Given these pressures and challenges, leaders also need to find a way to lead that is sustainable on a personal level.

On IMD’s Leadership Skills for Sustainable Change program, you will embark on a transformative journey, experiencing a mindshift in your leadership approach. You will develop the skills to empower others and foster collective awareness, accountability, and action towards sustainable change. You will explore what it means to drive sustainable transformation at the individual, organizational, and societal level. Through immersive experiences in self-reflection, learning, and growth, you will emerge equipped to lead with courage and conviction, ignite change from within, and champion sustainable practices throughout the organization.

IMD is committed to equipping leaders with critical sustainability capabilities. To support this mission, we offer limited funding support. Contact our Program Advisor team for details.

Reflect on your personal strengths and areas for development relevant to organizational and societal transformation.

Gain insight into how coaching skills can effectively serve as a collaborative tool to create change.

Discover approaches for creating conditions in which both yourself and those you lead can thrive.

Create inclusive spaces where difficult topics are openly and constructively discussed, translating courageous dialogue into actionable outcomes.

Explore how to constructively challenge existing frameworks and master innovative models for effective change leadership.

This program is part of our broader portfolio of sustainable business programs for executives , designed to help you embed sustainability as a strategic advantage and build an organization that stays competitive, resilient, and future-ready.

Successful completion of this program takes you one step closer to joining IMD’s powerful alumni network.

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