Driving Sustainability in Organizations: Strategies and Implementation - Executive course

We are thrilled to introduce a new training program at Wageningen University and Research specifically designed for managers, CEOs, and other related staff to address the challenges of designing and implementing sustainability within their organizational contexts.

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Customize Your Learning Journey: Choose Your Topics and Learning Style

Tailor your learning experience by choosing your preferred topics and the type of learning that suits you best, whether it's more theory-driven (module 1), application-driven (module 2), or hands-on (module 3).

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Learn with the help of global sustainability leaders

Global sustainability leaders from renowned firms, including Bayer, Heineken, Unilever, and many others, are featured speakers in this executive course.

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Work on your industry network

Experience the principles of transdisciplinary learning in action during Module 2 of our program, where master's degree students collaborate with  professionals. Gain exclusive access to our network of industry leaders and learn from the very best. 

Ensuring sustainability requires organizations to strategically allocate resources, striking a delicate balance between financial and non-financial objectives. Our training program is designed to equip you with the skills to navigate this resource allocation challenge effectively, helping managers to face with complex situations where they must effectively navigate the simultaneous pursuit of diverse yet conflicting economic, environmental, and social objectives. Additionally, the course delves into the vital aspect of organizational culture, which must evolve to embrace a new sustainability-driven paradigm.

The training comprises three modules that provide a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. Its design allows participants the flexibility to choose the modules that align with their interests and needs. Each module is therefore priced separately, providing the opportunity to tailor the learning experience to individual requirements.

Explore your programme options

Our training program consists of three modules designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience in the field of sustainability implementation.

Module 1: Grasping the Scientific Foundations

November 2nd - November 4th, 2023

  • Gain a solid understanding of the implications of sustainability for businesses.
  • Explore the essential elements of organizational change.
  • Learn from global leaders who exemplify theories using real-life cases.

Our Global speakers exemplify theories using real-life cases to provide practical insights.

Price: € 1.690,-

Module 2: Collaborative Problem-Solving with Global Leaders and Master's Students

12 days , Weds and Thursday between November 8th - December 14th, 2023

  • Enhance your problem-solving skills and capacity to implement best practices.
  • Dive into real-life case studies presented by global sustainability managers.
  • Engage in friendly competition together with our master degree students to propose innovative solutions to managerial challenges in sustainability as presented by global sustainability leaders.

Global leaders share their current sustainability challenges and discuss potential solutions with professionals and master's students.

Price: € 1.500,-

Module 3: Tailor-Made Implementation

December 18th-19th , 2023

  • Implement sustainability programs in your organization.
  • Understand EU regulations for firms.
  • Benefit from 8 hours of consultations with leaders and researchers.
  • Collaborate closely with professors and global sustainability leaders in the coaching team.

Our Global leaders and lecturers collaborate closely as part of a coaching team to assist professionals in developing sustainability implementation plans.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a sustainability leader in your organization. Join us and make a lasting impact on the future of sustainable business practices. Learn more and register today!

Price: € 1.600,-

More about the content of the programme

Not sure what is the best option for you?

If you are unsure about which program option is the best fit for your needs, I invite you to join our informative online and blended events. These events will provide you with valuable insights into our programs and help you make an informed decision about your professional development.

Our informative online and blended events will be held on the following dates: September 12, September 15 and September 18, from 17:00 to 17:45 (GMT). During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our offerings and interact with our faculty and admissions team.

Attending these events will give you a first-hand experience of what we can offer you in terms of career growth and future opportunities.

Attend the upcoming event

Don't miss out on this chance to explore your options and discover the program that aligns with your professional aspirations and goals.

For further details and registration, please contact us directly, sending an email to Maria Annosi, program coordinator. I eagerly anticipate welcoming you to this program.

What makes this programme unique?

  • Continuous involvement of global sustainability managers
  • Dynamic mix of global leaders, managers and master students
  • Benefit from collective expertise and insights of peers and global leaders
  • Membership in a valuable network of leaders, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas on various sustainability challenges
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Meet the expert

Maria Annosi is the program coordinator. She is an associate Associate Professor of Organization Theory at the School of Social Sciences, Wageningen University and Research (WUR). Her research interests range in the area of business transformation supporting firms to address related organizational changes.

More about Dr. Annosi's work

Driving Sustainability International Advisory Board

The main task of our Advisory Boards is to provide with outlines of strategic issues concerning the research and the educational programme on how to organize and lead for sustainability and to evaluate  performance of the conducted activities . The Board consists of several leading international scientists and global leaders representing the various social-scientific fields of WASS.

Wageningen University & Research

  • Maria Annosi, Associate professor of Organization theory
  • Renate Wesselink, Associate professor of learning science
  • prof.dr.ir. JSC (Han) Wiskerke, Professor of Rural Sociology / Director WASS
  • Wilfred Dolsfma, professor of Business Management & Organisation

Companies

  • Wijnand Nuijts, Governance, Organizational Behavior and Culture expert at DNB (acting on his own capacity)
  • Abigail Levrau, Senior Technical Manager SR at EFRAG
  • Tomas Zaborowski, Head of Sustainability Excellence and Bayer Crop Scienc

International academics

  • Jonatan Pinkse, Professor of strategy, innovation, and sustainability at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
  • Maria Jose Murcia, Director, Center for Sustainability & Social Innovation | Associate Professor IAE Business School, U. Austral
  • Stefano Pascucci, Professor in Sustainability and Circular Economy University of Exeter, UK