The Natural Step Level 2 Training: Sustainability for Leaders (Eindhoven, the Netherlands)

Submitted by Neil McCallum on November 19, 2012 - 12:16pm.

Start: Apr 24 2013 - 8:30am

End: Apr 25 2013 - 5:30pm

Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

Sustainability for Leaders. A transformative approach to sustainability thinking, strategy, and results

On April 24-25 we'll be offering a 2-day certificate training in The Natural Step framework for Strategic Sustainable Development. This training takes place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

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Course objectives

The intensive 2-day practical training is geared towards experienced sustainability professionals, managers, analysts, academics, and consultants who want to deepen their learning, refine their application of The Natural Step Framework for Sustainable Development and enhance their ability to integrate sustainability meaningfully in organizations.

As specific outcomes of this comprehensive two- day course, you will:

Conduct a Sustainability Value Assessment of your business, community, or organization
Strategize how to mobilize colleagues, address objections, and get buy-in to advance sustainability in your business, community, or organization
Practice an elevator pitch to make the case for sustainability
Explore the ecological and social science basis of The Natural Step Framework
Reframe your organization's purpose in terms of meeting Basic Human Needs
Situate The Natural Step Framework vis-à-vis other sustainability methods
Practice techniques for facilitating a sustainability change process
Design and receive feedback on a sustainability program for your business, community, or organization

Course structure

Two days of face-to-face learning
2-hour online learning and coaching webinar
Homework assignments
Come-back day to follow up

Course facilitators

The 2-day course will be taught and facilitated by experienced Senior Advisors from The Natural Step.

Course participants

The target group for this course is only restricted by the need for the participants to have one of the following prerequisites:

Sustainability for Leaders course - Level 1: Foundation or another course by The Natural Step
Graduate from the Blekinge Institute of Technology
Relevant experience (decided in conversation with us)

Course certificate

All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a course certificate. For more information about the different The Natural Step that we offer click here.

Course fees and registration

Course size: To allow for diversity while ensuring a quality learning experience, each course is limited to 20 participants.

Registration: to register, please send an e-mail to Freek van der Pluijm, or call +31653207396

Course fee*

Early Bird € 1.675,- (until 22nd of March 2013)
Regular € 1.845,- ex. VAT

* Course fees include course materials, break-time snacks and lunches. Additional travel or meal costs are the responsibility of the participants.

Language

All program and course materials are in English.

Course date and venue

Dates: April 24-25, 2013

Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Venue: The course will take place at our office, which is situated at the former Philips Industrial Zone Strijp-S (Torenallee 26-18, Eindhoven). The connection to public transport (rail, bus) in this zone is perfect. You can also rent a bike at the train station and cycle your way towards sustainability.