The course takes students on a journey from the origins of the sustainable development movement through to the present day including the important global conferences and underlying sustainability principles and practices. We will examine the exponential pace of change being driven by 4th Industrial Revolution technologies and where disruption is happening in value chains. Open innovation is the new normal which is underpinned by speed, collaboration, and failing fast to win big.

Thinking differently from a creative rather than a competitive mindset focuses on customer experiences that are grounded in purpose and values that brings out the best performances in businesses, teams and stakeholder engagement. It also acquires, retains, and grows the best employees, customers, suppliers, and partners. Great leadership and good governance are the foundations of process, structure and organizational strengths that guide sustainable businesses.