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Canadian sustainability expert Bob Willard, whp spent 34 years with IBM, offers a punchy, practical guide to leading change in your company in The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook. He presents a sevenstep model of change, seven practices that sustainability champions in companies must follow, seven paradoxes they will face, and seven 'derailers' to avoid. If you're interested in becoming a champion for sustainability in your company, this would offer useful guidance.' Harvey Schachter, The Globe and MailThis practical, easytofollow guidebook helps sustainability champions at any level in a company lead a transformation to a smarter, more successful, and more sustainable enterprise. The Sustainability Champions Guidebook outlines the transformational steps to take, tips and techniques to use, and derailers to avoid.Bob Willards previous books provide a financially relevant, compelling business case outlining why smart business executives should embrace sustainability. An expert on leadership, culture change, and organizational development, Willard distills lessons learned about cultural transformation and provides guidance on how to embed sustainability into corporate cultures.This guidebook is exceptionally easy to use, read, and consult. Each tip is selfcontained within two facing pages. A change tip is presented on one page with a supporting sidebar or figure on its opposite, facing page. It is organized around four frameworks for easy reference: A sevenstep sustainability change process Seven leadership practices to use during the change process Seven paradoxes that compliment the seven leadership practices Seven derailers to avoidThis book is an indispensable tool for sustainability champions who are transforming their companies into more sustainable enterprises.Bob Willard uses his senior management experience from his thirtyfouryear career at IBM to create a business case for corporate sustainability strategies. He has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations on the subject to corporations, consultants, academics, and NGOs worldwide. His two highlyacclaimed books, The Sustainability Advantage and The Business Case for Sustainability, are also available through New Society Publishers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook? A: The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook focuses on providing practical guidance for leading sustainability transformations within companies. It outlines a seven-step model of change, along with practices, paradoxes, and derailers that champions may encounter.
- Q: Who is the author of The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook? A: The author is Bob Willard, a Canadian sustainability expert with over 30 years of experience at IBM.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased as a used item? A: If purchased as a used item, the book is in 'Good' condition.
- Q: When was The Sustainability Champion's Guidebook published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: What are some key features of this guidebook? A: Key features include a straightforward seven-step change process, leadership practices, paradoxes to consider, and derailers to avoid, all presented in an easy-to-follow format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sustainability? A: Yes, the book is designed to be practical and accessible for sustainability champions at any level, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this guidebook? A: Readers can expect to learn about the steps necessary for implementing sustainability practices, tips for effective change management, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
- Q: Are there any additional resources by the author related to sustainability? A: Yes, Bob Willard has written other notable books on sustainability, including The Sustainability Advantage and The Business Case for Sustainability.