Transform your leadership skills and become a catalyst for change in sustainability. This course provides practical strategies and proven change management techniques to help you drive sustainable transformation in your organisation.
Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
How to lead sustainability initiatives with confidence
Effective change management techniques for sustainable transformation
Leadership models and frameworks for driving impactful change
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March 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This week, you will explore the concepts of leadership and leadership effectiveness. You will analyse different types of power that leaders can employ to lead and influence others. Additionally, you will examine how and why leadership should adapt to current and changing environments, as well as the opportunities and challenges involved in leading sustainability initiatives.
What's included
13 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
Last week, you learned about leadership and its importance in sustainability contexts. This week, we will explore different change process models and analyse the role of leadership in the change process. We will also consider how to plan and implement a sustainability change initiative through effective communication and employee commitment.
What's included
3 videos14 readings5 discussion prompts
How can organisations navigate these complexities and effectively manage sustainability on a global scale? This week, we will address this question by examining value-based leadership, which is a critical approach for guiding sustainability initiatives, especially within global contexts.
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11 readings2 discussion prompts
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Frequently asked questions
This course offers a valuable introduction to leadership and change management within the context of sustainability. It provides a solid foundation for those interested in driving impactful change and fostering sustainability within organisations. Completion of this course will not contribute credits toward the University of Leeds' Online MSc in Sustainable Business Leadership, but it is open to anyone eager to develop leadership skills for sustainable business practices.
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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