{"id":5369,"date":"2010-11-24T11:14:51","date_gmt":"2010-11-24T19:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ietransfer.wpengine.com\/?p=5369"},"modified":"2010-11-24T11:14:51","modified_gmt":"2010-11-24T19:14:51","slug":"checklist-for-sustainable-leadership-do-you-have-what-it-takes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspiredeconomist.com\/articles\/checklist-for-sustainable-leadership-do-you-have-what-it-takes\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Sustainable Leadership: Do You Have What it Takes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the guest post below, Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company<\/a>, discusses how business sustainability requires leadership across the entire organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Julie Urlaub<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consider the following findings<\/a> from the Hay Group<\/a>: Research conducted worldwide shows that leadership contributes to 70% of corporate atmosphere, while corporate atmosphere contributes to 30% of corporate performance. Therefore, leadership can exert direct influence on 21% of corporate performance.<\/p>\n

Sustainable business leaders are evaluating new markets, new products, and going after the most innovative<\/a> people.\u00a0 At a high level, these organizations are defined by common characteristics:<\/p>\n

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  1. Company has a genuine commitment to sustainability by management at the highest level, with sustainability principles present in core values and business strategies.<\/li>\n
  2. Sustainability strategies are cascaded down through management and are incorporated into organizational and individual performance goals.<\/li>\n
  3. Employees are informed, motivated , and actively engaged in the company\u2019s sustainability program.<\/li>\n
  4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\u00a0 for sustainability are fully integrated into the business processes, corporate performance, and employee recognition.<\/li>\n
  5. Company has active dialog with key stakeholders on sustainability issues, including customer to understand how sustainability issues relate to different market segments.<\/li>\n
  6. Product stewardship is integrated into the development process, with production and procurement decision-making supporting more sustainable choices.<\/li>\n
  7. A Supply Chain Management strategy that aligns company and supplier performance targets to deliver a sustainable supply and stimulate product innovation.<\/li>\n
  8. Business risks and opportunities associated with sustainable development are well-understood and communicated to key stakeholders, especially investors.<\/li>\n
  9. Defined strategies to ensure business sustainability initiatives add value both to the company and community and to the business.<\/li>\n
  10. Transparent reporting on sustainability concepts and sensitive issues, with both positive and negative results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In addition to executive management playing a critical role in the success of a company, business sustainability requires leadership across the entire organization.\u00a0 While management may ultimately carry the responsibility of sustainable business results, employees have a part to play in the definition and implementation of the company\u2019s business sustainability programs.\u00a0 Whether led by a sustainability executive or traditional management, a sustainable organization has many teams and key roles for individuals seeking to become leaders: click here to continue reading<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Guest post provided by 3BL Media<\/a><\/em>
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