Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation : A Playbook from IMD / Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Binder, Julia, editor.

Haanaes, Knut, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainability.

Sustainable development.

Management--Environmental aspects.

Management.

Leadership.

Strategic planning--Environmental aspects.

Strategic planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (397 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2025]

Summary:

Complete playbook to plan, execute, and showcase corporate sustainability initiatives Based on extensive research conducted in the past several years at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland (IMD), Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD helps readers understand why sustainability matters, what it involves, how it fits with corporate strategy and how to implement it according to the specifics of their companies. This playbook emphasises both strategic and organisational work, delivering a framework to generate solid financial returns without depleting the world's natural and social wealth. With detailed case studies and quotations from executives to provide context, this book explores topics including: How social and environmental sustainability initiatives sharply differ from the much-criticised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework Barriers to change based on gaps in organisational capacity and how to overcome them Minimising risks, accelerating change and fostering innovation through AI powered by Big Data Managing performance and measuring impact through new KPIs that utilise relevant metrics Marketing strategies to showcase sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with consumers Filled with actionable strategies to navigate the intersection of global impact and financial success with precision and purpose, Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation is an essential read for executives and business leaders seeking to transform their organisations for the better.

Contents:

Foreword by Michel Demaré and David Bach

Part I: Framing the Conversation

Chapter 1 Defining Sustainability

Chapter 2 Why Now?

Chapter 3 Seizing Opportunities Rather Than Managing Risks

Chapter 4 The Geopolitical Context

Part II The Strategic Imperative

Chapter 5 Roadmapping with a Future-Back Approach

Chapter 6 Scenario Planning

Chapter 7 Innovating Toward New Business Models

Chapter 8 Models for Social Sustainability

Chapter 9 An End-to-End Perspective

Chapter 10 Brand Strategies

Chapter 11 Navigating Climate-Related Financial Risks

Chapter 12 Nonmarket Strategy

Chapter 13 Navigating the New Era of Sustainability Reporting

Chapter 14 The Paradox of Digital Technology

Chapter 15 Artificial Intelligence

Part III: The Leadership Imperative

Chapter 16 Leading Change

Chapter 17 Managing Change in the Organization

Chapter 18 Leading Transformation

Chapter 19 Developing Leaders' Capabilities

Chapter 20 The Courage of "Power With"

Chapter 21 Ecosystem Partnerships

Chapter 22 Changing Culture

Chapter 23 Improving Governance

Chapter 24 Family Business

Chapter 25 Leading for Inclusion

Chapter 26 Talking the Walk

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781394314089

1394314086

9781394314096

1394314094

OCLC:

1482014356