{"product_id":"driving-sustainability-to-business-success-isbn-9781118356937","title":"Driving Sustainability to Business Success","description":"\u003cb\u003eEfficient, compliant management systems pave the road to sustainability through integration and automation\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the many definitions of sustainability and why CEOs need the links between sustainability, business value, and performance. Business leaders are committed to leading the way, and the book outlines the support of a management system structure and business principles that will drive the accomplishment of their mission. Stakeholder demands on CEOs include many challenges. Investors are assessing companies for financial performance. The shrinking talent pool of employees is looking to work with organizations that support social, environment, and economic operating practices and principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat leaders are those that ask questions, who are creative to drive innovation for growth of their company. The Assess-Reflect-Act section on international business principles defined in the book will ask you as the leader thought provoking questions to stimulate action within your organization to bring people, processes, and technology together for business success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders need to transition to smart decisions that are data driven. The company's management system structure is important to build a strong framework for business process operations and automation for global competitiveness. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness plans vs management systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement system frameworks: standardization, ISO standards: Quality — ISO 9001, Environment — ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Integrated Management Systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree Steps for Process Development: Identify, Insure, Improve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus for the Organization: Compliance Costs, Best Practices, Strategic Planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport — Resources: Innovation, Engagement, Succession Planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData as a Valuable Resource\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperation: Process Risks, Management System Control Plan, E-commerce, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Green Awareness-Eco Design, Automated Controls, Cloud Computing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance Evaluation — Monitor, Measure, Analyze, Audit, Management Review\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive Landscape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe constant need to improve internal processes and move toward business sustainability and quality standards is a major stressor for governments and businesses. With one-third of the workforce retiring in the next five to ten years, the need has become more immediate, and the focus has shifted to building a strong framework for business process operations and automation for global competitiveness. This book provides a roadmap to efficient, compliant systems, showing businesses how to build toward sustainability goals and capture key knowledge of the employees involved in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Business Sustainability 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 CEO Study on Sustainability 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefocus of Business Leaders—Top Priorities 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink between Sustainability and Business Value 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnited Nations Global Compact: The Ten Principles—Understanding Their Scope of Sustainability 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Steps to Sustainability 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEOs on Sustainability 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantify Business Value for Sustainability 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Driving CEOs on Sustainability 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Sustainability in Developing Countries—Innovation 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevXchange 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren of the Dump Project 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping People Help People 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoringa Tree Known as “Miracle Tree” for Sustainability 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Sustainability in the Banking Community 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Finance Corporation—IFC Financing in Emerging Markets 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Finance Awards 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHSBC Global Connections 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuncor’s Challenge—“What Yes Can Do”—Our Voice 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 International Institute for Sustainable Development 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrivers Pushing Business to Corporate Responsibility 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Reporting Initiative 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate Responsibility Reporting 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons from the Leaders 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Defining Business Sustainability 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions of Sustainability 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Next Step to Business Success 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady for the Coming Age of Abundance 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Challenges: Management of Business Knowledge 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Principles for Driving Business Success 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Principles for Quality Management Systems 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Focus 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolvement of People 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess Approach 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Approach to Management 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinual Improvement 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactual Approach to Decision Making 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutually Beneficial Supplier Relationship 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Principles for Environmental Management Systems 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry Leaders Improving Our World 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Management 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinual Improvement—Prevention of Pollution 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Approach to Management 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance with Legal and Other Requirements 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Evaluation 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of Resources 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational Control 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Preparedness 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Principles for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinual Improvement 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem Approach to Management 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance with Legal and Other Requirements 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Evaluation 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of Resources 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational Control 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Preparedness and Response 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Integrated Principles for a Sustainable Business Management System 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Integrated Management System Implementation: Three Steps 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 International Management Systems 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorth America Lags Behind 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Benefits: Business Structure for Success 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess, Reflect, Act: Driving Sustainability to Business Success 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Management Systems 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Plans vs. Management Systems Meeting ISO Standards 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Is the Weak Link in Your Management System? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Use Management Systems Meeting International Standards? 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement System Framework—Generic 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement System Standardization—Annex SL 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Management Systems 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Management System Standard—Pas 99:2006 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Step One: Identify 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Organization 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement System Planning 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership and Commitment 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood to Great 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Step Two: Insure 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation of Plans 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport—Resources 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperation 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Step Three: Improve 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Evaluation 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitor, Measure, Analyze, and Evaluate 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl of Nonconforming Product or Service 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis of Information 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Audit 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Review 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovement 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Conclusion 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive Landscape 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a Leader 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePilot Project—Management System Makeover™ 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author—M. Jayne Pilot 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAYNE PILOT\u003c\/b\u003e is a visionary and leader and is a speaker on “Driving Business Sustainability” with Boards of Trade and many sponsors, providing CEOs a place to learn, showcase, and meet other high achievers working in the competitive global marketplace. Her 30 years of work experience with top performers in all business sectors gives her the insight of the importance of quality and the ability to sustain business. She is a member of many international business organizations, giving input to policy, standards, and trade. She has been an innovator of change in environment, health and safety, and quality management and auditing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is an ongoing need for businesses and governments to improve their internal processes and move toward sustainability and quality standards. The need has become more immediate to focus on building a strong framework for business process operations and automation, to be competitive in the global marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDriving Sustainability to Business Success: The DS Factor\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear roadmap to efficient, compliant systems, and gives leaders the information and tools they need to achieve sustainability goals and capture the key knowledge of the employees involved in the process. Jayne Pilot—an expert in business sustainability—shows how successful, sustainable businesses save time and money by implementing many management systems simultaneously rather than separately. These companies integrate and automate management systems, prevent duplication in documentation and activities, and streamline analysis of data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat leaders are those who ask the right questions and who have the creativity to drive innovation that grows their organization. The author includes an Assess-Reflect-Act section on international business principles and management systems that asks leaders a series of thought-provoking questions. These questions are designed to stimulate leaders into action within their organizations and will help bring their people, processes, and technology together in order for their businesses to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJayne Pilot also reveals how organizations can connect with the global business world, and she details the international management systems that savvy business leaders use to succeed. Pilot shows how these companies have integrated and standardized sustainable management systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDriving Sustainability to Business Success\u003c\/i\u003e includes Pilot’s proven Three-Step Process—Identify, Insure, ImproveTM —that helps to implement a winning management system while managing risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDriving Sustainability to Business Success\u003c\/i\u003e offers executives a handbook for transforming their organizations into ones that are automated and have adopted proven business process operations that can withstand the rigors of global competition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989086355685,"sku":"NP9781118356937","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118356937.jpg?v=1761782739","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/driving-sustainability-to-business-success-isbn-9781118356937","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}