{"product_id":"leading-the-sustainable-business-transformation-isbn-9781394314072","title":"Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete playbook to plan, execute, and showcase corporate sustainability initiatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on extensive research conducted in the past several years at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland (IMD), \u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith detailed case studies and quotations from executives to provide context, this book explores topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow social and environmental sustainability initiatives sharply differ from the much-criticised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBarriers to change based on gaps in organisational capacity and how to overcome them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimising risks, accelerating change and fostering innovation through AI powered by Big Data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging performance and measuring impact through new KPIs that utilise relevant metrics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarketing strategies to showcase sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with consumers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with actionable strategies to navigate the intersection of global impact and financial success with precision and purpose, \u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for executives and business leaders seeking to transform their organisations for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by\u003ci\u003e Michel Demaré and David Bach \u003c\/i\u003eix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Framing the Conversation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Defining Sustainability 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Why Now? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Seizing Opportunities Rather Than Managing Risks 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Geopolitical Context 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Strategic Imperative 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Roadmapping with a Future- Back Approach 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Scenario Planning 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Innovating Toward New Business Models 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Models for Social Sustainability 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 An End- to- End Perspective 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Brand Strategies 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Navigating Climate- Related Financial Risks 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Nonmarket Strategy 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Navigating the New Era of Sustainability Reporting 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 The Paradox of Digital Technology 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Artificial Intelligence 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Leadership Imperative 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Leading Change 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Managing Change in the Organization 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Leading Transformation 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Developing Leaders’ Capabilities 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 The Courage of “Power With” 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Ecosystem Partnerships 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Changing Culture 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Improving Governance 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24 Family Business 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25 Leading for Inclusion 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26 Talking the Walk 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 367\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Binder\u003c\/b\u003e is IMD Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation. She is also a director at IMD’s Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Business. Her work has been published in the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Business Venturing \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eAcademy of Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnut Haanaes\u003c\/b\u003e is IMD Professor of Strategy and the Lundin Chair Professor of Sustainability. He is involved with IMD’s partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. His work has been published in the \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of veteran sustainability strategists and educators delivers an insightful discussion of why sustainability matters, what it involves, how it fits with corporate strategy, and how it can be implemented according to the specifics of your organization. The book emphasises strategic and organisational development, walking you through a framework that generates reliable financial returns without depleting the world’s social and natural wealth faster than it can be regenerated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer detailed case studies and quotes from experienced and well-known executives, as well as explanations of how social and environmental sustainability initiatives differ significantly from the oft-criticised Environmental, Social, and Governance framework. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn about how the most common barriers to change are founded in gaps in organisational capacity and discover specific strategies you can use immediately to help overcome them. You’ll also explore ways to minimise risks, accelerate change, and foster innovation using AI-driven techniques rooted in Big Data strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with key strategies to help you manage performance and measure impact with new KPIs that utilise relevant metrics and leading indicators, as well as marketing strategies that showcase your new sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with consumers from a variety of demographics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with the actionable strategies you need to navigate the intersection of global impact and profitability with precision and purpose. It’s also a must-read for entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals who work with enterprises to help them craft their approach to 21st-century commerce.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPREHENSIVE PLAYBOOK TO HELP YOU STRATEGIZE, LEAD AND EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an eye-opening exploration of why sustainability matters and how to embed it into your enterprise’s core strategy. Featuring a unique framework, this playbook highlights the continuous interplay between strategy and leadership needed for real impact. Readers will learn how to drive profitability responsibly, balancing growth with a commitment to social and environmental sustainability. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned sustainability strategists and professors Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes walk you through the strategic and organisational work you’ll need to do to realise substantial gains in sustainability without compromising commercial growth. In this edited volume, they bring together IMD’s foremost thought leaders, combining their collective expertise to deliver actionable insights for driving impactful and sustainable change. You’ll learn about common risks and barriers to change, as well as effective techniques to overcome those pitfalls and nurture innovation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for entrepreneurs, founders, managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders who want to keep their enterprises at the forefront of sustainable growth and commercial success, \u003ci\u003eLeading the Sustainable Business Transformation\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable read for anyone seeking actionable strategies for global impact and economic results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989519122661,"sku":"NP9781394314072","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394314072.jpg?v=1761784433","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/leading-the-sustainable-business-transformation-isbn-9781394314072","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}