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Learn sustainable business practices, green design principles, and change management strategies for implementing sustainability initiatives.
Learn sustainable business practices, green design principles, and change management strategies for implementing sustainability initiatives.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Implement effective organizational change strategies for sustainability initiatives
Master green design principles and life-cycle assessment techniques
Develop credible sustainability reports using international standards
Analyze stakeholder interests and build support for change
Identify key sustainability performance indicators for different industries
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores advanced concepts in sustainable business practices and organizational change. Students learn practical skills in implementing sustainability initiatives, understanding green design principles, and developing effective sustainability reports. The curriculum covers change management techniques, stakeholder analysis, life-cycle assessment, and corporate social responsibility reporting standards. Through real-world examples and expert interviews, participants gain insights into successful sustainability implementation across various industries.
Implementing Change: The basics
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Implementing Change: Practical Considerations
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Green Design
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Sustainability Reporting
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Examples of Sustainability - Interviews with practitioners
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Peer Assessment - Choosing Sustainability Indicators
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Sustainable Business and Corporate Governance
John Byrd serves as Senior Instructor at the University of Colorado Denver, where he combines his expertise in MBA finance with sustainable business practices. His unique background includes experience as a rafting guide in Utah and mountaineering guide in Colorado before transitioning to academia. His research focuses on corporate governance and sustainability, particularly examining how companies address climate change and carbon emissions. On Coursera, he leads the Business Sustainability Specialization, teaching courses such as "First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability" and "Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes." His teaching approach integrates practical business principles with environmental sustainability, helping students understand the intersection of corporate success and environmental responsibility. Based in Durango, Colorado, he maintains an active outdoor lifestyle that informs his perspective on environmental sustainability. His work bridges the gap between traditional business practices and modern sustainability challenges, preparing future business leaders to address critical environmental issues while maintaining corporate profitability.
Expert in Organizational Behavior and Sustainability at the University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Kenneth Bettenhausen is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado Denver, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of organizational behavior and sustainability in business. With a focus on individual and group dynamics, Dr. Bettenhausen has researched and taught various aspects of management, including leadership, negotiation, and team effectiveness.He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is known for his work on group processes and managing for sustainability. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of collaboration and learning from diverse perspectives, which he believes are essential for developing effective leaders in today's complex business environment.Dr. Bettenhausen offers courses such as "Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal" and "Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes," aimed at equipping students with the skills necessary to address contemporary sustainability challenges in business.
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