Integrating Corporate Responsibility

Integrating Corporate Responsibility Fact File

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What does this programme cover?

The climate change, sustainability and corporate responsibility agendas are changing rapidly. People leading on this agenda in organisations tell us to be effective they need:

  • To understand how change really happens in organisations, and to be able to effect change themselves
  • To be able to influence at all levels and communicate effectively
  • To know how to achieve buy-in both from the board and managers across the organisation
  • To know how to communicate the tangible business benefits of sustainability and corporate responsibility
  • To be able to connect with peers in a community of practice to learn from cutting edge practice.

The Ashridge Integrating Corporate Responsibility programme has been designed to meet the real world professional development needs of sustainability and CR professionals. Working with your peers, Ashridge facilitators and practitioners from leading organisations, you will develop your ability to stimulate change, influence key stakeholders and integrate CR in your organisation.

What will I learn?

You will:


  • Understand the changing agenda for sustainability and corporate responsibility and what this means for professionals in the field
  • Learn more about your strengths and your preferred styles and how you can build on these to maximise your effectiveness in this role
  • Deepen your understanding of how change really happens in organisations, and what this means for sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
  • Maximise your skills for engaging with and influencing key stakeholders within your organisation
  • Sharpen your strategic thinking to enhance your ability to speak the language of key decision-makers across your business
  • Gain insight from the latest practices adopted by leading companies including Novo Nordisk, Telefónica and National Grid.
  • Share experience and learn with peers from a range of organisations.

Who is this programme for?

You are a senior manager with an interest in your organisation’s approach to sustainability, climate change, corporate social responsibility or environmental management.

See examples of previous participants

How will my organisation benefit?

This programme builds organisational capability to stimulate change around sustainability and CR. Your organisation will be better placed to contribute positive value to society, as well as leverage the business benefits of sustainability and Corporate Responsibility: differentiation and innovation for competitive advantage, maintaining customer loyalty through the downturn, managing risks and reducing costs, and adapting to meet new legislation.

Essential Information

Course:
Integrating Corporate Responsibility

Fee:
£2,300 + VAT
Inclusive of all residential costs

Duration:
3 days

Dates:

    • 12 May - 14 May 2010
    • 24 Nov - 26 Nov 2010
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