Why the transition to net zero is business's business
8 April 2021
9 April 2021 - CISL Course Convenor Dimitri Zenghelis unpacks the three major climate change-related risks affecting organisations and illustrates the significant opportunities that will be gained from transitioning to a net zero carbon business model.
At times of profound crisis, the words we choose matter more than ever
18 January 2021
19 January 2021 – CISL Fellow and Head Tutor Zoë Arden considers how we can continue to build our capability to communicate truth and lead with courage.
What have we learned from 2020?
16 December 2020
18 December 2020 – Lindsay Hooper, CISL’s Executive Director, Education, asks what learnings we can take from this tumultuous year in order to lay the foundations for the future we want.
As climate change continues to wreak havoc, the world needs leaders who can inspire us all
27 November 2020
27 November 2020 – These are uncertain times to be a leader, particularly if you are in an organisation that wishes to help shape a positive future. So what can be done to have an impact? CISL Fellow Zoë Arden explores the leadership qualities and actions needed to successfully navigate today's volatile environment.
Fatima might just get us out of this mess (she just doesn’t know it yet)
30 October 2020
30 October 2020 – In her latest blog, Dr Louise Drake reflects on the contributions of the arts and humanities to leadership, making the case that society must continue to value the academic disciplines that nurture diversity in how we see, process and engage with the world around us.
The future we want requires leaders who can communicate for influence and impact
5 May 2020
6 May 2020 – Zoë Arden, CISL Fellow and Course Convenor on the new Communicating for Influence and Impact online short course, discusses the need for leaders who listen first, show humility and use communication to influence and accelerate social and environmental change.
More of the same simply isn't enough
28 June 2019
28 June 2019 – Dame Polly Courtice reveals how one of the world's leading hubs for green business thinking is preparing for the next phase of rapid corporate transformation
Educating for a sustainable economy: The role of business in delivering SDG 4
7 March 2019
7 March 2019 – Climate change poses an education challenge for the global business community, argues Paul Begley, Director, Customised Programmes at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
How can we achieve high-impact leadership? The role of experiential learning.
25 January 2019
25 January 2019 – CISL Fellow Zoë Arden discusses the power of personal experiences in igniting commitment towards meaningful change, and shares key steps individuals can take to identify issues and lead action towards a strong sustainability agenda within their organisation.
Foresight, guidance and valuable insights
22 January 2019
22 January 2019 – Natasha Walji, Sector Lead for Telco, Government, Entertainment & Technology at Google Canada, on forcing change, elevating the sustainability agenda and becoming a leader through her experience on CISL’s Master's in Sustainability Leadership.
