The way we work is undergoing a seismic shift – across the globe and here in Aotearoa. Reports from the World Economic Forum, Deloitte, McKinsey, and others paint a picture of rapid transformation,…
Coping With Eco-Grief and Climate Anxiety
Source: Catapult You can’t look at the news these days without being bombarded by new scientific findings on the state of nature, or images of wildfires burning across the globe. Climate change…
Just How Sustainable is Aotearoa New Zealand?
Source: Catapult Nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, Aotearoa New Zealand has long been celebrated for its breath-taking landscapes, vibrant culture, and a clean and green image. From the snow-capped Southern Alps…
Unleashing Sustainability Through Shared Purpose, Vision & Strategy
In the pursuit of a sustainable world, having a shared purpose, vision, and strategy can galvanise your organisation’s efforts. These are not mere buzzwords; they represent the cornerstone of a sustainable future.…
The Power of Systems Leadership for Tackling Sustainability Challenges
To make progress on our journey to a more sustainable future, we need new leadership approaches. I believe systems leadership is part of the solution — it’s a powerful framework that allows us to…
Embracing Futures Thinking: A Pathway for Sustainability Leaders
What will our future planet look like? Will it be one in which people and the environment thrive? Or a hot house with runaway emissions with global warming exceeding 2°C? Leadership takes…
Getting Out of the Weeds: A Balancing Act for Sustainability Leaders
Do you spend all your time managing day to day issues and not enough time leading? We dig into the common reasons for this and bring you some tips to rebalance your…
From Heroic Figures to Systems Thinkers: Rethinking Leadership For Sustainability
By Andrea Thompson We’ve seen that the cultural narrative we have about heroic leadership is out of date — but what to replace it with? The current business environment contains multiple interconnecting challenges, many…
Navigating the Pitfalls of Heroic Leadership in Sustainability
Sustainability leadership in an organisation can seem like a lonely journey — but it doesn’t have to be. We turn the traditional view of leadership on its head, and bust the myth of heroic…
How To Be A Sustainability Leader
By Andrea Thompson As we can see in this article series, humanity faces multiple planetary challenges. To address these and ensure our future wellbeing, we need more people to become sustainability leaders.…