Designing a Sustainable Organization Masterclass
Peter McAteer
Author, Advisor, Speaker
Author, Advisor, Speaker
FEBRUARY 26, 2025. FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Full day workshop with a practical blueprint for integrating ESG into the organizational DNA through Building a purpose driven organization and effectively transitioning to a culture of Sustainable-Oriented Innovation (SOI)
Full day workshop with a practical blueprint for integrating ESG into the organizational DNA through Building a purpose driven organization and effectively transitioning to a culture of Sustainable-Oriented Innovation (SOI)
THE ESG EVENT OF THE YEAR
The issues of sustainability and climate change are creating the largest opportunity for market and business transformation in recent history. Hundreds of billions of dollars in new investment will help companies transition away from carbon intensive fuels and wasteful business practices. There are also new public policies and ESG frameworks that are changing the boundary conditions for how businesses operate.
Beyond the need for reduced emissions, the global population has increased from 3 billion to 8 billion people since 1950 and will increase to more than 9 billion people by 2050. Creating a more sustainable future with less hunger, better equity, more respect for our shared environment and more livable communities will require innovations across all organizations and industries.
“We need to help everyone in our organizations develop a heightened degree of awareness about both the problems and the opportunities.”
- Peter McAteer
Sustainability Is the New Advantage: Leadership, Change, and the Future of Business
- Peter McAteer
Sustainability Is the New Advantage: Leadership, Change, and the Future of Business
Module 1: Sustainability and Working Knowledge
➢ What do we really need to know to lead a sustainable business?
➢ What models can we use to clarify the information relevant to specific situations?
There are more than 250 global, multilateral environmental agreements still in force since 1970. Many more relate to key areas like human rights and biodiversity and individual countries add local requirements.
➢ What models can we use to clarify the information relevant to specific situations?
There are more than 250 global, multilateral environmental agreements still in force since 1970. Many more relate to key areas like human rights and biodiversity and individual countries add local requirements.
Module 2: Designing a Purpose Driven Organization
➢ What traditional concepts of organizational design are still relevant?
➢ What is distinctive about being purpose-driven? What impact does sustainability have on your design choices and levers of change?
Design follows strategy. New business models and changes in organizational boundary conditions are changing the way we look at business accountability. If your organization was designed according to older legacy conditions, your organizational design may not be optimized for success.
➢ What is distinctive about being purpose-driven? What impact does sustainability have on your design choices and levers of change?
Design follows strategy. New business models and changes in organizational boundary conditions are changing the way we look at business accountability. If your organization was designed according to older legacy conditions, your organizational design may not be optimized for success.
Module 3: Building a Transition Plan
➢ What are new ways to think about sustainable business growth?
➢ How do you plan a transition away from legacy models and practices?
Most businesses have a business model based on unsustainable business practices and large carbon footprints. Changing legacy products and services without clear alternatives carries both financial and reputational risk.
➢ How do you plan a transition away from legacy models and practices?
Most businesses have a business model based on unsustainable business practices and large carbon footprints. Changing legacy products and services without clear alternatives carries both financial and reputational risk.
Module 4: Creating a Culture of Sustainable-Oriented Innovation (SOI)
➢ How do we reorient innovation practices to deal with issues of sustainability?
➢ How do new boundary conditions affect our approach to innovation?
➢ How do we align those practices with functions and roles to achieve the best?
The great management theorist Peter Drucker once observed that “Every single social and global issue of our day, is an opportunity in disguise” What past market transitions have taught us is that if your business does not adapt and evolve, then you will be left behind.
➢ How do new boundary conditions affect our approach to innovation?
➢ How do we align those practices with functions and roles to achieve the best?
The great management theorist Peter Drucker once observed that “Every single social and global issue of our day, is an opportunity in disguise” What past market transitions have taught us is that if your business does not adapt and evolve, then you will be left behind.
Key Learning Outcomes
Sustainable Business Models
Leadership in a Sustainable Business
The Change from Traditional Design
Designing a Purpose Driven Organization
Sustainable Business Growth
Transition from Legacy Models
Sustainable Oriented Innovation (SDI)
Strategy & Action Alignment
Workshop Program
0830
0830
Registration and Welcome Coffee
0900
0900
Workshop Module 1: Sustainability and Working Knowledge
1030
1030
Morning Coffee & Networking Break
1100
1100
Workshop Module 2: Designing a Purpose Driven Organization
1230
1230
Lunch Break
1330
1330
Workshop Module 3: Building a Transition Plan
1500
1500
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
1530
1530
Workshop Module 4: Creating a Culture of Sustainable-Oriented Innovation (SOI)
1700
1700
Summary, Questions and Workshop Feedback
What people are saying about Peter’s Books
Sustainability is the New Advantage, Leadership, Change and the Future of Business, Anthem Press 2019, updated 2021.
Sustainability is the New Advantage, Leadership, Change and the Future of Business, Anthem Press 2019, updated 2021.
- "Peter McAteer has written an extraordinary book. The Sustainability Challenge is an all-in-one instructional manual that companies (of any size) can use to gain a clear competitive advantage by exploiting the opportunities offered by a commitment to sustainability."Professor Lawrence SusskindProfessor Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- "The book is really good. It's interesting. It's practical. And it displays great expertise. Drawing on his vast knowledge, McAteer’s book is a masterly, practical synthesis showing what companies--and their leaders individually--need to do to build a more sustainable future. His comments about smaller businesses are spot on. Well done."Thomas A. StewartExecutive Director, US National Center for the Middle Market, former Managing Editor, Harvard Business Review
- "All business practitioners should read The Sustainability Advantage. It is a stimulating book that invites readers not only to revisit their personal accountability on this topic but encourages everyone to take concrete actions. McAteer provides a practical path forward. ”Professor Bertrand MoingeonDean for Executive Education and Corporate Initiatives, ESCP Europe
- "Sustainability Advantage opened up a whole new world for me as a leader. It challenged me to move from advocacy to action. This is a game changing book and a ‘must read’ for any leader. "Susan LansingSenior Vice President, Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Bank of the West
What people are saying about Peter’s Books
Pathways to Action, How Keystone Organizations Can Lead the Fight for Climate Change, Anthem Press 2022.
Pathways to Action, How Keystone Organizations Can Lead the Fight for Climate Change, Anthem Press 2022.
- "Some books are worth reading; others should be required reading … and doing. Pathways to Action goes beyond proclaiming the irreversible risk of climate change and offers concrete solutions to make progress. The blueprint in this comprehensive book could help change the climate direction and create a more sustainable society. GREAT book that taught me a lot. "Professor Dave UlrichRoss School of Business, University of Michigan, Partner, The RBL Group
- "We are pleased to be part of Peter’s research. This is really about making the commitment individually and collectively as a business to do the right thing. We still have a lot more to do, but Peter's ideas validate a lot of hard work and the direction we’ve taken."John Philip S. OrbetaChief Human Resources Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Risk Officer, ACEN Corporation
- "Great read, great learning, and great ideas! Peter’s knowledge of these issues is amazing, and he manages to make very complex issues easily understandable.”Malcolm GoodaleFormer Head of Leadership Development, United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)
- "The hard part is taking good intentions and making them actionable. Peter’s ideas about Pathways to Action make a lot of sense."Victoria TanExecutive Director for Group Risk Management and Sustainability, Ayala Corporation
Co-hosting with ESG Asia Summit 2024
Fueling sustainable growth with actionable ESG Strategies
February 25-26, 2025. Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
February 25-26, 2025. Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
