Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management

1. Course Title:

System Thinking and Change Leadership in Sustainability

2. Language of Instruction:

Tiếng Việt

3. Course Code:

SFI517012

4. Credits:

3

5. Course Objectives:

The course on System Thinking and Change Leadership in Sustainability equips learners with knowledge, skills, and tools related to systems thinking and the consideration of complex systems, with the aim of enhancing leadership capabilities in the field of sustainability. Learners are trained to adopt a holistic approach in problem-solving and decision-making towards sustainability, recognizing the interconnections and interdependencies between different components of a system. The course also enhances leadership abilities within the sustainability context by providing an overview of leadership and offering a framework to understand the complex relationships between various sustainability issues, such as environmental, social, and economic systems. This understanding supports decision-making and helps leaders identify and prioritize actions that will have the greatest impact on sustainable outcomes.

6. Brief Description of Course Content:

The course on System Thinking and Change Leadership in Sustainability will equip learners with the necessary tools and skills to analyze, understand, and address complex issues in a global context, particularly those related to sustainability. The main content includes:

Exploring systems thinking models and system-based approaches in addressing environmental, social, and economic issues.
Developing leadership skills for driving change, building leadership capacity, and applying systems thinking to tackle sustainability challenges. Learners will learn to identify creative and collaborative solutions to foster systemic change, while also enhancing their awareness of how technical, social, and cultural factors interact and influence sustainable outcomes.
The content also includes the analysis of sustainability reports to understand how organizations assess and report on their sustainability progress. Through this, learners will develop critical thinking skills and environmental management knowledge to evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability strategies and actions.