LEAD097 Climate Action and Transition Leadership

 
 
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Course Description

The climate crisis represents a failure of leadership. Outdated leadership models, characterized by short-term thinking, narrow focus on profit, and resistance to change, have contributed to the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

This course explores ASI’s six Transition Leadership competency domains, offering alternative leadership frameworks designed to inspire climate action within your workplace, community, or personal life.

This course is offered in partnership with the Academy for Sustainable Innovation:

Please note: This course is not eligible for the Lifelong Learning Alumni Discount.

Course Outline

Module 1: What is Transition Leadership?

  • Transforming our perspectives on leadership.
  • Framing & reframing climate challenges.
  • Storytelling for meaningful change.

Module 2: Cultivating Inclusive Mindsets & Pathways

  • Identifying our roles as leaders.
  • Decolonizing our approach to leadership.
  • Incorporating Indigenous perspectives.

Module 3: Convening Dialogue: From Possibility to Action

  • Examining models of collective leadership.
  • Leveraging positive social dynamics.
  • Leading in times of crisis.

Module 4: Fostering Resilience

  • Building personal & professional resilience.
  • Mapping our resilience cycles.
  • Supporting collective climate action work.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Develop leadership skills to inspire others and use storytelling to steward change.
  • Explore approaches to decolonize leadership and cultivate inclusive, equitable mindsets.
  • Experiment with frameworks that help facilitate conversations about uncertain futures related to climate change.
  • Critically examine tensions between climate optimism, leadership, and adaptation.
  • Cultivate personal resilience to navigate uncertainty and embrace change effectively.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Climate Action and Transition Leadership
Type
Online
Dates
Nov 04, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Nov 07, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Schedule and Location Requirements
Contact Hours
4.5
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $750.00
Instructors/Guest Speakers
  • Nadine Gudz
  • Taylor Stimpson
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Nov 06, 2024
   Withdrawal Deadline: Nov 18, 2024
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support: PCS Email

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Climate Action and Transition Leadership
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $750.00
Instructors/Guest Speakers
  • Nadine Gudz
  • Taylor Stimpson
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Jun 04, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Jun 16, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support: PCS Email

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
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