Value Creation for Sustainability with Systems Thinking

A two-day executive masterclass that equips sustainability and strategy leaders with the tools, insights and support to turn their organisation's sustainability ambitions into measurable business value — tailored to your organisation's context.

Why attend

Move beyond generic strategies — create a tailored roadmap for impact.

Blending systems thinking, real-world case studies and rigorous research, this masterclass goes far beyond frameworks. You leave with concrete outcomes that drive board-level confidence and organisational momentum.

Built for action, designed with customisation

Everything we share is road-tested in real life and grounded in rigorous research — but delivered in an accessible, easy-to-apply format. Unlike traditional workshops, the experience is fully customised to your organisation:

A Sustainability Compass™ assessment for your organisation, benchmarked against current market and industry data
A strategic purpose narrative and supporting impact KPIs aligned to your context and regulatory priorities
A 100-day action plan ready to present to your leadership team or board

A community of practice

Change is hard — but you don't have to go it alone. The masterclass fosters a supportive network of fellow change agents. You connect with like-minded peers, share experiences and co-create solutions in a safe, inspiring space.

Led by experts who practise what they teach

Our facilitators are seasoned practitioners with deep, on-the-ground experience leading sustainability transitions across sectors. They bring real-world wisdom and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of systems thinkers.

What you'll experience

Two days, from diagnosis to a board-ready plan.

Day 1 · Diagnose and design

09:00–09:30
Registration
09:30–10:00
Welcome & connections
Meet your cohort of like-minded change agents over coffee and shared goals.
10:00–11:00
Where do we stand?
Unpack global sustainability shifts and regulatory updates. Learn to read your personalised Sustainability Compass™ results.
11:15–12:30
Roadblocks to impact — what's holding us back?
Diagnose the internal and systemic barriers slowing progress. Peer learning and discussion of challenges.
12:30–13:30
Lunch & networking
13:30–16:30
Transforming sustainability through systems thinking
High-impact, collaborative sprints to apply the three power principles of systems change:
- Build a strategic purpose narrative that drives alignment and momentum
- Identify high-leverage interventions that unlock real progress, learning from what is working in other contexts
- Strengthen personal resilience and leadership capacity

Day 2 · Commit and coach

09:30–10:00
Recap of Day One
10:00–10:45
Crafting your purpose narrative
- Use your Sustainability Compass™ data to create a compelling and urgent purpose
- Develop your storytelling to inspire with a vision
- Identify sustainability impact KPIs for your organisation
10:45–11:00
Break
11:00–12:00
100-day action plan sprint
Design a clear, realistic, board-ready roadmap to build internal momentum and accountability.
12:00–13:00
Lunch & networking
13:00–15:00
Peer-to-peer coaching
Discover the self as a system and develop vital skills to tackle complex problems, using cognitive behavioural methods in a structured peer-coaching activity.
- Understand how belief patterns, emotions and behaviours interlink
- Gain self-mastery techniques for mental and emotional resilience
- Learn five behaviours you can start with immediately
15:00–16:00
Debrief & peer commitments
Share plans, gather feedback and forge accountability with your cohort.
16:00+
Informal networking reception

What you'll walk away with

Outcomes you can put in front of a board.

A tailored Sustainability Compass™ report with benchmarking
A strategic purpose statement and impact KPIs for your organisation
A board-ready 100-day action plan
Proven tools and systems-thinking methods for organisational change
A high-trust network of senior ESG, strategy and L&D peers
Renewed confidence and clarity to lead sustainability initiatives

Who should attend

Leaders accountable for transformation.

Chief Sustainability Officers and ESG leaders
Corporate strategy, risk, CSR and L&D professionals
Executives driving sustainability transformation in complex systems
Investors in charge of ESG and responsible or sustainable portfolios

From insight to action, from ambition to alignment. This masterclass gives you the tools and confidence to lead sustainability — your way.

Dates & fees

Upcoming editions

City	Dates	Venue	Fee
Paris, France	To be announced	To be announced	On request	Register interest
London, UK	To be announced	To be announced	On request	Register interest
Singapore	To be announced	To be announced	On request	Register interest

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