Leadership and inner development for sustainability transitions

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

• Understand how leadership/and students as leaders can respond constructively and responsibly to global challenges that will not go away in their lives and careers and how they can maintain a hopeful and constructive outlook in face of adversity
• Critically evaluate leadership theories and practices in the light of psychological, sociological, philosophical and non-Western leadership perspectives
• Understand how to develop an inner posture of responsibility, compassion and care towards self, others and the natural environment
• Reflect on their leadership style, values and emotional responses and students will learn practices and tools for developing a better relation to the self
• Practice IDG skills in peer feedback and peer-to-peer coaching that is inclusive regarding cultural and personality differences.
• Co-create and cultivate ‘alternative, sustainable and inclusive spaces and times’ through day-by-day actions and leadership practices

• LC1 Corporate citizenship, specifically LC1.3 Decide and act responsibly, while taking into account the social, economic and environmental, sometimes antinomic, outcomes in the short, medium and long term, for the various stakeholders.
• LC5: Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment , specifically LSM Competency 5.3 Understand and establish their own role and scope for action, in the overall operation of the organization, while liaising with the various internal and external stakeholders.
• LC6: Teamwork and leadership, specifically 6.2 Exercise enlightened leadership skills: unite and motivate different team members, identify, draw on and develop their skills and talents, guide them towards achieving a common goal, while adapting to time constraints and the changing environment.
• LC8: Communication and interpersonal skills, specifically 8.2 Interact and discuss effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders (supervisors, peers, colleagues, clients...) in face-to-face and group contexts, using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills: demonstrate the ability to listen, empathize, be assertive, provide and accept constructive criticism.
• LC9: Personal and professional development, specifically 9.3 Self-motivation: be capable of creating a project in line with their own values and aspirations, confident and motivated in managing the implementation of the project and persevere in difficult situations.