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Step forward to be aONE PLANET LEADERThe Applied Sustainability Programme for BusinessLeaders and ExecutivesAt WWF we are committed tohelping companies on their journeytowards a sustainable future wherewe live and flourish within the limitsof our one planet. We invite you tojoin us and step forward to becomea One Planet LeaderApplications now open at:www.panda.org/business/trainingor contactopleaders@wwfint.org+41 22 364 9035WWF’s mission is to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:- conserving the world's biological diversity- ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable- promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.WWF InternationalAvenue du Mont-Blanc1196 GlandSwitzerlandtel: +41 22 364 9111fax: +41 22 364 0074www.panda.org/business/trainingWhat is One Planet Leaders?WWF’s cutting edge applied programme is designed for those whowant to understand sustainability and ‘future-proof’ their business.Who is the Programme for?It is for leaders who operate at a strategic level and can drivechange. As a result of this course, you will be able to lead, or workwith, your business teams to create sustainability action plansrelevant to your specific context.Creating competitive advantageMany organisations and their leaders talk about sustainability, buthow much do they know about it? Is it an integral part of thebusiness? Is it adding commercial value? And what does the futurehold? In WWF’s view, a strategic approach to sustainability will notonly lead to business innovation and value creation, but is crucial toprotect the fragile natural capital on which all business is based.Transforming business practiceThis flexible training programme helps companies understand andexploit the opportunities of sustainability. By bringing together worldexperts, the latest thinking and examples of best practice, One PlanetLeaders helps you develop the values and business processes thatcharacterise sustainable companies. One Planet Leaders isn’t a‘business as usual’ programme; it’s about transformation.Competency developmentBusiness is uniquely positioned to respond to the challenges theplanet faces. Indeed leading companies in this field have alreadyidentified sustainability competencies as a crucial part of the skill setrequired for future success.One Planet Leaders supports this emerging need, and will grow thenetwork of skilled One Planet Leaders that our world urgently needs.The One Planet Leaders learning approachOne Planet Leaders stimulates creative thinking by focusing ondebate, interaction and practical solutions. The aim is to challengeexisting views, scale up ambition and develop and implementpractical solutions that lead to sustainable, successful businesses.If you are unable to commit to the Full Programme we also offeraccess to specific workshops.Programme features• Three two-day workshops across three months, providing action-focused learning and opportunities to work towards personal andcompany objectives .• Tools to develop a concrete Action Plan to mainstreamsustainability into your core business practices.• Tutor support across a six month period (between the workshopsplus a 100-day ‘implementation phase’) to tailor learning andaction to your specific situation.• Opportunity to build ‘One Planet Teams’ in your business that alsobenefit from learning materials and tools to support yourAction Plans.• Membership of the One Planet Leaders Community.• Opportunity to gain an MSc accreditation.Dates and venueThe venue for 2009 is Ittingen Charterhouse, a beautiful formermonastery near Zurich, Switzerland. The venue for 2010 is to beconfirmed.Programme dates Autumn 2009 Spring 2010Workshop I: Sustainabilityand Your Business Future September 21-23 March 3-5Workshop II: BusinessTransformation for October 19-21 April 14-16SustainabilityWorkshop III: Creating andCommunicating Change for November 16-18 May 19-21SustainabilityProgramme FeeProgramme fees include tuition, all learning materials, workshopcosts, and membership of the One Planet Leaders Communityfor 12 months. Travel and accommodation is not included.Save 5% by registering before 15 May 2009.Fees EUROFull Programme 9,650Any one Workshop 3,350Any two Workshops 6,500Apply before 31 July for 2009 programmeTo apply, go online to www.panda.org/business/trainingYou can also email opleaders@wwfint.orgor call us on +41 22 364 9035Sustainability &your BusinessFutureThe Scale of theChallengeKey environmentaland social trendsBusinessFundamentals &DependenciesWhat your businessrelies uponCritical Drivers, Risks& OpportunitiesDevelopingSustainability AmbitionVision & strategyBusinessTransformation forSustainabilityLeadership forSustainabilityNew business modelsand rolesFuture WorldsShaping and survivingthe futureDevelopingTransformationalStrategyInnovation, ValueCreation & Global BestPracticeCreating &CommunicatingChange forSustainabilityPutting Sustainabilityat the Heart of ChangeLevers & barriers forchangeValues & EthicsCreating authentic &compelling changeDeveloping CorporateCompetenciesThe skills dimensionBecoming aChange AgentCommunicatingsustainability internally& externallyWorkshop themesIn cooperation with: