Program Flyer - UBC SISL

Dr John HelliwellSustainability LeadershipUBC Summer InstituteJuly 8-12, 2013 Vancouver, British ColumbiaInspired Leadership for a World in TransitionThe UBC Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership is an award-winning, one-week professional development program designed to help you accelerate the sustainability agenda in your organization or community. You gain perspectives and practical strategies needed to develop policies, create plans, and manage sustainability projects. Hosted at the UBC Point Grey campus in one of the oldest green buildings in North America, the institute facilitates the exchange of ideas across the private and public sectors, and challenges you to create a bigger sustainability game, both personally and professionally. Institute Highlights • Leading sustainability consultants for Nike, Nordstrom, NASA and the US Army, Dr Brian Nattrass and Dr Mary Nattrass share strategies and methods for sustainability leadership.• Over 15 experts from corporate, non-profit, academia and government deliver insights and best practices, including Dr Bill Rees on ecological footprint analysis and Dr John Robinson on regenerative sustainability.• Applied case studies and guided field excursions showcase real-world examples of sustainability initiatives.• The program supports reflective practice on sustainability leadership though networking and knowledge sharing. This summer, spend a week at UBC to accelerate your leadership skills in sustainability.cstudies.ubc.ca/sislDagmar Timmer Dr Brian Nattrass Dr Mary NattrassDr John Robinson Dr Moura Quayle Dr Bill ReesSusan Todd Coro StrandbergCore Instructional TeamSpecial Guest SpeakersCFS1303Visit our website for a complete list of speakers.Past Participant Feedback“ The Institute facilitation was superb. Dagmar displayed a great combination of attributes: knowledge and passion for the subject matter, strong process and facilitation skills, and wonderful and respectful interpersonal skills.” John Foster, Manager, Community Social Development, City of Richmond Richmond, British Columbia, Canada“ I’ve been involved in sustainability education and environmental citizenship for six years and this week has been amazingly valuable If I could summarize the week, it’s been all about connecting the dots. Eye-opening Informative Inspiring” Larry White, Academic Chair, Seneca College King City, Ontario, Canada“ This Institute exceeded expectations on every level. The program content offers integrated, interdisciplinary strategies and understandings. I am leaving with a comprehensive arsenal of frameworks, strategies, principles and vision.” Alasdair MacKinnon, Director of Energy Management and Sustainability, Surrey School District Surrey, British Columbia, Canada“ An engaging, educational, inspiring course with excellent content and second-to-none speakers. A must for all involved in the sustainability field – and for those who are not” Nikie Lloyd, Client Engagement and Operational Sustainability, Deloitte Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada“ I needed a booster shot and got it in double dose Every speaker gave me something to bring back to my organization. I plan on passing on links and connections to my colleagues.“Dominique Laroche, Faculty Associate and Director of Facilities, Arizona State University Phoenix, Arizona, USA“ The week was inspiring, energizing and motivating. Best practices and real-life examples from speakers and program participants was invaluable. I now have a stronger, more solid foundation in my set of tools to deploy to try and make a difference.” Anne Louise Aboud, Management Consultant Toronto, Ontario, Canada“ Highlights included the diversity of participants, the professionalism of the support staff, the quality of the presenters, and the opportunities to share experiences.”Travis Sinckler, Senior Environment Officer, Government of Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados