The Role of Leadership for Environment and （领导环境和的作用）.pdfVIP

The Role of Leadership for Environment and Sustainability Guest lecture Perspectives on Environment and Sustainability, Monash University Dr André Taylor, 18 April 2011 Outline • Brief explanation of my perspective. • Basic introduction to ‘leadership’. • Why leadership is important in driving sustainable practices. • Some of what we know about environmental change agents / champions (focus: ‘project champions’ in the water industry). • Case study – sustainable water management champion. • Practical implications. • Key messages. • Resources for more information. • Discussion. 2 My Perspective / Background • My research focus. • My current work. • This background will affect what I focus on this evening. 3 Introductory Concepts and Terms 4 One Definition of ‘Leadership’ • A process of influence that occurs within the context of relationships between leaders and their collaborators that involves: • establishing direction (shared vision); • aligning resources; and • generating motivation and providing inspiration. Draws from Rost (1993) and Kotter (1998). 5 What is Leadership? • Can be useful to distinguish between ‘management’ and ‘leadership’ behaviours: Management Leadership Planning budgeting Setting a direction Organising staffing Aligning people Controlling problem solving Motivating inspiring Makes an organisation r