Purpose-driven Innovation Leadership for Sustainable Development

Purpose-driven Innovation Leadership for Sustainable Development

Author: Gaia Grant

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-06-07

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1040107737

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Purpose-driven Innovation Leadership for Sustainable Development presents invaluable insights into how leaders can balance competing innovation demands. The book reports on research from an in-depth case study, which reveals the importance of developing highly adaptative and innovative responses through periods of rapid growth – while simultaneously ensuring organisational stability grounded in a clear core purpose. ‘Paradox’ theory is introduced as a constructive theoretical lens for exploring these complexities of leadership sensemaking in innovation contexts. The findings demonstrate how to incorporate both perspectives to establish a robust innovation culture. This book aims to equip readers with evidence-based principles that can be readily applied in practice. The qualitative methodology, which includes case studies and interviews conducted with global innovation leaders, uncovers powerful strategies from relevant real-world experiences. Targeted ‘Reflection and Action’ questions are also included to guide implementation. Purpose-driven Innovation Leadership for Sustainable Development will support researchers, educators, and students in the higher education sector who would like to investigate contemporary innovation leadership principles and practices. The book will also interest business leaders hoping to access rigorous research studies on the topic presented in an effective actionable format.


Purpose-Driven Innovation

Purpose-Driven Innovation

Author: Jens P. Flanding

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1803821434

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Purpose-Driven Innovation is the first book to set out how change management models work in practice in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), an essential primer for all organizations, small and large, public or private, within and outside of the United Nations in the wake of crisis.


Purpose-driven Organizations

Purpose-driven Organizations

Author: Carlos Rey

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-17

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 3030176746

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A higher purpose is not simply about profit. Symbolising the motivations of our actions and efforts, it reflects something much more aspirational and contributes to our global society. This open access book offers novel solutions to ensure employees support a wider organizational meaning whilst guaranteeing that the company benefits from the employee’s individual sense of purpose. Advocating a shift from previous models and theories, this book contributes to debate and offers insight for both scholars and practitioners. The chapters bring together academic rigour and practical models to help readers distinguish between the fads and influential strategies. Exploring the development of purpose at each level of business, from strategy and leadership to communication, this book avoids theoretical jargon and provides new approaches to building sustainable purpose-driven organizations. This is an Open Access book sponsored by DPMC Spain, UIC Barcelona and Corporate Excellence - Centre for Reputation Leadership


Evolution of the Global Fitness Industry

Evolution of the Global Fitness Industry

Author: Patrizia Gazzola

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-07-29

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1040153798

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The pandemic has taught us all how important it can be to look after our physical and mental health, and how worthwhile it is to invest in taking care of ourselves. This short book illustrates the main trends that are modifying the fitness industry worldwide and highlights contemporary relevance to strategic change. It outlines what is currently happening within the promising fitness market and analyses the major emerging trends and the scientific data, referring to startups that could become very interesting market players in the years to come. Sustainability and technology will be the subject of in-depth analysis, as they represent the main drivers that will guide the sector in the future. The book also considers the most important aspect of sustainability related to the fitness industry and wellness more generally: the Silver Economy. The analysis is supported by an extensive database involving the 100 leading companies in the sector worldwide. The novelty of this research is to provide a document analysing the typical characteristics of this market, consumption dynamics, consumer triggers, and underlying the socio-economic scenario. The treatment of key themes such as fitness-tech startups, sport strategic management and above all innovation and sustainability make the book unique and appealing to researchers, academics, students, and practitioners.


The Purpose-Driven University

The Purpose-Driven University

Author: Debbie Haski-Leventhal

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1838672850

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This timely book offers the why, how and what of a purpose-driven university, utilising cases, research, concepts and a framework which can be implemented in any university interested in making a difference. This book tells the stories of purpose-driven universities and other organisations.


Handbook of Research on International Business and Models for Global Purpose-Driven Companies

Handbook of Research on International Business and Models for Global Purpose-Driven Companies

Author: Perez-Uribe, Rafael Ignacio

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-11-20

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1799849104

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International businesses struggle to be competitive and influential at the global market level. With the new ideas in the management and leadership disciplines, hard skills are losing or are believed to be losing their strategic relevance while soft skills are praised and highly sought after. The Handbook of Research on International Business and Models for Global Purpose-Driven Companies, a pivotal reference source, provides vital research on international business management strategies and applications within internal organizations that allow companies to strategically position themselves for increased success in the global economy. While highlighting topics such as organizational culture, internal communication, and generational workforce, this publication explores leadership disciplines as well as the methods of handling multicultural organizations. This book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, executives, managers, business professionals, human resource officials, researchers, academicians, and students.


Sustainable Project Management

Sustainable Project Management

Author: Joel Carboni

Publisher: GPM Global

Published: 2024-09-27

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0578196883

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Welcome to the future of project management, where sustainability is just the beginning. In the Third Edition of Sustainable Project Management: The GPM® Practice Guide, we introduce the groundbreaking concept of regeneration, taking sustainable project management to a new level. This edition empowers project managers to go beyond minimizing harm—toward actively restoring ecosystems, building resilient communities, and creating lasting positive change for both the planet and society. This guide is more than just a book—it's a comprehensive roadmap for integrating regenerative practices into every stage of project management. If you're looking to align your projects with the global shift toward regeneration, this is your essential resource. What's New in the 3rd Edition? Regenerative Focus: Discover how projects can go beyond sustainability to rejuvenate natural systems, enrich communities, and build social equity. Updated Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful regenerative projects that demonstrate the impact and value of this approach. New Tools and Frameworks: Use updated templates, checklists, and tools to seamlessly incorporate regeneration into your project life cycle. Why This Book is a Must-Have for Project Managers: Transformative Concepts: Understand the evolution from "do no harm" sustainability to a regenerative mindset, where projects create net-positive impacts. Comprehensive Approach: This guide offers step-by-step guidance on applying regeneration principles throughout the project management process—from planning to execution and beyond. Applicable to Any Industry: Whether in construction, finance, or IT, the principles and practices in this guide will help you deliver projects that succeed while contributing positively to the world. Future-Proof Your Skills: With global attention increasingly focused on environmental and social responsibility, project managers who embrace these practices will be at the forefront of the next era of leadership. As we face unprecedented challenges like climate change and social inequity, the need for regenerative project management has never been greater. This edition provides the strategies and tools you need to make a real difference—whether managing a single project or overseeing a portfolio. Sustainability is no longer enough. Now is the time to lead with regeneration, actively creating a better, more resilient world. What You’ll Learn: How regenerative sustainability can transform your projects and organization, aligning with global goals like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Practical steps to evaluate and improve the long-term impact of your projects using regenerative development principles. How to create meaningful stakeholder engagement strategies that ensure buy-in and long-term support for regenerative initiatives. Strategies to incorporate circular economy principles into your projects, ensuring efficient resource use and minimal waste. Don’t just manage projects—lead them toward a regenerative future. The Third Edition of Sustainable Project Management: The GPM® Practice Guide is your ultimate resource for integrating regeneration into your project management approach, offering a holistic view that aligns business success with the needs of people and the planet. Join the movement for sustainable and regenerative project management. Order your copy today and become a catalyst for lasting change!


Evolving Leadership for Collective Wellbeing

Evolving Leadership for Collective Wellbeing

Author: Seana Lowe Steffen

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-11-16

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1787439984

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Evolving Leadership provides guidance for individuals and organizations who champion the vision of the UN's 'Agenda for Sustainable Development'


Winning Sustainability Strategies

Winning Sustainability Strategies

Author: Benoit Leleux

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-11

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 3319974459

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Despite recent optimism and global initiatives, the implementation of corporate sustainability programs has been slow at best, with less than a third of global companies having developed a clear business case for their approach to sustainability. Presenting numerous award-winning cases and examples from companies such as Unilever, Patagonia, Tumi, DSM and Umicore alongside original ideas based upon 20 years of consulting experience, this book reveals how to design and implement a stronger sense of focus and move sustainability programs forward. This proven combination of purpose, direction and speed is dubbed “Vectoring”. Based upon practitioner cases and data analysis from the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Vectoring offers a plain-spoken framework to identify the relative position of companies compared to their peers. The framework and its 4 archetypes deliver insights for practitioners to locate inhibitors and overcome them by providing practical suggestions for process improvements. This includes designing and executing new sustainability programs, embedding the SDGs within company strategy and assessing the impact of sustainability programs on competitiveness and valuation. Offering directions for CFOs to shift companies from integrated reporting to integrated thinking in order to accelerate their sustainability programs, Winning Sustainability Strategies shows how to achieve purpose with profit and how to do well by doing good.