Sustainability goes above and beyond a set of actionable goals-it should constitute a conducting thread that permeates the mission, vision and values of our communities, organizations and each one of us. This very timely and uplifting collection of stories inspires educators and practitioners to instill and nurture a sustainability mindset in those who would lead future generations on the transformation journey. Eric Cornuel. President EFMD (Belgium)
There is a growing awareness among leading responsible management scholars and practitioners that understanding global wicked problems is insufficient in effecting lasting engagement and changed behaviors. Research indicates that to impact behavior, the mindset has to shift, which leaves the question: how do you shift a mindset ? this book guides educators and practitioners, their students and colleagues to take action on finding urgent solutions to the grand challenges stated in the 17 sustainable development goals. A sustainability mindset is a way of thinking and being that results from a broad understanding of the ecosystem from social sensitivity and an introspective focus on our personal values and higher self, which finds its expression in actions for the greater good. By promoting a mindset shift, educators in very diverse contexts are laying the foundation for a resilient future.