Presented at World Learning/ SIT Graduate Institute, Washington DC, August 2013. Orientation for MA Sustainability/ International Policy & Management Programs

2.  Sustainability is the capacity to endure.
 In ECOLOGY the word describes how
biological systems remain diverse and
productive over time.
 For HUMANSpotential for long-term
maintenance of well being, which has
ecological, economic, political and cultural
dimensions.

3. Air, water, soil, plants, wildlife ecosystems
 LIFE CYCLES & PATTERNS
 RELATIONSHIPS, DIVERSITY
 INTERACTIVITY OF SYSTEMS
 CHANGES EVOLUTIONARY
 INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
 HUMANS IMPACT ecological processes
 CLIMATE CHANGE Events require adaptive response

4.  Physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual
 Food, education, health, human rights
 Individuals, families
 Communities/Cultures
 Educational systems
 Organizational systems
 Governance
 Equity/ Access
 Adaptation/ Change
 Interactive, communications processes

5.  Consumer Choices => Market Patterns =>products, services
 Trade/ “Emerging Global Markets”
 Capacity Building/ Infrastructure
 Closed loop supply chain/ products
 “True cost accounting”
 Microfinance/ Entrepreneurship
 Valuation of Ecosystem Services
 Private vs public “ownership”

6. Sustainability requires the reconciliation of environmental, social equity and
economic demands - also referred to as the "three pillars" of sustainability or
(the 3 Es).

7.  Government/ Policy/ Advocacy
 Business / Small, Medium, Large
 Consumers
 Communities
 Educators
 Military
 Associations
 NGO’s/ Foundations
 International…

11. • 7Billion on the Planet –water, food, energy, shelter
• Local vs global supply chain/ “Green Business”
• Biofuels/ Alternative Energy -- “Smart Grid” Incentives
• Construction/ Green Building
• Biotechnology/ Global Public Health
• Transportation Systems – Changing Work Systems
• Communications Systems – Access vs. Security
• Food production – Domestic vs. Global Distribution
• International Trade/ Economy vs. Public Policy
• Public-Private Partnerships/ Resource Sharing
• Interdisciplinary Problem Solving/ Niche Experts
• Collaborative Teams/ Interactive Systems
• Diversity/ Equity Issues /Policy Change & Advocacy
• Post-Crisis Event/ Ecological Restoration Projects

12.  Internet Connectivity & Collaboration
 Public & Private Partners
 Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
 Diversity & International Exchange
 Social “Conscience” & Responsibility
 Shared Environment/ Sustainability
 EQ Assessments for Best Leadership

14. "Destiny is not a matter of
chance,
it is a matter of choice;
it is not a thing to be
waited for,
it is a thing
to be achieved."
- Winston Churchill

15. • Integrated Workplace
Projects/ Global Teams
• Board of Advisors/ Mentors
• Professional Networking,
Conferences, Community
• Portfolio/ Presentations
• Translating Value to
Stakeholders
• Negotiate Win/ Wins
• Performance, Progress,
Promotions
• Lead with Impact!
• S –Presenting Strengths:
Resume/ Covers,
Communications
• W- Competencies Needed
• O - Plan Electives, Activities,
Apply internships & Projects
• T– Info Interviews,
• Association Memberships
• Assessments, Mission
• Employment Trends
• Research Options
• Personal SWOT Analysis
Purpose &
Profile
Presentation
& Planning
Positioning &
Practicum
Performance
& ImPact!

16. September  October  November  Spring Term  Summer Term CAREER FUTURE!

17. September => Purpose, Profile
October => Presentation
November => Planning
December => Positioning
Jan- May => Practicum
May- August => Performance
Next Generation Leadership => ImPact!

20.  20’s –Interns, Entry, Inquiry, Identity
 30’s –Promotions, Commitments, Partners
 40’s –Career Transitions/ Interdisciplinary
 50’s –Mastery/ Leading Organizations
 60’s –Mentoring/ Encore Careers!
 70-80’s – Consulting/ Community Service

22.  What do you want to create?
 What do you want to lead?
 What problem do you want to solve?
 What do you enjoy doing?
 What contribution can you make to society?
 What difference do you want to make?
 What legacy will you leave to the planet?
 Who will be your PARTNERS?

23. Personal & Family Goals next decade
Emerging Economy next decade
Hiring Trends, Changing Competencies?
Job location(s)/ geographical radius for career?
Financial Plans/ Investment & Retirement Planning
National / International Org Changes next decade?
Work/ Life Balancing over LifeSpan

24. Strengths
 Resume Accomplishments
 Cover Letters
 Mock Interviews
Weakness / Opportunities?
 Information Interviews
 Elective Selection/ Targeted Capstones
 Projects & Professional Practice
Threats? Collaboration offsets Competition
 Associations, Partnerships & Networks
 Hidden Job Market

25. • Product: Tell me about yourself
• Place: Why are you here?
• Price: What can you do for us?
• Promotion: Unique Value?

26.  What is relevant to employer?
 What is your mission?
 What are your areas of expertise?
 What are your proven accomplishments?
 How can you show results?
 What organization do you want to join?
 What can you bring to the team?
 What makes you the BEST candidate?

27. • Executives were asked, "How long does
it typically take you to form either a
positive or negative opinion of a job
candidate during an initial interview?"
The mean response was 10 minutes.
• Robert Half Finance & Accounting,, 2007. 150
senior executives with Fortune 1,000 companies.

28. • Personal Polish/ The Suit
• Business Cards
• Cover Letter
• Resume AND LinkedIN!
• Exhibits of Accomplishment
• Web-based publications or exhibits
• References/ Associations
What’s your Personal BRAND
Google Yourself – What do you find?
Are you on LinkedIn – Recruiters ARE!

29.  working in teams, particularly teams drawn from multiple disciplines and
varied backgrounds
 understanding and applying systems thinking
 engaging in strategic planning
 applying the principles of return on investment for sustainable practices
 evaluating environmental performance, economic performance, and
social performance
 understanding how values affect policy and decision-making
 communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds
 working with multiple stakeholders
 completion of a specific project or deliverable that serves an outside
client, audience or community group

30.  Leadership – vision, inspiring others, win/win solutions
 Ethical Judgment- Integrity impacts business value
 Executive “Presence” – Presentation & Communications
 Technology – management efficiency & effectiveness
 Team-collaborative innovation and “negotiation”
 Problem Solving – ambiguities, complexity, limited
resources, strategic coordination of talent, tools, information
 Accountability – balancing with flexibility & autonomy
 Financial processes- global transactions/ “insecurities”
 Data/ Decision Processes – information sharing vs. security
 Analytical Perspective – Systems implications of actions

32. DRIVE! (Dan Pink, 2009)
 Autonomy – Own The Question
 Purpose – Develop your Mission
 Mastery – Improve Skills, Innovate!

38. • Integrated Workplace
• Cooperative Education
• Service Learning
• Internships
• Fellowships
• Pathways (Gov)
• Volunteer Projects
• Professional Associations
• Leadership Development
• Research/ Consulting
Education
Employer
Student/
Candidate
PRACTICUM/ Experience
Structured Approach w/ Measured Performance Outcomes

41. Career
Strategy
Professional
Supervisor
Information
Interviews
Academic
Faculty/
Advisors
Research/
Resources
Career Coach
Personal
Goals & Profile

42. Define your mission & “own it”
Who else cares about your mission?
Ask questions, learn “stakeholders” needs
Build partnerships/ advisors across sectors, all levels
Propose practical solutions for mutual benefits
Cultivate interdisciplinary teams & innovation!
Exhibit value  Develop interested “investors”
Measure results – triple bottom line – win/win/wins!

43. • What’s contemporary in the market?
• What s missing in the market?
• What can you provide that nobody else is ?
• How can you learn?
• Have you studied a successful small business?
• What principles can you gather?
• Where are your possible mentors?
• How can you design a win/win scenario

44. Need for creativity!
What’s missing in organization?
Share ideas across disciplines/depts
Initiate Win/Win Projects?
Possible partners or mentors?
Build creative teams for a “pilot”?
Measure win/win/win results

46.  Individual Career Coaching
 Group Workshops / Webinars
 Practicum Planning & Placement
 Squeak Stone, Director/ Vermont Office
 Career Connect, Jobs Database
 Moodle Resources, Career Preparation
 Professional Insights:
 Brownbags, Seminars, Panels, Events
 Local meetings / Skype/ “Google Groups”

47.  All sectors/ Gov, Biz, Edu, NGO’s
 Professional Associations
 Information Interviews/ Local Professionals
 International/ Diversity/ Cultural Exchange
 Environment, Economic, Social Justice
 International Roundtable/ WNG
 Next Gen Leaders/ DC “meet-ups”
 Green Festival @ DC Sept 21
 Sustainable Solutions Forum / Nov 6
 NCSE Climate Change Conference / Jan 28-30

48.  2 days Career “Bootcamp”!
 September 4 & 5, 2-4pm
 Pre-work will be sent by email
 Coach appointments
 Phyllis.Thibodeau@sit.edu
 Appointy (will send you links via email)
 In person or via skype, phone, google video
 Groups, Calendar, Docs, Hangout, Network
 CareerCoachsddc@gmail.com
 LinkedIn/ Next Generation Leaders/ DC

49. Preparedness + Opportunity + Performance
(Pay w Benefits!)