Course Description
As the culminating course in the series, Action for Future Sustainability equips leaders to thrive in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments while fostering equity, creativity, and collective well-being. This course challenges participants to think systematically, act boldly, and democratize justice within their organizations and communities. Drawing from previous courses, it emphasizes practical strategies for embedding sustainability into decision-making, collaboration, and leadership practices.
Course Outline
- Navigating a VUCA World
- Fostering Creative and Strategic Thinking
- Democratizing Justice for Sustainable Futures
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Navigate complex environments;
- Foster creativity and innovation;
- Embed justice into leadership practices;
- Build collaborative and inclusive systems;
- Measure and sustain impact.
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
This course is recommended for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills while capitalizing on the strengths of a diverse work environment.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Inclusive Leadership : Required