Reconciling Profit and Purpose: The Path to Sustainable Growth
Instructor
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Philippe LeliaertConsultant/Coach/TrainerDr. Philippe Leliaert is an associate consultant of Ackinas bvba (management consulting group specialising in Process Performance, eLearning and Intellectual Capital Management); senior Organisational Effectiveness Consultant at The Sinclair Group (US-based consulting group specialising in Operational Excellence), senior consultant and member of the Advisory Board at ContentAdvisors (consulting group focused on Knowledge Management), Owner-manager of management consulting firm L-Consult bvba, and co-founder of the international consulting network Syntaxis Networking.
His consulting expertise focuses on organisational development & change as the industrial economy evolves into a knowledge-based economy. He provides management advice at both strategic and operational/implementation levels on the organisational impact of e-Business/the knowledge economy. He further advises on the development, introduction and management of knowledge processes (creativity & innovation; Communities of Practice) as the only sources of sustainable competitive advantage, and on the identification, measurement and management of Intellectual Capital value.
He is active in several European Networks of Excellence related to knowledge & intellectual capital management, including PRISM, NESKEY and KnowledgeBoard. He was recently keynote speaker at the 5th European Conference on Intellectual Capital.
His client list includes, among others:
– Strategy formulation, development, and implementation (using amongst other the Balanced Scorecard model) at Belgacom (telecom operator), Union Minière (non-ferro metals), Siemens Building Technologies (security services), Xylos (IT & Training), BASF (petrochemicals), Ackinas (management consulting),
– process performance measurement & change management at Hays Logistics Europe (logistics), Mercedes-Benz Europa (automotive), Janssens Pharmaceutica and Medochemie Cyprus (pharmaceuticals), Mercator Group (insurance), HP Consulting Europe and BaaN Belgium (IT), Xylos (IT & Training), Telindus (ICT); Telenet Vlaanderen (telecom operator); Kone Europe (elevators); Ericsson Nanjing (electronics); Laiki Bank and Hellenic Bank (financial services)
– Knowledge & Intellectual Capital Management at ODG Toronto (consulting & Value Added Reseller), KBC bank and ING Carlease (financial services), Sharelink Nicosia (financial services), Leptos Cyprus (real estate), Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank (financial services)
The seminar explores the intricate balance between sustainability and profitability within business operations. It delves into strategies that enable companies to align environmental and social responsibility with financial success.
Speaker will emphasize the growing importance of sustainable practices in maintaining a competitive edge and meeting customer demands, providing examples of innovative approaches, such as adopting renewable (Green) energy sources, reducing waste through efficient production processes, and implementing ethical supply chain management. During the seminar, discussions with participants will address the role of technology in driving sustainability initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. The seminar will underscore the need for businesses to embrace long-term thinking and incorporate sustainability into their core values and decision-making frameworks.
- • Equip participants with a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complexities of balancing sustainability with profitability.
• Comprehend the relationship between sustainability and profitability, identifying the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors.
• Apply sustainability principles to their own real-world business context, formulating ways to integrate sustainability into various aspects of their operations.
• Analyze the trade-offs and synergies between sustainability and profitability, identifying opportunities for (longer-term) cost savings and revenue generation through sustainable practices.
• Gain practical insights and strategies to implement in their own organizations, recognizing that the future of business depends on integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of operations.
Managers of small and medium sized enterprises, and in particular: owner-managers or general managers; those responsible for Projects and Operations (production or manufacturing, service delivery, maintenance), Sales & Marketing, HR and administration; and team leaders or supervisors responsible for directing the activities of people/teams; ideally having been in a managerial/supervisory position.
Recent Program Participants
Hourly Schedule
Day 1
- 07:45 - 09:45
- Introduction A. Definition of sustainability: 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
- A. Definition of sustainability: 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
B. Importance of integrating sustainability into business models.
C. Challenges in balancing sustainability goals with profit motives: sharing among participants
- 09:45 - 10:00
- Coffee Break
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Understanding Sustainability
- A. Exploring environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability – applied to the participants’ context
B. Identifying key sustainability indicators and metrics.
C. Case studies highlighting successful sustainable business models (Nike, Amazon, BP, Marriott, Chipotle)
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 14:30
- The Business Case for Sustainability
- A. Demonstrating the benefits of sustainability to long-term profitability.
B. Examining consumer trends and preferences towards sustainable products/services: sharing of participants’ experiences.
C. Cost savings and efficiency gains through sustainable practices – applied to participants’ businesses.
- 14:30 - 14:45
- Coffee Break
- 14:45 - 16:15
- Polarities: seemingly opposite yet inseparable goals
- A. Definition & examples of Polarities.
B. Understanding unbalanced Polarities (over-focusing on one pole to the neglect of the other), and how that leads to sub-optimal performance.
Day 2
- 07:45 - 08:15
- Recapitulation of first day; Organisational Change Dynamics
- 08:15 - 09:45
- Polarities (cont’d)
- Challenges in balancing Polarities: Immunity to Change.
- 09:45 - 10:00
- Coffee Break
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Overcoming Challenges to Implement
- A. Addressing short-term versus long-term trade-offs
B. Integrating sustainability into core business strategies
C. Getting buy-in and adoption across the organization
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Lunch Break
- 13:00 - 14:30
- The Role of Technology in Driving Sustainability
- The integration of technology is vital for advancing sustainability initiatives.
- 14:30 - 14:45
- Coffee Break
- 14:45 - 16:15
- Strategies for Reconciliation
- A. Innovating products and services with sustainability in mind
B. Engaging stakeholders and fostering a culture of sustainability
Terms and Conditions
The above seminar is fully subsidized by HRDA on the condition that the following criteria is stringently adhered to:
1. Cameras and microphones must be open for the duration of the seminar.
2. Participation for the whole seminar must exceed 75%.
3. 1 device per person must be used.
4. You must ensure you check in punctually at the beginning of the seminar and check out at the end of each day.
5. You are obligated to participate in the follow up onsite 4 Hour visit and you must ensure you check in and check out promptly.
In the event the criteria is not fulfilled satisfactorily and you are rejected by HRDA, please note that you as an individual or your company will be liable to pay the participation fee of €1800.
Finally, please see our cancellation policy:
– Cancellations can be accepted up to 5 working days prior to the seminar without penalties. For any cancellations received after the deadline (or no-shows), the individual or company will be invoiced the full amount per participant.
– Substitutions can be accepted up to 2 working days prior to the seminar without penalties.