Sustainable consulting
Inspiring positive change one step at a time
ENGAGING IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
We love doing what we do! The great thing about helping people and organisations unlock potential is that we are always working with others in areas where they are passionate and want to grow. What does this have to do with sustainable development you may ask?
Sustainability is looking beyond the short-term gains of money, influence and power. It stems from a value-driven approach to bring equality into the world, an equality that balances the constantly changing demands between the four pillars of economic, environmental, societal and cultural forces. For many of us, making a difference in the world is far more meaningful, fulfilling and inspiring than any traditional career goal.
Together, we can make positive change, overcome challenges, and shape a sustainable future.
Supporting SME’s to Kickstart Sustainability Projects
Sustainable development is rooted in proactively understanding the needs of a company’s stakeholders – including inanimate objects like printer ink and trees! Grounded in Design Thinking, Outlander Consulting has developed an approach that interactively maps out a company’s stakeholders and subsequently recognises, understands and then engages with them by means of exploring new sustainable-orientated initiatives.
Examples of themes covered during consultation projects may include:
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Mapping out your company’s stakeholders |
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Utilising ‘Empathy Mapping’ to understand your stakeholders’ key needs |
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Revising your ‘Value Proposition’ to communicate with your stakeholders |
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Employing Design Thinking to develop new and creative initiatives |
Project example
Road Safety – Tony Yang
Background: After Tony’s father was killed in a car accident, he wanted to do something to improve awareness towards safe driving in China.
Outcome: Tony has developed a Weixin account with thousands of followers that increases awareness towards wearing seat belts, conscientious driving, and following speed limits.
Location: Shanghai, China
Providing Mentorship for Junior Sustainability Consultants
Embarking on a new project can be unnerving – especially for junior consultants who have yet to gain the reassurance that comes with experience. In cooperation with The Global Learning Collective (GLC), Outlander Consulting provides mentorship and support to project groups undertaking sustainability projects in Asia.
Examples of themes covered during Project Mentoring may include:
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Exploring group working dynamic (especially during remote projects in pandemic-struck regions) |
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Support consultants grappling with technical challenges arising from the project remit |
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Support consultants to reflect on their contributions and map out a growth plan |
| Support consultants to find value in their individual project contribution |
Course example
Company: Eaton
Project: Develop roadmap with action plan to achieve zero waste to landfill in China sites by 2030.
Duration: 5 weeks
Location: Mainland China
Delivering Social Entrepreneurship Workshops for Students
Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders to apply their enthusiasm and creativity towards social issues is a fulfilling operation. Inspired by Dr. Stefanie Panke of North Carolina University, Outlander Consulting has developed a series of credit-bearing Corporate Governance and Social Entrepreneurship courses that are delivered on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes with reputable institutions. During these courses, students gain a practical understanding of sustainability and apply Design Thinking to develop and pitch a community project idea.
Examples of themes covered during social entrepreneurship workshops may include
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Mapping out community stakeholders |
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Building persona’s to improve understanding of community members |
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Utilise the art of ‘Story Telling’ to convincingly present an idea |
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Recognise how to address a projects ‘Value Proposition’ |
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Understanding how social entrepreneurship can deliver both commercial and societal gains |
Course example
Institution: EmLyon Business School
Programme: BBA International Business
Course: Citizenship Project
Duration: 12 hours
Workshops in cross-cultural management
Globalisation has arisen in the ‘Second Home’ concept, where companies are increasingly sending employees overseas who are under-prepared to manage the culture shock that emerges from challenges in coordinating multi-cultural teams and stakeholders whose needs are significantly different from their own back home. Our workshops isolate and tackle these practical challenges head on.
Examples of training topics delivered under our cross-cultural management theme include:
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Developing a cross-cultural mindset |
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Internationalising your business |
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Managing a multi-cultural team |
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Managing international partnerships |
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Overcoming culture shock |
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Practical tips before going overseas |
Course example
Company: Samsung Display
Course: Motivating your international team
Location: Suzhou, China
Duration: 1/2 day
