Transformation to the Sustainable Enterprise Course
How to improve competitiveness, resilience and the world.
Course curriculum
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Welcome and Orientation
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Module 1: Sustainability Basics
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Module 2: Lean Thinking Basics
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Module 3: Leading and Inspiring Change
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Module 4: Sustainability Models and Strategies
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Module 5: Supply Chain Sustainability Challenges
About this course
- £1,190.00
Check out the course schedule
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What will you learn?
This course presents a comprehensive, curated learning journey for transforming to the sustainable enterprise. You will learn the principles of sustainability and lean, and how they come together to connect a strategy for sustainable improvement with on-the-ground action.
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Explore the deeper meaning of sustainability and the current state of the world.
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Understand the principles of lean and how thinking lean supports sustainability.
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Learn to engage others and take them along for the learning and improving journey.
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Evaluate the current situation using a range of tools and approaches, identify problems and implement change.
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Discover how design for sustainability presents opportunities to solve problems at source.
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Identify technological advancements to enable sustainable solutions.
Learner experience
Work at a pace that suits your schedule. It is recommended you dedicate 6 to 10 hours per week, over a 9 week period.
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E-Book learning
You will access a visual, interactive e-book to build on your knowledge. The book includes theory, videos and useful links.
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Learning videos
The course director will provide a pre-recorded overview for each module, and a diverse team of AI trainers will take you through key learning points.
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Embedding the knowledge
For each module you will complete a practical activity, quick quiz and personal reflection to engage with the knowledge acquired.
Certificate of achievement
On completion of the 8 modules, you will be issued with a certificate to share with your network and include in your resumé.
Optional assignment
You have the choice to submit an optional assignment for feedback. The assignment is not compulsory and does not affect course completion and certificate issue. The assignment may be submitted individually or as a group.
7 languages unlocked!
Chinese | Dutch | French | Polish | Portuguese | Spanish | Turkish
The course and all its content are designed and delivered in English.
To enhance your learning experience, we offer video subtitles in 7 additional languages for both module introductions and AI videos, at no extra cost.
While we strive to provide helpful translations, please note that 100% translation accuracy is not guaranteed due to the complexities of language translation. Errors may occur.
Interactive E-Book
Becoming a Sustainable Enterprise
A visual e-book appealing to both the right and left brain. Eight chapters plus bonus chapters for you to download and use as a reference book. Theory, models, concepts and examples, designed for adult learning and development. The e-book is only available through this course.
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Book review of Becoming a Sustainable Enterprise
What reviewers have to say
“A strength of this book is its pragmatic approach. Instead of slogans like ‘just stop oil’, and protests such as Extinction Rebellion, the urgent quest is for solutions. This book will be a great starting point.”
Professor John Bicheno - Founder of the Lean Enterprise at the University of Buckingham and serial author
“A fine book that takes it further than we did 10 years ago. It is excellent. I like how accessible the book is and the embedded videos. It will be a really good resource. ”
Professor Peter Hines - Co-Founder of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre (University of Cardiff), Fellow for the Shingo Institute and Managing Director for the Enterprise Excellence Network
“Rose offers a bright and bold perspective in Sustainable Enterprise for the possibility of global renewal to move us away from cultural and ecological degradation toward sound, future-focused thinking, coordinated approaches and, most importantly, action. This easy-to-follow book is visually beautiful with videos and interactive material that is inviting and refreshing, while providing a provocative look into the complicated world of nature, sustainability and lean/continual improvement. ”
Professor Dennis Gawlik - American University of Bahrain, California State University and Portland State University
“Rose has written a highly innovative book that should capture the attention of business leaders and academics alike. By bringing her vast lean experience and knowledge to the global sustainability challenge, Rose provides deep reflections on how the foundational philosophies underpinning lean can drive the progress of sustainability. The book offers a range of practical steps to incrementally (and sometimes even more dramatically) progress sustainability.”
Professor Justin Barnes - Founder, former Chairman and Ambassador for Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies and Chairman of B&M Analysts
“In Sustainable Enterprise, Rose Heathcote takes us on a global gemba walk and challenges us to to combine lean, green, and digital to build enterprise resilience in order to take care of the planet for future generations. Acting as curator on this insightful learning tour, Rose shows us a collection of theories, tools and methods to accelerate our learning, shares stories that help us understand what is truly possible, and challenges us to pluck up the courage to ask the tough questions that will help us discover the real problems that we need to solve on our way to a more sustainable future.”
Professor Daryl Powell - Chief Scientist at SINTEF Manufacturing and award-winning author
“Overall, it is an impressive work that articulates the value of lean thinking in addressing the sustainability challenges of our time. The book introduces the reader to all the key challenges in a highly engaging way, as well as providing access to global thinking and models that can be used to address these. Throughout, lean is comprehensively linked to show how we all can make an impact to improve our world. The book balances the stretching challenge that we all must rise to with a sense of hope. ”
Ed Koch - Chief Solutions Officer for Competitive Capabilities International
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“I recommend this online course for its comprehensive and insightful content. The curriculum effectively covers key areas, providing valuable knowledge and practical skills. The interactive modules and thought-provoking discussions facilitate deep learning and engagement. The course design, including quizzes and reflective activities, reinforces the material, ensuring thorough understanding.”
“Lean must become the cultural belief in both personal lives and business operations. This course effectively combines Lean principles with environmental sustainability, making a significant impact on both businesses and individuals. It has the potential to inspire and motivate contributions to the environment.”
“This course has a total of 8 modules. Each module provides a lot of very valuable experience and knowledge. It is very practical and can inspire application in work. It is a rare information sharing that can improve one's own abilities. It is quite helpful and I highly recommend this course to interested and willing students.”
“It was a great learning experience, expanded my way of thinking and lean practising boundaries. ”
“Thanks for writing the course so clearly and easy to apply After studying, you will have a better understanding of sustainable, lean and environmentally friendly applications.”
“This is a great course. Through videos, articles and exercises, you can learn about Lean and related new knowledge and applications. It is worth thinking about.”
“This is a course that goes hand in hand with theory and practice. It has rich textbook case content and appropriate chapter arrangements. It can be applied immediately to work matters. I recommend it to everyone!”
“The difficult learning becomes simple.”
“This course has clear paragraphs, complete structure, and the theory is combined with cases, making it very easy to understand.”
“Combining lean concepts with the issue of carbon reduction allows people to think from more levels. At the same time, through case sharing, future development and practices can be clearer. A very good course!”
“As a newbie in this field of lean thinking, I discovered this course to be an exceptional primer. The syllabus is meticulously crafted, deconstructing intricate subject matter into digestible modules that progress in a cohesive manner. ”
“I really enjoy learning from this online course. The materials provided are informative and well-organized. Thank you for arranging this course.”
“Thanks for this course. I have benefited a lot.”
“A forward-looking course conforming to sustainable development.”
“Very good course! I learned more about combining lean thinking with green principles creating a powerful framework for sustainable business practices.”
“Thank you for a great course. I gained from every module but especially like the business case for sustainability and how to rethink the business model. I recommend the course to anyone wanting to combine lean and green thinking.”
“Thank you for the excellent course design, which helped me successfully complete it!”
“This course establishes a clear and structured learning module and provides rich reading materials so that learners can fully understand the knowledge content.”
“When studying the topic of sustainable enterprise, the comprehensive knowledge and tools surprised me. I enjoyed this learning journey with the facilitators and CSD teams. ”
“This course effectively combines Lean principles with environmental sustainability, making a significant impact on both businesses and individuals. It has the potential to inspire and motivate contributions to the environment.”
“I am Huang Tengying, the manager of CSD, and I would like to recommend a course called Transforming into a Sustainable Enterprise. In this course, you can learn the basic knowledge of sustainable development, lean innovative thinking, leading and motivating change, sustainable development models and strategies, supply chain sustainable development challenges, improvement methods, sustainable development design and technology, etc. It is very suitable for people who are in the company's factory affairs and sustainable organizations to study. The sustainable and lean course can allow you to demonstrate professionalism and performance in the work field, and allow the company to obtain substantial benefits and improve international competitiveness and resilience. If you are interested, please contact me.”
“The sustainable development enterprise course allowed me to learn many green and sustainable concepts and related tools and cases. In addition to assisting and guiding companies to create profits, more importantly, the concept of green sustainability should be deeply rooted in all companies, so that they can be truly sustainable companies. This course starts from concepts, combines green sustainability, donut economics, and even the concepts and corporate outlook that should be adopted to develop sustainable enterprises. You will benefit a lot from learning eight module courses, basic concepts, analysis canvas, and improvement steps. , even PDCA and LEAN, etc., the overall module content is very rich, and the supplementary e-books and linked case videos make it easier for readers to quickly absorb the basic concepts of each module.This is a very good course to study.”
“Embarking on the journey of understanding sustainable enterprises through this course has been truly enlightening. As a participant, I've gained invaluable insights into the intricate balance between economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility within business operations. The course adeptly navigates through the complexities of sustainable business practices, offering a comprehensive understanding of the principles and strategies essential for creating lasting positive impact. What sets this course apart is its emphasis on practical application. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, I've been equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate sustainability seamlessly into organizational culture and strategy. Furthermore, the course fosters a collaborative learning environment where diverse perspectives converge, enriching the dialogue and inspiring innovative solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone passionate about driving meaningful change through business. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in sustainability, this course provides the foundational framework and inspiration needed to transform enterprises into forces for good. Thank you for this invaluable opportunity to expand my horizons and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
“I highly recommend the "Transformation to the Sustainable Enterprise" course. I think this course uses lean management thinking and green sustainable development thinking to explain how to plan sustainable development goals and sustainable development models if you want to become a sustainable enterprise. Strategies, supply chain sustainable development challenges, 8 ways to improve the world, problem-solving skills through improvement, sustainable development design and technology, etc., are all sustainable development outlines that companies must know, so it is recommended that companies can also get up and study this course.”
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend the recent seminar. The experience was very rewarding and broadened my horizons in our field. The expertise shared by the speakers was excellent, and the hands-on sessions were particularly enlightening. I appreciate the investment in my professional development. Thank you very much for your support and I am motivated to contribute more effectively to the success of our team.”
“This course includes systematic concepts, collection and organization of articles, and explanations of examples. And the course is made more vivid through audio-visual interaction. Small paragraphs can make online learning more flexible time and easier to absorb.”
