Sustainability is the capacity to endure.

  In ECOLOGY the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time.

  For HUMANSpotential for long-term maintenance of well being, which has ecological, economic, political and cultural dimensions.

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

  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

  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”

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

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

•  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

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

"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

•  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!

September October November Spring Term Summer Term CAREER FUTURE!

September => Purpose, Profile October => Presentation November => Planning December => Positioning Jan- May => Practicum May- August => Performance

Next Generation Leadership => ImPact!

  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

  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?

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

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

•  Product: Tell me about yourself

•  Place: Why are you here?

•  Price: What can you do for us?

•  Promotion: Unique Value?

  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?

•  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.

•  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!

  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

  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

DRIVE! (Dan Pink, 2009)

  Autonomy – Own The Question   Purpose – Develop your Mission   Mastery – Improve Skills, Innovate!

•  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

Career Strategy

Professional Supervisor

Information Interviews

Academic Faculty/ Advisors

Research/ Resources

Career Coach

Personal Goals & Profile

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!

•  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

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

  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”

  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

  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

Preparedness + Opportunity + Performance

(Pay w Benefits!)