Corporate Social Responsibility - Gaining Strategic Control & Establishing Consistent Leadership

The presentations from the Corporate Social Responsibility - Gaining Strategic Control & Establishing Consistent Leadership event are now available on the links at the bottom of this page.

By the end of this course, participants will have knowledge of current understanding in the area of CSR, of the language used to describe CSR, the most effective structure to apply to the area (Universities that Count) and the opportunities available through engagement in Universities that Count. The course will aid in identification of the appropriate approach towards CSR for both universities and colleges (Universities that Count) and will answer questions that will inform participants’ ability to gain control of CSR resulting in consistency of performance and the delivery of real institutional advantages.

Audience: Vice Chancellors, Principals, Vice Principals, Senior Management

Course content

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• What is the reality of CSR?
• Can it deliver organisational advantage?
• How can you control it?
• Why do most organisations get it wrong?

CSR Language

• How does your institution describe this area?
• What language do you use?
• Ensuring consistency in language.
• Why do most organisations get it wrong?

Organisational Sustainability

• Is the term a useful one?
• What does it mean?
• How can you achieve it?
• Why are so many organisations suffering the consequences of poor decisions?

Operational Sustainability

• Is the term a useful one?
• What does it mean?
• How can you achieve it?
• What are the barriers to progress?

CSR Structure

• What are the mechanisms?
• How do they fit within existing strategic planning processes?

Policy Development and Implementation

• What are policies for?
• Can you ensure organisational engagement?
• Is consistency important?
• How can they empower and motivate staff?
• Why do most organisations waste the value of these mechanisms?

Stakeholder Engagement

• Why is control important?
• What advantage can be gained?
• How does it impact on the achievement of organisational goals?
• Why don’t most organisations bother?

Mission, Vision and Values

• What are they for?
• How can you achieve organisational/stakeholder engagement?
• Why are they important?
• How do they impact on organisational performance?
• Why do most organisations constantly compromise their Mission, Vision and Values?

Cost
Members – £160.00
Non-Members - £260.00

To book please complete the booking form below.  The deadline for signing up is Wednesday 7th October 2009.

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