Using our evidence-based expertise, the Institute for Sustainable Leadership enables leaders to generate enduring value for all stakeholders, including investors, employees, customers, society, the environment and future generations.
- We provide practical frameworks and tools for you to analyse how sustainable your current practices are.
- We design tailored programs developed from our own research and global best practice.
- We assist organisations, individuals and consultants in learning about, and becoming certified in, Sustainable Leadership.
- We train and license consultants and facilitators in Sustainable Leadership.
Global practice and research continually demonstrate that Sustainable Leadership drives long-lasting economic, social and environmental benefits for organisations and the community.
Being more ethical adds 7% to both profits and return on assets, as well as benefiting society. Training all employees can add 17% to your share price.
Looking to drive sustainable change in your organisation?
We provide:
Assessment and gap analyses
Case studies
Fire-side chats for senior executives
Leadership development programs
Mentoring
Planning the journey
Research-based guidelines
Trained consultants
“A 10% improvement in ethics leads to $45bn increase in GDP”. Dr Simon Longstaff from The Ethics Centre on ABC Q&A program.
Why join ISL?
Our unique position bridging the theory and the practice, enables us to provide practical evidence-based solutions for successful leadership.
Our university affiliations
Some of the leading universities where ISL works with executives, professors and students:
- China: CEIBS (China Europe International Business School)
- Switzerland: University of Basel and University of Applied Sciences in Zurich
- Germany: Mannheim University
- Thailand: Mahidol University and the National Institute for Development Administration
- Australia: Macquarie University, University of Sydney
Our clients
We have designed and taught executive courses in leadership for major clients in Australia and the Asia Pacific, such as:
- Allianz
- Baxter Healthcare
- Catholic social institutions
- Datacom
- Munich Reinsurance Australia
- Pfizer
- Reserve Bank of Australia
- Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation
- Woolworths
“A family owned and operated business, we at Lockwood Flooring are continuously aiming to break the mould and orientate our approach through ethical and sustainable leadership.
Our focus is on investing in our client’s vision, prioritising clear and consistent communication, thinking laterally and acting with integrity.
Being a fast-paced and cyclic industry, sustainable leadership practices have helped us navigate challenges and establish a consistent working environment.
We have found that by focusing on promoting a team culture, being mindful of our impact on the community and wider environment, and prioritising the health and safety of all involved, we have established a strong base to push on from. We are optimistic for the future!”
Damian Lockwood, Director
lockwoodflooring.com.au
Meet our Founders
Dr. Gayle Avery
Director and senior consultant
Honorary Professor, Macquarie Business School
- Highly experienced teacher, researcher, consultant and management practitioner
- Works with the public, private, government and university sectors in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia
- Pioneered the field of ‘sustainable leadership’ in business
“Some companies have already shown the way – being high performing while taking care of the planet and its inhabitants. They adopt an ethical, long-term approach that values all stakeholders. This is Sustainable Leadership.”
Dr. Harry Bergsteiner
Director and senior consultant
- Globally recognised thought leader, teacher, researcher with an applied focus
- Deep expertise in national competitiveness and sustainable leadership practices
- Author, study tour leader and advisor to government and the private sector, particularly in Europe, Asia and Australia
“If Australian governments and businesses adopted Sustainable Leadership practices, Australia could increase its productivity by up to $240 billion per year while protecting the environment and helping society. We can show you the way.”
Learn more about Sustainable Leadership
What’s next?
Learn more about
our online courses in Sustainable Leadership
or
certification as a consultant
Get in touch with ISL
for an informal chat about our courses
and
creating sustainable change in your organisation