ESG Xcelerator LAB : Accelerating Your ESG and Sustainability Initiatives towards the
Global 2030 Climate Goal.

Introduction

This highly practical and unique 3-month ESG Xcelerator LAB, is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to drive lasting and impactful sustainability initiatives. This program is tailored for Project Teams to monitor ESG project progress and provide empirical evidence of acceleration by running simulations, check cost-benefit analysis, propose recommendations to management and confirm projects, utilizing state-of-the-art software and hardware to derive data from project progress.

By the end of the program, ESG Project Teams would have worked on real ESG challenges, where they would apply the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) tools and skills to accelerate progress towards positive business impact and sustainability. In the course of the 3-month
journey, project teams will gather data, seek advice from internal SMEs and provide real time data and visibility of progress during interim reviews and updates afforded through a project management app and technology that will be part of the tools provided in the LAB.

The focus is on critical ESG business themes that require improvement, particularly using the IDGs to accelerate progress. Teams will take on different project themes for which they will work after formal sessions and at work collecting data and inputs to define the problem statement and move on to making observations, surveys and interviews and ideation to provide recommendations to senior management at the end of the program and then decisions may be made to continue working on the projects or not.

During the journey there will be opportunity for teams to bring up issues and concerns and seek guidance from project sponsors, work mentors, peers and program facilitators and coaches for ongoing changes and improvements

The 3-month process:

    • Participants will be broken up into teams and assigned workplace ESG projects that they will work on, gather data, explore and experiment so that they exploit group dynamics and cross functional perspectives for solving project objectives related to core ESG themes like efficiency & automation, digital adoption, cost-benefit analysis, cost-savings, customer-centricity, culture and people challenges or other business themes.
    • These teams will meet on and off the journey, and seek guidance, coaching and mentoring as needed, from project sponsors, work mentors, peers and program facilitators and coaches, so that they are able to present recommendations at the end of the journey to senior management who will decide if their projects have yielded positive business impact and value.
    • The twice-monthly connect sessions will provide teams with opportunities to reflect on their skills learnt, discuss specific challenges associated with their projects, identify solutions & ways to resolve these issues with the facilitator’s help.
    • Sponsors from the workplace will play the role of coaches and will be the ‘go-to’ advisors on areas of specialization, while the facilitator will guide on use and application of frameworks and skills delivered. Sponsors ensure strategic business alignment and impact and ensure participation from cross functional members.

 

Program Objectives:

    • Align IDGs with SDGs and ESGs for amplified impact.
    • Formalise Project Teams on dedicated strategic priorities to close ESG gaps.
    • Collaborate on tangible SMART goals to monitor ESG project progress.
    • Debrief with C-suite, senior management on gaps and proposed actions from the team recommendations during the training.
    • Realise that ripple effects of neglecting incorporating awareness and actions on
      ESG, SDGs to the business landscape.
    • Apply and optimize technical LAB tools and software to monitor progress, collect
      data and insights for ongoing project progress reviews, ESG Reporting, ESG and
      other related organizational audits.
    • Adopt Project Sponsors and Mentors who will support and guide project teams
      during road blocks and where strategic input is required.

 

Target Audience

ESG Project Team Members – to monitor project progress and provide empirical
evidence of acceleration by running simulations, check cost-benefit analysis, propose recommendations to management and confirm projects, utilizing state-of-theart software and hardware to derive data from project progress

Course Methodology
  • Project Management
  • Case Studies
  • Team Learning
  • Thought Leader Input from Internal SME’s
Duration : 3 Months (12 Days total – 4 Days per month)

Key Topics :

Month 1: FORMING STAGE – Establishing Foundations

Day 1 (Week 1): Orientation and Strategic Onboarding
  • Program Overview: Why ESG and Sustainability Matter.
  • Icebreaker: “Mapping Your Values” – Connecting Personal Values to
    Organizational Goals.
  • Decoding ESG and SDGs: A Business Imperative
  • Strategic Group Exercise: Identifying Organizational Gaps on ESG.
  • Embracing Purposeful Living.
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  • Aligning Personal Values with Sustainability.
  • Identifying Opportunities for Purposeful Actions.
  • Mastering Inner Development Goals (IDGs): A Leadership Framework.
  • IDG Skill: Theory U.
  • Workshop: “Charting Your True North”.
Day 2 (Week 2): Synergies in Action – Integrating IDGs
  • Unlocking the Power of IDGs for Sustainable Impact.
  • Aligning IDGs with SDGs and ESG: A Holistic Approach.
  • Case Studies and Triumphs: Real-world IDG Integration.
  • Crafting a Persuasive Business Case for IDGs.
  • Team Activity: “Pitching IDGs for Long-Term Prosperity”
  • IDGs Across Industries: Lessons from Trailblazers.
  • Brainstorming and Action Planning for Strategic ESG Projects.
  • Applying IDGs to Address Gaps Identified on Day 1.
  • Team Formation and Commitment.
  • Establishing Team Charter and Purpose.
  • Immersive Team Activity: Addressing Pre-identified ESG Challenges.
Day 3 (Week 3): Strategic Project Deep Dive and Alignment
  • Strategic Alignment: Linking Project Themes with Organizational Priorities.
  • Project Rollout Timelines and Schedules Unveiled.
  • Roles and Responsibilities: Building High-Impact Teams.
  • Meet the Sponsors: Introducing Project Champions.
  • Team Breakout: Crafting Precision in Problem Statement Definitions.
  • Identifying Key Challenges and Opportunities.
  • Resource Requirements and Support Analysis.
  • Ensuring Adequate Support for Project Success.

Day 4 (Week 4): Precision Tools for Sustainable Progress

  • Introduction to Cutting-edge LAB Software and Tools.
  • Hands-on Learning: Maximizing the Potential of LAB Software.
  • Crafting SMART Goals: A Practical Workshop.
  • Aligning Goals with Strategic Priorities.
  • Team Breakout: Defining Project Goals, Data Gathering Process, Metrics.
  • Teams Share Updates on Sponsor and Internal SME Interactions.
  • Ensuring Stakeholder Engagement.
  • Month 1 Reflection: Applying IDGs to Drive Impact.
  • Identifying Gaps and Refining Strategies for Month 2.

Month 2: NORMING STAGE – Integration and Implementation

Day 1 (Week 5): The Strategic Landscape
  • Review and Reconnect: Addressing Outstanding Gaps.
  • Insights from Internal SMEs: Navigating Key ESG Priorities.
  • Panel Discussion: “IDGs in Action”- Real-world Applications.
  • Team Breakout: Progress Update on Data Gathering and Challenges.
  • Analysing Progress and Identifying Bottlenecks.
  • Challenges and Feedback: Sharpening Strategies for Improvement.
  • Transforming Data into Strategic Insights and Recommendations.
  • Leveraging Data for Informed Decision Making.
Day 2 (Week 6): Project Pit Stop – Refinement and Optimization
  • Team Breakout: Update on Data Gathering and Challenges.
  • Identifying Ongoing Challenges and Successes.
  • Challenges and Feedback: Continuous Improvement Strategies.
  • Review of Presentation Content: Closing Gaps.
  • Ensuring Cohesiveness in Project Presentations.
  • Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Enhancing Project Dynamics.
  • Extracting Valuable Insights for Future Development.
Day 3 (Week 7): Ongoing Progress and Fine-Tuning
  • Team Breakout: Progress Update on Data Gathering and Challenges.
  • Analysing Ongoing Progress and Identifying New Challenges.
  • Challenges and Feedback: Continuous Improvement Strategies.
  • Strategies for Addressing Evolving Challenges.
  • Review of Team Dynamics: Closing Gaps.
  • Team Individual Members Viewpoints and Feedback.
Day 4 (Week 8) : Dry Run Precision and Finalization
  • Team Breakout: Progress Update on Data Gathering and Challenges.
  • Ensuring Final Data Collection and Analysis.
  • Challenges and Feedback: Final Preparations for Dry Run.
  • Addressing Final Challenges and Gaps.
  • Challenges & Feedback for Improvement.
  • Readiness for Dry Run: Closing Gaps and Achieving Excellence.
  • Coordination and Final Checks Before Dry Run.
  • Identifying Gaps and Refining Strategies for Month 3

Month 3: PERFORMING STAGE – Action and Commitment

Day 1 (Week 9): Piecing the Strategic Puzzle
  • Review and Reconnect: Addressing Outstanding Gaps.
  • Ensuring Teams are Aligned with Overall Objectives.
  • Final Preparation and Strategic Alignment.
  • Team Breakout: Ensuring Last-Minute Readiness.
  • Input from Internal SMEs: Fine-Tuning Strategies.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Refinement and Adjustments.
  • Establishing Feedback Loops for Continuous Improvement.
Day 2 (Week 10): Precision Dry Run and Constructive Feedback
  • Full Dry Run of Project Presentations.
  • Ensuring Smooth Presentations and Coordinated Delivery.
  • Structured Feedback Session: Refinement and Adjustments.
  • Receiving Constructive Feedback for Final Adjustments.
  • Finalization of Presentations: Ensuring Excellence.
  • Making Final Revisions for Maximum Impact.
Day 3 (Week 11) : The Home Stretch – Fine-Tuning for Impact
  • Addressing Final Challenges: Strategic Problem-Solving.
  • Strategically Overcoming Last-Minute Hurdles.
  • Team Reflection: The Journey and Achievements.
  • Reflecting on Learning and Progress.
  • Preparing for C-Suite Presentation: The Ultimate Showcase.
  • Final Preparations and Rehearsals for C-Suite Presentation.
Day 4 (Week 12) : The Next Phase – Strategic Planning and Celebration
  • C-Suite Presentation: Showcasing Impact and Value
  • Feedback and Q&A Session: Demonstrating Strategic Mastery.
  • Addressing Questions and Demonstrating In-Depth Understanding.
  • Celebration of Achievements: Acknowledging Excellence.
  • Recognizing Business Impact from IDGs Accelerating ESG.
  • Next Steps and Future Roadmap: Ensuring Sustained Impact.
  • Planning for the Future and Sustaining ESG Initiatives.
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