The cascading impacts and implications of climate change create a complex web when communicating with senior leaders.  This course module will help practitioners contemplate strategies for synthesizing a business or mission assurance case for prospective initiatives.  Participants will also learn about aligning their existing planning efforts with broader enterprise strategic plans, regional master plans or organization imperatives.

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding how to assess and align with existing leadership imperatives

  • Identifying and engaging with different leadership types

  • Assessing approaches to public engagement on climate change

  • Developing and delivering effective presentations to leadership

  • Growing your own leadership profile


Course Architects

  • Daniel Kreeger — Executive Director, ACCO

  • Paul Wagner — Senior Ecologist & Branch Chief, Institute for Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers