The document discusses the concept of sustainability, emphasizing its ecological, economic, political, and cultural dimensions essential for long-term human well-being. It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, adaptive responses to climate change, and the integration of environmental, social equity, and economic demands, termed the 'three pillars' of sustainability. Additionally, it outlines career development strategies across different life stages, focusing on personal branding, networking, and building partnerships to create impactful solutions.

2.  Sustainability is the capacity to endure.
 In ECOLOGY the word describes how
biological systems remain diverse and
productive over time.
 For HUMANSpotential for long-term
maintenance of well being, which has
ecological, economic, political and cultural
dimensions.

3. 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

4.  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

5.  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”

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

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

11. • 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

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

14. "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

15. • 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!

16. September  October  November  Spring Term  Summer Term CAREER FUTURE!

17. September => Purpose, Profile
October => Presentation
November => Planning
December => Positioning
Jan- May => Practicum
May- August => Performance
Next Generation Leadership => ImPact!

20.  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

22.  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?

23. 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

24. 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

25. • Product: Tell me about yourself
• Place: Why are you here?
• Price: What can you do for us?
• Promotion: Unique Value?

26.  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?

27. • 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.

28. • 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!

29.  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

30.  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

32. DRIVE! (Dan Pink, 2009)
 Autonomy – Own The Question
 Purpose – Develop your Mission
 Mastery – Improve Skills, Innovate!

38. • 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

41. Career
Strategy
Professional
Supervisor
Information
Interviews
Academic
Faculty/
Advisors
Research/
Resources
Career Coach
Personal
Goals & Profile

42. 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!

43. • 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

44. 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

46.  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”

47.  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

48.  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

49. Preparedness + Opportunity + Performance
(Pay w Benefits!)