The 2010 Fellowship Program curriculum aims to develop fellows in the following key sustainability leadership areas:

Philosophy of leadership:

Gaining an improved understanding of key moral and philosophical aspects related to sustainability leadership.

Sustainability in Australia:

Understanding key sustainability issues and developing a vision of a sustainable Australia.

Being a sustainable individual:

How to have a tiny ecological footprint and a large cultural footprint.

Sustainability Leadership:

Understanding the strategies of the world’s most effective sustainability leaders and developing a vision and plan for yourself as a sustainability leader.

Changing hearts, minds, and behaviour:

Understanding social change and the different approaches to influencing people.

Understanding political and societal structures:

Analysing systems and institutions to understand the ways in which sustainability leadership can impact the status quo.

History and dynamics of social change:

Appreciating the development of social change movements and the historical circumstances within which they arose.

Communication and advocacy skills:

Making an impact with presentations and using the media to convey effective environmental messages.

Project Management:

Developing, implementing and evaluating projects.

Teamwork:

Appreciating the value of the individual in creating high performance small teams.

Personal development:

Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses and targeting transformation accordingly.

Relationship building:

Developing the ability to network and maintain productive professional alliances.

Creative thinking and problem solving:

Analysing complex problems effectively and finding creative solutions.

Personal effectiveness:

Managing time, prioritising competing demands, and maximising personal resources.

Emotional intelligence:

Building an emotionally intelligent foundation that fosters confidence to lead.

Mentorship:

Understanding the value of mentorship and building relationships with established leaders.

Accessing financial and other resources:

Developing the tools to attract project funding and non-financial support.

Career development:

Exploring career options and methods to make the transition between and within organisations.