About PCSB

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PCSB uniquely encourages participants to go beyond the practical application of tools and models, to develop insights and world views that make business sense of sustainability.

Some of the business challenges explored within the programme include:

• Defining the boundaries of corporate responsibility in relation to today’s global challenges;
• Devising and implementing effective approaches to socially responsible business, which at the same time encourage innovation and competitiveness;
• Responding to the diverse social, environmental and economic expectations of stakeholders and society at large; and
• Identifying the critical skills and experience that will enable an organisation to achieve its sustainability objectives.

PCSB is taught using CPSL's distinctive, collaborative learning approach.

The PCSB programme content is explored predominantly through the three workshops, which take participants on a journey, first building their awareness of key sustainability issues and their relevance to business, then deepening their understanding of the global context in which they operate, and finally exploring practical approaches to achieving change in their organisations.

Each workshop provides a mixture of expert input and commentary, intensive group discussion, facilitated project planning and review, opportunities for peer support and informal networking between participants.

Sample Workshop Content

Participants have the opportunity to undertake research into a thematic area of relevance to them.