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Inspiring Sustainable Transformation

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Learning activity

Identify ONE aspect of your company's operations that you feel should be changed to make it more sustainable.

What would be your plan to socialise this idea along the chain of command?

What should the priorities of this idea be?

Who are the vested interests that may oppose the idea, and how would you persuade them?

Who are the allies among colleagues or others in your field that would support this idea?

Key Takeaways

In this chapter, Christine shared insights on navigating the complexities of proposing and socialising new ideas and policies, whether in the public or private sector.

  1. The Four Ts Framework: To affect change, one should focus on Target, Timeline, Transparency, and working Together.

  2. Individuals in a company can identify areas for improvement. They should strategise on how to socialise these ideas within their department and plan to communicate them up the chain of command, considering potential resistance and leveraging professional associations.

  3. Effective change, particularly in complex issues like decarbonisation, requires collaboration across sectors. Businesses understand the need for a level playing field in terms of costs and regulations, and joint efforts can lead to quicker, more effective solutions.

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Further Readings
  1. HKUST Institute for the Environment (2021)Reimagining a More Liveable Hong Kong by Prof. Christine Loh.TEDxCivicExchange
  2. Christine Loh and Civic Exchange (2002)Getting heard: A handbook for Hong Kong citizens.Hong Kong University Press.