21st – 25th June 2010

A one week course in the Lake District, led by Jonathon Porritt.
Pre-course session: at a London venue tbc:  2nd June 2010
Post-course session: at a London venue tbc: scheduled for Sept 2010

Values-led Leadership for a Sustainable World

Reconnections is a unique combination of critical debate, cutting edge analysis and reconnection with the natural world – it provides a systematic examination of the values we need for a sustainable world, what they mean to you, and how to act on them in the context of your own organisation. Reconnections is all about increased effectiveness for leaders in sustainable development.

Our modern world is at a tipping point. Interlocking economic, environmental and social crises present both profound challenges and an unprecedented opportunity for change. But in what direction?

Corporate sustainability is a complex, fast-moving and multi-dimensional agenda. Many different stakeholders have to be engaged, and many different skill-sets are needed. But there are very few opportunities for hard-pressed business leaders to step back a bit, learn from others, review good practice and deepen their own personal commitment.

When were you last asked to take a long, hard look at the world, your place in it, your values and those of your organisation? To explore the roots of our interlocking economic, social and environmental challenges or your thoughts on consumer culture, human nature or the role of business in the era of accelerating climate change?

Reconnections 2010 focuses on the values we need for a truly sustainable future, explores what this means for professionals and their organisations, and inspires participants to take up the challenge of values-led leadership for a sustainable world.

Join us to:

• Reconnect with the deeper imperatives and aspirations of learning to live more sustainably - with Jonathon Porritt
• Explore the values that have shaped contemporary society, and how to move beyond them - with outdoor philosopher Kate Rawles
• Debate the values needed for a sustainable world, and what these values mean for leadership in action - with facilitator Andrew Acland
• Unlock and explore your own potential for values-led leadership - with Impact's leadership specialist Richard Little
• Examine the links between environment, social justice and wellbeing - with political scientist Ian Christie
• Consider how Gaian science transforms our understanding of the natural world and human nature, and what this means for us as leaders - with zoologist Susan Canney
• Reconnect with the significance of the natural world in a place of stunning beauty
• Benefit from the wisdom, insight and practical experience of inspirational guest speakers
• Return to work strengthened, motivated and inspired to lead!

Throughout the programme, participants will be:

• Gathering experiences and ideas which will directly improve the way they carry out their senior management responsibilities;
• Rethinking leadership strategies and the role of values-led transformation;
• Seeing better ways of building on personal values to benefit their organisation;
• Using the time to revisit corporate and personal challenges, renewing their resolve to meet them positively and purposefully;
• Celebrating the beauty and mystery of the natural world, and the genius of the human spirit 

“If you only go on one more course in your life – make it Reconnections”
 Neil Makin, former Cadbury Director

Price: £2525.00
(this includes all food and accommodation from Monday evening to Friday morning plus two pre/post course meetings)

Venue: Yewfield House, Hawkshead, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 OPR www.yewfield.co.uk

Download a registration form (Word) or in PDF format

Download the Outline Agenda for the week (PDF)

Download information pack on the Speakers and Contributors involved (PDF)