Overcoming Sustainability Challenges: The Role of Responsible Management and Leadership

Abstract

In this chapter, the author delves deeper into adaptive and sustainability challenges, specifically discussing the roles of management and leadership in addressing these problems. Both responsible leadership and management are essential for tackling sustainability challenges. Leadership focuses on establishing a vision and inspiring others to attain it, while management is concerned with devising and executing strategies to realize that vision. Addressing wicked problems necessitates collaboration, engagement and innovative solutions, involving both leadership and management. To effectively conquer sustainability challenges, organizations must embrace a more holistic and sustainable approach to management and leadership. This might include collaborating with stakeholders to discover innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility. Resolving wicked problems calls for a distinct management and leadership approach that is cooperative, systemic, and sustainable.

Citation

Zu, L. (2023), "Overcoming Sustainability Challenges: The Role of Responsible Management and Leadership", Responsible Management and Taoism, Volume 1, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 111-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-789-320231010