Sustainable Development and Global Compact in Management Education

Sustainable Development and Global Compact in Management Education Prof Walter R. J. Baets, Ph. D, HDR Director Graduate Programs, Euromed Marseille – Ecole de Management Professor in Complexity and Knowledge http: //euromed. blogs. com

What is a classical definition of sustainable development? Traditional domain of political economy (ethics and economy/management) Social/Society Economy interdependencies Time dimension Space dimension Environment Governance issue development seeking to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Source: Bruntland report (1987)

Choices Long term versus short term Holism versus reductionism Responsible management

Economic dilemma/paradox Zero-sum society (Thurow, Club of Rome) or Dynamic emergent eco-system (Biology of business; complexity theory) that allows sustainable development

Sustainable/responsible development Economic theory needs a longer term and holistic perspective Environmental issues (waste management, pollution, etc. ) Issues related to a fair society (chances, distribution, etc. ) Issues related to interpersonal relations (respect, etc. ) Health care management (WHO concerns) Educational issues But also: respect for ourselves Personal development Spiritual dimension Continuous learning Healthy life

Some technical issues Private/Public Initiative NGO/International Organisations Development of a sustainable economic development of emergent countries

The thermometer makes sick « The present representation of wealth, and the counter productive use of money, reinforces the problems that confront our societies » Report on the new factors of richness, for the Secretary of State for Economic Solidarity Other value indexes: physical capital + natural capital + human capital

UNDP – Index of human development Demographic issues Health care Water Inegality in birth related health issues Risks (natural, industrial, etc. ) Crisis Technological development Education Economic development

The Euro-Mediterranean Management Approach Individual • Personal development • Leadership • Making a difference • Self motivation • Self realization • Respect • Responsibility • Enjoy… (Learner centered) Personal Development Mechanistic approach • Management control • Market forecasting • HR evaluation • Accounting • Finance • Logistic… (everything is measurable, under control) Interior Exterior • Sustainable development (choices) • Social responsibility • Diversity • Constructivism • Relativism • Innovation… Euro. Mediterranean Values and Beliefs Holistic Approach (Whole is more than the sum of the elements) Collective • Dynamic systems behavior • Complexity • Diversity • Knowledge network • Community of practice • Ecological management • Sustainable development (technical) • Network economy • Emergence, innovation…

Complexity, learning and organizations: The quantum interpretation of business Routledge, forthcoming 2005 http: //euromed. blogs. com

‘We appreciate your leadership and welcome your participation in what has become a rapidly growing movement to underpin global markets with universal principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental sustainability and anti-corruption practices’ Georg Kell, Executive Head Global Compact Office of the Secretary-General of the UN

Wanderer, your footprints are the path, and nothing more; Wanderer, there is no path, it is created as you walk. By walking, you make the path before you, and when you look behind you see the path which after you will not be trod again. Wanderer, there is no path, but the ripples on the waters. Antonio Machado, Chant XXIX Proverbios y cantares, Campos de Castilla, 1917

Applications Sk Cases Ac ills tiv iti es The fundamentals of management development Concepts Theory

A pedagogical model rs o na ld ev Hypertext linked Co Ac m tiv pe it te ie nc s ie s Pe Cases Applications A learning laboratory: Cyberlibris, Alexandrie, Gartner, etc. Blogs (http: //euromed. blogs. com) Personal Workspace Collaborative tools, Wiki’s elo p me nt Theory Concepts

Personal development in the ESC program My first job PRO-ACT Employ: My employability Electives Core courses Year 1 Core courses Pe rso na l. D PRO-ACT Personal Languages Development Plan Core courses eve Year 2 lop me nt PRO-ACT Coaching Elective 1/2 International Pla n Year 3 PRO-ACT Professional Electives Research Experiences Metizo (30 h) Core courses My dream, my personal project, my ambition

MSc in NGO Management and Good Governance Specializing courses: 6 out of the following • Financial project management (non profit orientation) • Sustainable development and social responsibility • Humanitarian project management – Crisis management – Peace keeping • Health for social and personal development • Finance for entrepreneurship and local development • Education and learning for development • Good governance in a diverse reality • Operational logistics management • The quantum interpretation of business: from rational to non rational forms of knowledge

Core course on Complexity Examples of International Seminars • Ethics and globalisation • Business ethics • The humanitarian and development “industry” • Beyond sustainable development • Health care management • The “healthy” organisation • Corporate Social Responsibility

Examples of Pro-Acts Humanitarian • Sustainable energy project in Morocco • Health and education project in Benin • Educational project in Senegal • Rally in Morocco with the aim to distribute school material • Humanitarian mission (health) in Byelorussia (with other schools) • Equity: commerce equitable en France