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Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development

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Overview

This five level model helps us to plan for success. By understanding the
system within which we are working we can more clearly define what success looks
like within that system. This allows us to be strategic, to develop tactics, tools and
metrics. To rephrase: it allows us to understand the tools and metrics we need to carry
out the actions required to be strategic, to achieve success within the system.

References:
The Natural Step, Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, Retrieved March
2015 http://www.naturalstep.org/en/our­approach
Robert, K.H et al (2002) Journal of Cleaner Production 10 (2002) 197­214 Strategic
Sustainable Development­selection,design and synergies of selected tools.
http://www.foroandinopvc.org.co/documentos/Strategic%20Sustainable%20Development%20­%20K.H%20Robert%20et%20al.pdf

Submitted by Findhorn Foundation

The challenge

Planning within complex systems is..complex, and without a clear
understanding of the different levels that are involved we are unlikely to be successful.
We may struggle to have a clear idea of what a successful outcome is, what tools are
appropriate, what tactics and strategies to adopt. This can lead to wasted time,
resources, frustration and ultimately, failure.

“The object of all work is accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be
forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose,as well as
perspiration.”
Thomas A. Edison

Description

This five level model helps us to plan for success. By understanding the
system within which we are working we can more clearly define what success looks
like within that system. This allows us to be strategic, to develop tactics, tools and
metrics. To rephrase: it allows us to understand the tools and metrics we need to carry
out the actions required to be strategic, to achieve success within the system.

References:
The Natural Step, Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, Retrieved March
2015 http://www.naturalstep.org/en/our­approach
Robert, K.H et al (2002) Journal of Cleaner Production 10 (2002) 197­214 Strategic
Sustainable Development­selection,design and synergies of selected tools.
http://www.foroandinopvc.org.co/documentos/Strategic%20Sustainable%20Development%20­%20K.H%20Robert%20et%20al.pdf

Submitted by Findhorn Foundation

The challenge

Planning within complex systems is..complex, and without a clear
understanding of the different levels that are involved we are unlikely to be successful.
We may struggle to have a clear idea of what a successful outcome is, what tools are
appropriate, what tactics and strategies to adopt. This can lead to wasted time,
resources, frustration and ultimately, failure.

“The object of all work is accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be
forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose,as well as
perspiration.”
Thomas A. Edison

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