Rethinking Tomorrow’s Leaders for a Sustainable Future

Session Rundown:

• Welcome & Introduction

• Opening Presentation / Keynote

  
  

Topic: From Business to Purpose: The Evolving Role of Leaders in Driving Social andEnvironmental Impact

Roundtable 1: Leadership Qualities for a Sustainable FuturePrompt: What qualities and actions should define tomorrow’s leaders in responding tosustainability challenges and social change?

• What core traits will define a purpose-driven leader?

• How can leaders balance business performance with environmental and social responsibilities?

• Which traditional leadership assumptions or models hinder sustainable development progress?

• Report Out: ~1-minute summary from each table

  
  

Roundtable 2: Reimagining Leadership Development for a Sustainable FuturePrompt: How can we nurture future leaders through education, workplace culture, and policy?

• What changes are needed in higher education, training, mentorship, etc.?

• What roles do industry and academia play?

• Report Out: ~1-minute summary from each table

  
  

Roundtable 3: Action & Commitment

Prompt: What can you do in your role to better support the development of leaders of tomorrow?

• Reflect individually, then share commitments at the table

• Identify collective opportunities for collaboration or follow-up

• Report Out: ~1-minute summary from each table

  
  

Closing

•  Share post-event follow-up plans (e.g. Summary report, call for action, etc.)

• Networking opportunity

  
  

Learnings

• Identify the global challenges and opportunities driving the need for sustainable, socially responsible leadership.

•  Explore the values, mindsets, and competencies essential for developing purpose driven leaders to create business and societal impact.

• Co-create strategies to transform leadership education and organisational practices for a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable future.

  
  

Post-Event Actions

• Explore collaboration or follow-up engagement opportunities.

• Support the publication of a session summary or insight report.

• Share key takeaways with your teams, students, or networks to broaden the impact of the discussion.

Speakers

Dr. Fred Kei-tat Ku

Programme Director, Business Education for Social Good (BESGO)

Associate Dean, CUHK Business School

BESGO, CUHK