Sustainability: business, life, environment

There is a new generation of professionals who are turning their sustainability educations, eco awareness, and environmental passions into career ambitions.  However, entry-level and senior level positions are the best places to make career moves in green professional jobs, suggests Peter Beadle, president of Greenjobs.com. 

So the question becomes: How do you climb the green ladder of success once in an organization?

Traditional business practices would tell you to be self-sufficient and work your way up through a combination of drive, determination, and a lot of hard work.  

An alternative approach is to raise your visibility in the organization.  This will expose you to other people in the organization, gain a broader perspective of potential green opportunities, and allow you to identify and refine your leadership qualities.

1.    Step outside the confines of your specific position: Become involved in projects and activities that embrace sustainability concepts and promote business sustainability.  If your company has a sustainability program, this is a great place to start.
 
2.    Expand your corporate green network: engage in internal business activities, networking events, internal and external training, professional organizations, and business communities.  An easy option to engage in your company’s community outreach programs.

3.    Avoid being the expert: Keep an open mind to receiving new information that will expand your perspective.  An appreciation of both sides of a discussion about a sustainability concept is often to your advantage.  It also helps you avoid conflict with others seeking to climb the ladder.

4.    Be on the winning team.  Seek out and be a part of the best ideas, even if they are not you own.  It is always better to be in support of something rather than against.  Being part of business sustainability success is a win-win for you and the company.

Keep learning and developing your green knowledge and leadership skills.  Authentic interest in the value-added green projects and business sustainability will differentiate you in the organization. 

We at Taiga Company encourage you to climb the green ladder and make sustainable change in the business world.  Go for it!!!