ABSTRACT
System leadership is an appropriate model for achieving a sustainable future. This chapter will propose and describe methods for development of system leadership, within the context of the three propositions introduced in Chapter 2: sustainability requires leadership approaches based upon the natural environment structure, sustainability requires leadership capable of transcending boundaries and artificial barriers, and sustainability requires leadership capable of seeing the big picture and influencing the entire system. The development of system leadership and achievement of systems change are examined, along with the global aspects of and barriers and challenges to development of system leadership. Strategies and tools for development of system leadership for sustainability are examined. This chapter will build upon existing system leadership literature by examining leadership methods and tools most appropriate for addressing sustainability issues among a broad base of diverse stakeholders, with diverse perspectives of environmental issues and priorities.
