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We believe resilient organizations and people have the capacity to lead the transition to a low carbon, socially inclusive economy. No matter if you are just starting your career or well on your way, you can build the Transition Leadership skills, practices and mindsets needed to make positive change. Our programs and free content are designed to provide accessible opportunities to the diverse community of ambitious professionals motivated to work for a better world.
ASI Programs
ASI Masterclass in Transition Leadership
A unique professional development program for people, at any point in their career, who want to lead Canada’s transition to a sustainable and equitable economy. Created at the nexus of climate science and social equity principles with a focus on Indigenous perspectives, each module incorporates academic rigour, practical insights, and is taught by leading practitioners and experts in their field.
ASI Breakthrough Leadership for Transition
A program tailored for organizations who want to leverage opportunities unearthed by disruption and lead positive change. This multifaceted program explores and builds the capacities, practices, and mindsets to navigate – and lead through – Canada’s most pressing transition issues.
Transition Leadership Credential
The transition to a low-carbon and socially inclusive future requires new abilities and mindsets. This one-of-a kind accreditation program supports and measures the ability of academic and professional institutions to nurture these capacities within their students, ensuring that emerging leaders receive the critical learning experiences required to embrace future challenges.
How change is happening
Member Spotlight: Meet Vanessa Sun!
Meet Vanessa Sun, a valued member of ASI’s Members Network! Vanessa specializes in various aspects of sustainability, including nature-based solutions, sustainable finance, and sustainable workforce development. Previously, she spent two and a half years as an analyst...
The Critical Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Our Path to a Greener Future
Many climate readiness investments in Canada primarily focus on industry and large businesses, leaving non-profits without the support they need to futureproof themselves. However, the non-profit sector is crucial, contributing $192 billion to Canada's economy...
ASI Report: Leveraging Technology for a Healthy Planet
In this ASI report, explore how emerging technologies are advancing environmental solutions and the opportunities this presents for philanthropy and investors.
Yesterday’s thinking cannot solve tomorrow’s problems
Transition Leadership is the capacity to understand, implement and inspire positive change to build a sustainable world. It is a set of skills that helps professionals at all stages of their career to navigate complexity and create value that’s good for people, good for business, and good for the planet.
Unlock the purpose in your work. Discover Transition Leadership skills, practices and mindsets to harness the positive opportunities for tomorrow, today.
Transition Leadership Capabilities
Transition Leadership capabilities function as the foundation of all our programs, and as guiding principles for Transition Leaders.
They are essential for Transition Leadership, in conjunction with awareness of systemic drivers of transition, including the importance of embracing indigenous knowledge.
ASI’s capability framework unlocks the potential for impact through learning, practicing, communicating, and supporting others in their Transition Leadership journeys.
Transition is inevitable. The capacity and skills to steer transition and leverage new opportunities is what will set leaders and leading organizations apart.