Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online
Lead Circularity Strategies. Generate Business Value.
Incorporating circularity principles into sustainability strategies is essential for addressing sustainability issues. However, circularity is not just another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for achieving sustainability goals. In addition to conserving natural resources and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, it has the potential to extend the life cycle of products and materials, open up circular business opportunities, reduce costs and increase jobs.
The INSEAD Executive Education Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online will help you overcome roadblocks to circularity in your organisation and successfully adopt the right circular business model to drive economic benefits by helping you to identify current challenges that are preventing adoption of circularity at an organisational level, create a framework linking product or market characteristics to circular business model choices, experience the circular business model from design to strategy and create a roadmap to circularity for an organisation.
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Who is this programme for?
Business leaders looking to integrate circularity principles and sustainable practices to achieve business goals
Mid-senior level sustainability professionals aiming to scale up their organisation’s sustainability portfolio and position circularity as a value driver for the business
Consultants wanting to stay relevant and provide innovative circular solutions for organisations.
Programme benefits
Learn to implement circular business models that deliver value through structured, application-based curriculum based on INSEAD’s extensive working experience with manufacturers
Gain practical understanding of the circular economy model including its principles, benefits and challenges
Gather the latest insights into a rapidly evolving field with perspectives on emerging trends, best practices and case studies from around the world
Understand how to assimilate circularity principles with existing expertise like innovative thinking, systems thinking, design for sustainability and life cycle assessment
Gain confidence and vision to engage with your employer on contributing to a more sustainable future
Identify challenges organisations face in working to create a circular economy strategy that is economically viable through the value, access, process (VAP) framework using real life examples.
Programme modules
The Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online consists of five modules expertly designed to equip you to lead circularity initiatives and create actionable strategies for business impact. The modules are conveniently delivered online and incorporate real-world case studies.
5 weeks | Online and live virtual
Basic principles of circularity
Products as potential candidates for circularity
Challenges of implementing a circular economy
Opportunities for circularity in an organisation
Methods of designing for circularity
Steps to be taken to redesign a product for circularity
Obstacles to redesigning a product for circularity
Exploration of INSEAD’s VAP framework
Challenges in creating an economically viable circular economy strategy
Need for planning, testing and analysis in strategy execution
Development of a circular economy business case
Variables associated with circular economy initiatives
Creating organisational buy-in for a circularity project
Concept of circularity in business models
Value potential of circularity for organisations
Approaches to circularity that define circular business models
Creating a roadmap to circularity
*Programme topics and themes are subject to change.
Programme experience
Cases studies from across industries covering circularity success stories and failed initiatives
Access to INSEAD’s VAP framework for navigating the transition from linear to circular business models
One required assignment per module, with general feedback provided by the grading team
One live session with faculty and weekly office hours conducted by programme leaders
Video lectures explaining topics of interest such as circular economy, extended producer responsibility and environmental regulation
Learning plan activities in each module that enable participants to apply the curriculum directly to their organisation
Optional activities and discussions throughout the modules to enhance your learning experience
Opportunity to network with industry leaders looking to leverage circular economy principles for business value
Programme director
Programme Director for the Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online; Professor of Technology and Operations Management; The Bianca and James Pitt Chair in Environmental Sustainability, INSEAD Sustainable Business Initiative
His research focus is on socially and environmentally responsible operations management. Topics of interest include the circular economy, extended producer responsibility and ...
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by INSEAD Executive Education.
FAQs
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org and a dedicated programme advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
The Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than three to five hours per week, enabling you to benefit from this impactful programme while balancing your work responsibilities. The programme offers a blend of self-paced modules and live interaction.
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific programme schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Participating in interactive activities such as a programme playbook, try-it activities and group discussions
Completing required assignments.
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on programme activities.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will also have the opportunity to engage with other participants during the live sessions.
The Strategies for a Circular Economy – Online is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 24 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
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Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with INSEAD Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
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