Guidance on implementation
Chronos can be used by individuals and organisations
alike to develop their knowledge of the business case for
sustainable development.
Chronos speaks across different sectors, functions and regions
to reach the widest possible audience. Here are some practical tips
for anyone considering how to get the best out of Chronos in their
organisation:
- Link Chronos to business strategy. What risks and opportunities
does sustainable development
present for your company? What skills and capabilities will be
needed to address these? That is where Chronos can make a
difference.
- Link Chronos to training strategy. What groups of employee
could benefit most from Chronos? The Board, top executives, middle
managers, young leaders, new recruits, or everyone? Are any
existing initiatives underway to educate employees about
sustainable development? If so, could Chronos support them?
- Before distributing Chronos to employees, think carefully about
how it is positioned. Will it be presented to employees like a
strategically important learning tool, or just another optional
training course?
- When considering how to position Chronos, begin with the
overall priorities of your organisation and then focus down on the
needs of particular employee groups. Be prepared to demonstrate how
Chronos aligns with corporate values and priorities.
- Communicate the value of Chronos to senior managers and
decision makers, as well as to the target employees. This will
increase its profile in the organisation, adding to its potential
success and impact.
- Prepare learners adequately before they use Chronos, and give
them an opportunity to discuss their experiences afterwards.
- Use Chronos as a foundation for further sustainable development
training, in particular face-to-face activities which complement
the activities in Chronos. Encourage discussion and debate about
the issues in order to foster a sense of shared commitment.
- Because everyone has their own learning style, try to use a
variety of different settings and approaches in your activity
design.
- Chronos will increase awareness of sustainable development at
both a personal and professional level. Be prepared to manage
increased expectations.
- Chronos can help you to understand what your employees think
about sustainable development. Use this opportunity to explore the
strategic opportunity of sustainable development for your company.
- Before ordering Chronos, consider carefully how many employees
would benefit from using it now and in the future. Take full
advantage of the pricing model by ordering a sufficiently large
licence (if you underestimate, you can always come back and extend
your licence later).