6. Mapping your background to this career area

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If you have a background in the “TEM” part of STEM, your analytical and quantitative skills will serve you will for working in this career area in data analysis and decision-making, performance measurement and KPIs,…
Even if you prefer to pursue the more qualitative and behavioral side of this career area, your analytical skills will be very valuable in helping you to analyze and quantify qualitative data gathered from stakeholder engagement activities, for example.
If you have a technology background, you might find it interesting to develop tools to support sustainable supply chain networks, including green/inclusive procurement and logistics.

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If you have a background in the “S” part of STEM, your science training would be very well-aligned with work in this career area which ultimately involves creating a new way in which humans can thrive while protecting the environment.
Depending on your specific background in science (biology? chemistry? health science? …) you might consider doing working on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation/adaptation, natural resource management, inclusive and accessible health, just to provide a few examples.

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If your background falls within human or science sciences your training is directly applicable to many aspects of this career area. Why? Because you have knowledge and skills in understanding people and their behavior and are thus well equipped to work not only on the social impact elements but also on behavioral change drivers of environmental protection.
If you have a background on psychology (clinical, social, organizational) you are well fitted to work in stakeholder engagement or change management, for example.
If you have knowledge of anthropology, sociology, political sciences, you can put it to good use working in community engagement, sustainability policy development, community based participatory research, just to name a few.

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If you have studied business or general management, your training provides a solid foundation for most career areas within the pathway of Sustainable Strategy & Transformation.
If you have strength in strategic planning, you can leverage it in the development of a clear and compelling vision for sustainability within the organization, aligning it with overall business goals.
Your leadership and management acumen will prove critical in leading sustainable transformations by applying change management principles to engage employees, manage resistance, and ensure successful adoption of sustainable practices.

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If you are coming from a creative background, there are many ways to leverage your knowledge and skills in the world of Sustainable Strategy and transformation.
By incorporating design, arts, architecture, media, and other creative skills into their work, Sustainable Strategy & Transformation professionals can make sustainability initiatives more engaging, relatable, and visually appealing to stakeholders, thereby increasing their impact and fostering a deeper connection with sustainability goals.
Some specific examples of skills that will be very helpful are Design Thinking, visual storytelling, green building and green urban planning, sustainable product design.