Uncovering the human competencies that drive sustainable strategic management: A focus on Brazilian enterprises with ambitions to save the planet

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on how organizations can integrate, manage, and evaluate sustainable practices in a strategically planned manner. The human competencies behind sustainable strategic management were identified as the contingent factor predicting the success of an organizational strategy in this area and the success of sustainably managing company practices. These successes rely upon the consistent energy of an ethically aligned leadership vision to prompt widespread action among employees.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Uncovering the human competencies that drive sustainable strategic management: A focus on Brazilian enterprises with ambitions to save the planet", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 5-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2019-0058