Abstract
Fundamental to Leadership in Sustainability, a course in the Masters in Sustainability and Climate Policy (coursework) offered through Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute, is that the complexity, flexibility and vitality of sustainability are precisely why sustainability practitioners commit themselves to finding new and innovative solutions to complex problems. The course asks the student to “think differently” and to engage in debate that inspires and encourages creative thinking strategies for the planning and development of our cities and communities. This paper details what the course is about, how it is structured and what the connections are between creativity, sustainability and theories of leadership, arguing that strong and resilient leadership requires thinking differently in order to deal with “wicked problems” associated with sustainability.
Highlights
IntroductionIn 2007, the Australian Government produced a paper, Tackling Wicked Problems: A Public Policy
In 2007, the Australian Government produced a paper, Tackling Wicked Problems: A Public PolicyProblem, where the Australian Public Service was seen to be increasingly confronted with complex problems, referring to these issues as “wicked problems”: the kind that challenge “governance structures, our skills base and our organisational capacity” [1] (p. 3)
Sustainability 2014, 6 of every debate, question, dilemma or value shift that faces today’s sustainability practitioners, whether they may be city planners or work for an NGO, whether issues are relating to health, social welfare, the economy or the environment: Wicked problems are characterised by social complexity: they cross the boundaries of APS
Summary
In 2007, the Australian Government produced a paper, Tackling Wicked Problems: A Public Policy. Problem, where the Australian Public Service was seen to be increasingly confronted with complex problems, referring to these issues as “wicked problems”: the kind that challenge “governance structures, our skills base and our organisational capacity” [1] This paper calls for greater research and reflection on the impact of creative thinking strategies in providing strong leadership in sustainability practice to deal with “wicked problems”, including how might we plan better, more diverse, dynamic and more resilient cities and communities for the future by using creative thinking strategies.
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