Abstract
Abstract In this paper, we explore the role of leadership in advancing sustainable and resilient construction and development projects. In contrast to leadership theories that focus on individual differences in leadership styles or competencies, we explore what leaders actually do to promote sustainable construction within a complex, multi-stakeholder context. Using the Zibi Development in Canada's capital as a case study, we uncover five specific leadership tasks required to drive more sustainable urban transformations: inspirational work, integrative work, identity work, implementation work and institutional work. Our primary contribution is therefore the development of the 5I model of sustainability leadership, grounded in practice, which describes the hard work of leadership required for One Planet Living.
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