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Fast Track

The Fast Track can be taken as a series, as stand-alone workshops or in combination with any other Sustainability Leadership Program workshops.


Purpose

The Fast Track five-day series has been developed in response to an increasing number of inquiries for this type of intensive learning format.

In order to be awarded the Certificate of Completion, participants need to attend 65 contact hours or ten one-day workshops. To receive the Principles of Sustainability, participants need to attend 23 contact hours or five one-day workshops.

Fast Track schedule

All sessions take place from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the historic White Stag Block in downtown Portland, OR.

Course Instructor(s) Dates
The Business Case for Sustainability: Opportunity in a Changing Economy Chris Forney May 14, 2012
Sustainable Land Management: Connecting Natural, Economic and Social Systems Kevin Halsey May 15, 2012
The Equity Challenge: How to Balance Your Triple Bottom Line Tony DeFalco May 16, 2012
Finance for Sustainability: Innovative Strategies for Public and Private Sectors Aaron James May 17, 2012
Sustainability Reporting: Performance Metrics and Decision Making Julie Lockhart May 18, 2012


September 17–21, 2012

Course Instructor(s) Dates
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Zero Waste Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line Dorothy Atwood September 17, 2012
Putting Value on Natural Resources: Sustainability Through an Ecosystem Lens Kevin Halsey, Paul Manson September 18, 2012
Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework Marsha Willard September 19, 2012
Climate Change and Business: Risks, Opportunities, and Adaptation Strategies Ann Radil September 20, 2012
Using Sustainability to Build Effective Organizations: Triple Bottom Line as a Key to Long-lasting Success William Newman September 21, 2012


December 3–7, 2012

Course Instructor(s) Dates
Topics to be announced

Audience

These workshops are designed for those interested in theoretical foundation and practical tools for leading organizations, communities, and individuals to develop sustainable living and working environments.

Registration Discounts

Register for multiple workshops and receive a discount:

  • Register for three or more workshops and receive 10% off the regular Early Bird rate.
  • Register for all five Fast Track workshops and receive 15% off the regular Early Bird rate. (This option available only if you register and attend all five Fast Track sessions)

NOTE: To receive these discounts please call 800-824-2714

Traveling to Portland, Oregon

Portland has been a national leader in sustainable practices, with many convenient travel options. Several hotels offer government rates to SLP participants.



March 2011 Fast Track participants on the roof of the White Stag Block during a tour of the building.


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