Step 5: Take action

Checklist

• Review your workshop or collaborative activity output

Go through your collaborative document and polling data, remember to share it with us. See if there is anything that stands out as an area that people would like to work on.


• Write a proposal

Create summary material for decision makers and fellow employees.


• Draft an advocacy letter

It can be from a small group of committed employees or you can begin gathering signatures to show mass support.


• Make the pitch

Set up a meeting with the executive decision-maker or influencer


• Set goals and create a timeline

See our example below. You may want to factor in raising awareness and involving staff and students.


• Get clear on next steps

Change takes time - build on each action one step at a time.


• Send a follow-up

Recap the discussion and action items, share gratitude for the opportunity to come to the table.


• Be open and collaborate

The sustainability journey is a long and collaborative one. Share the tasks with like-minded colleagues who can support you.


• Debrief with your community

Discuss what worked, what didn’t work, and what was missed. Identify best practices and additional steps to take, share with the ALT SIG via our collaborative doc.


• Act on your next step sooner than later

Keep the momentum, and don’t be disparaged if you hit a roadblock. If your target feels out of reach, focus on achieving small wins until you can regroup on the larger issues. Check in with the wider community for support and advice if you get stuck.

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