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Key Ingredients for Institutional Success in Implementing Climate Change SolutionsKey Ingredients for Institutional Success in Implementing Climate Change Solutions

Wendell C. BraseChair, Climate Solutions Steering Group, University of CaliforniaVice Chancellor, Administrative & Business Services, UC Irvine

wcbrase@uci.edu

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10 Predictors of Success in Addressing Any Large/Complex Problem

10 Predictors of Success in Addressing Any Large/Complex Problem

1. A goal that is simple and clear 2.A goal that is measurable with understandable metrics 3.Measurable milestones vs. abstract lofty goals4.Agreement on implementation priorities 5.Bona fide bottom-up/top-down value system6.Shared expectations that status quo must change7.Realistic expectation of required $ investment8.Understand scale of problem and term of solution9.Shared knowledge/common language for metrics, attributes, priorities, and expectations10. Accountability and performance goal “mainstreaming”

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Carbon Neutrality = Large/Complex Problem Carbon Neutrality = Large/Complex Problem

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UC Irvine GHG Emissions Projections and Targets

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10 Predictors of Success Strategic Factors vs. Organizational Readiness

10 Predictors of Success Strategic Factors vs. Organizational Readiness

1. A goal that is simple and clear ✓2.A goal that is measurable with understandable metrics ✓3.Measurable milestones vs. abstract lofty goals ✓4.Agreement on implementation priorities ✓5.Bona fide bottom-up/top-down value system6.Shared expectations that status quo must change7.Realistic expectation of required $ investment ✓8.Understand scale of problem and term of solution ✓9.Shared knowledge/common language for metrics, attributes, priorities, and expectations10. Accountability and performance goal “mainstreaming”

✓ = Addressed in ACUPCC Implementation Guide (AASHE 2009)

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Behavioral Predictors of Organizational ReadinessBehavioral Predictors of Organizational Readiness

Workplace Values:

5. Bona fide bottom-up/top-down value system

6. Shared expectations that status quo must change

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Behavioral Predictors of Organizational ReadinessUCI Performance Improvement Model

Behavioral Predictors of Organizational ReadinessUCI Performance Improvement Model

Leadership Qualitiesand Behaviors

(6 behaviors)

Management Detractors(6 behaviors)

Effective ManagementBehaviors(19 behaviors)

Workplace RespectMeasures

(6 measures)

Workplace CooperationMeasures

(9 measures)

Teamwork EffectivenessMeasures

(7 measures)

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Team Effectiveness MeasuresTeam Effectiveness Measures

“In my work group…

• We share a common set of goals

• We embrace the same standards of effectiveness

• We share common values of service, quality, and excellence

• We do not wait for complaints before tackling a new problem

• We continually improve our practices, productivity, and effectiveness

• We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers

• I believe my work group is efficient and productive”

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“In my work group…

• Everyone shares responsibility for results

• A suggestion about the way we do things is valued even if it’s initially the wrong suggestion

• When work problems surface, my co-workers produce information and ideas that help solve the problem

• When faced with a setback, my work group experiences fewer interpersonal problems

• We share expertise when faced with a challenging task

• We share leadership responsibilities and often hand off leadership roles from project to project

• People are not concerned about whether tasks are divided fairly

• Problems with the way we do our work are faced and attended to

• Differences of opinion are resolved using facts”

Workplace Cooperation MeasuresWorkplace Cooperation Measures

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“In my work group…

• People who look for better ways of doing things are respected and rewarded

• We experience a climate of mutual respect

• I can provide honest, constructive criticism to my work group about the way it functions without being penalized

• I can share (work) problems without concern about appearing stupid

• People accept each other’s strengths and weaknesses

• Interpersonal conflicts are addressed and resolved”

Workplace Respect MeasuresWorkplace Respect Measures

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Behavioral Predictors of Organizational ReadinessBehavioral Predictors of Organizational Readiness

Common Vocabulary:

9. Shared knowledge/common language for metrics, attributes, priorities, and expectations

www2.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/pcc/newsletter/img/22/Implementer25questions.pdf

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Behavioral Predictors of Organizational ReadinessBehavioral Predictors of Organizational Readiness

Staff-to-Line Transition:

10. Accountability and performance goal “mainstreaming”

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Questions?Questions?