The SMI out in the world
Excited to share the highlights from our workshop at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2024) in Chicago!
Our session focused on developing a Sustainability Mindset through innovative pedagogical approaches. Participants left with new insights and tools, including:
1. An understanding of the Sustainability Mindset principles and a new assessment tool.
2. Engaging discussions with global colleagues using the SMI in teaching and research.
3. A firsthand experience with the Sustainability Mindset Indicator (SMI), including personal and group profiles.
4. New perspectives gained through social learning.
5. Collaborative dialogues that fostered collective meaning.
6. Networking opportunities to expand professional connections and practices.



The workshop was a multilevel learning experience, starting with a cognitive deep dive into the SMI framework, followed by an immersive activity where participants received personalized reports. We then transformed the room into a lively ‘suq’, a North African market, where presenters from nine countries shared their innovative teaching experiences with the SMI. The diversity of cultural and educational contexts enriched our discussions and provided a dynamic platform for interaction and learning.
The final phase of the workshop allowed for sharing insights and responding to participants’ questions, solidifying the collective knowledge gained.
Thank you to all who participated and contributed to making this workshop a success! Looking forward to continuing these important conversations and applying these insights in our work.