Presenting Sustainability: More Than Just the Plan
Creating a sustainability plan is a significant undertaking, requiring weeks or months of research, collaboration, and refinement.
However, presenting the plan to stakeholders, such as the Senior Leadership Team, school governors, or students, can be met with disinterest if the language used is overly technical.
Terms like "sequestered carbon" may be familiar to those who created the plan, but can sound like "technical gobbledegook" to others.
Effective Presentation is Key
To engage the whole school community, it's essential to present the plan clearly and avoid using jargon.
- Speak the audience's language, not yours
- Avoid technical terms that may confuse or alienate stakeholders
Speak Their Language, Not Yours
By presenting the plan in an accessible and engaging way, you can inspire passion and enthusiasm in your audience, making them more likely to support and participate in the sustainability initiative.
Author's summary: Clearly presenting a sustainability plan is crucial for engaging the whole school community.