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12 Social Shifts for 2012

Posted 14 December 2011

With the passing of 2011, we wave goodbye to a season marked by deep economic uncertainty, violent summer riots, persistent questions about public institutions and a general belief that, surely, things can only get better.

But what challenges can we expect to face as a society in 2012? It’s been said that the only way to control the future is to shape it today.

As a social futurist, my interest in the future is not merely in its technological, economic or... Click for more

What’s your view?

Do you expect 2012 to be better than 2011?

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A Change of Environment

04 February 2012

Much is said and written these days on the subject of leadership: leadership in business, leadership in society, leadership in the family and leadership in Christian ministry. One aspect of leadership that is often neglected, however, is that of wholeness. True leaders needs to be whole, or developing wholeness, in every area of life -- in marriage, emotions, finances and spirituality. We need... Click for more

Five Leadership Shifts for 2012

The Big Trends that will Shape Organisational Cultures

Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple’s recently knighted chief designer, has said that ‘it’s easy to be different, but very difficult to be better.’

He should know! The entire foundation of Apple’s domination of the phone and tablet markets is driven by one thing above all. It is committed to delivering products that provide a consistently better user experience than its competitors.

Steve Jobs will be remembered in history not for his design ability so much as his willingness to... Click for more

Civil Disobedience
Power is amoral -- it can be used for good or evil. How should we react when someone is abusing the priviledge of power? Should we just lie down and take it, or take to the streets in revolution?
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How can busy church leaders find time to engage strategically with the future?

Mal Fletcher answers in this unique, 30 min interview with Premier Radio, as part of a two-part series. Click here for Part 2.

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