Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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Boldly Go Around the World Experiencing a World of Innovation
Thursday 11 October 2012 Somewhere around 200 BC, a Greek scientist named Aristarchus suggested that the Earth revolved around the Sun and not, as…
Tools for Teams Longer Version
Recruit your alter-ego As business becomes more challenging, organisations are rediscovering the power of effective teams.
The Tao of Management
Management moves / or the Tao of Management Tai Chi, yoga and other movement sciences shows us tools to help us relax and to…
Tools for Teams
Recruit your alter-ego As business becomes more challenging, organisations are rediscovering the power of effective teams.
Competence to Skills Mapping
Competence to Skills Mapping By Dr Riaan Steenberg A skill is not the same as competence. A skill is an ability. Competence is the…
FutureSkills and FutureTrends
It is so easy to get stuck in today and not look at tomorrow. The reality that is unfolding around us is that of…
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