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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15 Critical Components of Implementing Career Clusters
15 Critical Components of Implementing Career Clusters: Clearinghouse of Articles and Resources: > Administrative Support “Out on a Limb on Our Own…
The Average South African Company
The Average South African Company By Dr Riaan Steenberg The average South African company is not the large corporate shown on conference stages.
Identify the Stages of Team Development
– Identify the stages of team development – Interpret and manage group dynamics – Source tools to structure and write professional and effective assignments…
Not so short guide to developing a team
A systematic guide to developing a team through purpose, forming, storming, norming, performing and renewal, with clustered management skills and practical checklists for each…
Public Money and For-Profit Higher Education
Public Money and For-Profit Higher Education By Dr Riaan Steenberg When public money flows into higher education, the question is not only who receives…
Stratified Systems Theory
THE NATURE AND ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN INTELLECTUAL CAPABILITY: A DISCUSSION OF STRATIFIED SYSTEMS THEORY THE NATURE AND ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN INTELLECTUAL…
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