In December 2001, faculty experts at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan published a breakthrough book entitled Positive Organization Scholarship (POS) that challenged the traditional belief that “good management equates with maintaining order and seeking conformity”. POS is a movement in the organizational science based on the premise that focusing on positive dynamics in the workplace such as trust, compassion, resilience, and work-life balance will open the window to individual and organizational excellence. Granted that negative factors cannot be ignored within organizations, POS seeks to understand and explain which organizational elements create highest performance, taking the negative elements and recognizing that they block and undermine positive workplace performance.
At its core, POS defies the notion that employees should “play by the rules of the game”. Traditional management discouraged any type of deviance, even ones with positive outcomes. What makes POS so compelling in the 21st Century is its commitment to promote positive deviance, fostering creativity and innovation within the organization resulting in higher performance. POS combines the studies of organizational science and social science, and understands that the 21st Century employee wants to be led, not managed. “Organizations are the mediating institutions that create most of what society needs – whether it is education, business enterprise or health”[1], so it is important that we commit ourselves to creating positive energy by investing more in the core of organizations: the people. Positive leadership combines the ability to stimulate, encourage, and guide both at work and in life with a strong concern for health, happiness, and development of your team.
POS is just beginning to break ground in today’s organizations, but we can already feel its impact and importance for driving the world into a more unified and positive global community. The POS commitment to finding out what makes organizations function well will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations that provide us with life essentials, and the innovative and creative capabilities of developing minds will be able to come up with breakthrough research into improving today’s most dangerous global problems. By focusing on developing ourselves today, we will become part of a better global community tomorrow.
[1] Baker, W., Cameron, K., Dutton, J., Quinn, R., Spreitzer, G., “The Essence of Positive Organizational Scholarship: Unlocking the Generative Capabilities in Human Communities”. The Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Accelerating Change
Our speed of life has been accelerating along with the innovation of technology: the television, the radio, and now the internet. The transmission of news and knowledge has become instantly possible. For an organization, the ability to conduct "continual systemic adaptation" (Cowan; Todoric, 1996) to this ever-changing environment is becoming a crucial necessity. Accelerating Change is a terminology coined to describe the new type of flexibility and speed needed of an organization in this fast paced world of information technology and constant shifts in consumer interest and demands. The organization must be prepared to "fundamentally change they way they think" and be "open to the idea of continuous learning" (Shelton; Darling, 2001).
This concept is indeed difficult to adapt to, asking for an organization and its members for constant agility and will to change. Yet it is as simple as Darwin’s idea of "Natural Selection" and comparable to the idea of "Survival of the Fittest" coined by Herbert Spencer, where in the case of management, the "strongest [organization is enabled] to survive and the weaker, more poorly adjusted ones to die out." (http://www.wwco.com/religion/believe/believe_15.html)
For an organization of have the complex flexibility, awareness of the new Quantum paradigm becomes crucial. Quantum seeing will release organizations from "remain[ing] stuck in their current mindsets" (Shelton; Darling, 2001). Quantum thinking will enable the organization to become aware of its own parodoxity, providing solutions to management questions that "simply cannot be answered logical, linear, decision-making processes" (Shelton; Darling, 2003). In this era of increased fluctuation in ideologies and systems, for any organization to "effectively fulfill their leadership roll, as well as their management roll," (Shelton; Darling, 2003) it must have the ability to "take them beyond the world of mechanistic, reductionistic, deterministic principals and practices" (Shelton; Darling, 2003) by structurally reforming their systems of Management, loosing the levels of bureaucracy, simplifying the process of actions, to essentially boost the effectiveness of radical decisions made.
As the organization takes in these qualities of flexibility, towards all aspects of social, political, environmental, cultural and global elements trough their quantum skills, it will build the basis of this learning organization and render the competency and speed needed to cope with our emergent world.
Empowerment Capital
Empowerment Capital has gained widespread popularity in the 21st Century as companies are beginning to realize the benefits of developing knowledge and skill within the organization. Empowerment Capital was first acknowledged in the mid 1900s as researchers from around the world-notably Hiroyuki Atarni from Japan-began to study the invisible assets of companies. The term combines the concept of “empowerment” and human development with the economic concept of “capital” and believes that the individual development of employees will in turn result in a greater return for the organization. Empowerment Capital is a cutting-edge concept that encourages innovation and diversity; it believes in collective learning, and it focuses on enriching and deepening the abilities of employees to gain a competitive advantage through knowledge and skill.
So why is this significant for 21st century professionals? Today we live in the era of the knowledge-based company. In the knowledge economy, the value of corporations is directly related to their knowledge and intellectual capital. The firm can no longer sustain a competitive edge through cash investments and modern technology, and must rely on its ability to innovate and extract breakthrough ideas for corporate survival. The World is currently in a fast paced movement towards a new paradigm. People are looking for fulfillment in their work and are realizing their potential and value to the global economy. Investing in human capital creates positive dynamics in the workplace. It generates drive and motivation, and stimulates the creative ability of individuals that will allow for the greatest corporate return of Empowerment Capital.
Although Empowerment Capital was first a matter of corporate productivity, we can now expand our perception a little and begin to see the possible benefits that it can produce at the macro level, as well. If the investment in human capital generates the ability to innovate and perform more effectively in a micro organization, this creative and breakthrough area of research also has the ability to change how the public sector planning and development is done in cities, communities, and whole nations. By developing the abilities of citizens, we will foster creativity and productivity to advance struggling economies and perhaps lower the poverty line and improve health conditions in developing countries. Empowerment Capital will spark research and generate a vast sum of knowledge to tackle today’s major global issues, and through collective action and knowledge collaboration we can cultivate global unity and world peace for tomorrow.
So why is this significant for 21st century professionals? Today we live in the era of the knowledge-based company. In the knowledge economy, the value of corporations is directly related to their knowledge and intellectual capital. The firm can no longer sustain a competitive edge through cash investments and modern technology, and must rely on its ability to innovate and extract breakthrough ideas for corporate survival. The World is currently in a fast paced movement towards a new paradigm. People are looking for fulfillment in their work and are realizing their potential and value to the global economy. Investing in human capital creates positive dynamics in the workplace. It generates drive and motivation, and stimulates the creative ability of individuals that will allow for the greatest corporate return of Empowerment Capital.
Although Empowerment Capital was first a matter of corporate productivity, we can now expand our perception a little and begin to see the possible benefits that it can produce at the macro level, as well. If the investment in human capital generates the ability to innovate and perform more effectively in a micro organization, this creative and breakthrough area of research also has the ability to change how the public sector planning and development is done in cities, communities, and whole nations. By developing the abilities of citizens, we will foster creativity and productivity to advance struggling economies and perhaps lower the poverty line and improve health conditions in developing countries. Empowerment Capital will spark research and generate a vast sum of knowledge to tackle today’s major global issues, and through collective action and knowledge collaboration we can cultivate global unity and world peace for tomorrow.
Knowledge Management
In our information society in which "creation, distribution, diffusion, use, and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity," (Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_society) our ability to received, process, absorb, and discard this exploding volume of information and knowledge has become far stretched to its limits. As we approach these limits of human abilities, there comes a necessity to process information more effectively, a process of sorting out the less important, to discard the useless, along with gaining intellectual capital. It is crucial for an organization in our current era to develop their individual systems of Knowledge Management.
Throughout history, the Chinese have stated that to "Know thy enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered." (Sun Tsu, 1910) These ideas can be reapplied in adaptation the new world of conflict, as in the recent years there have been "and increasing recognition of the importance of information technology" (http://www.la.utexas.edu/research/cgots/Papers/53.pdf).
As information becomes a universal leverage to power, one who manages knowledge and intelligence most efficiently will grasp the strength to run ahead of the game. Knowledge Management of the future will require Organizations to consciously put priority in safe guarding their intellectual capital. In a similar fashion to the way Google Search ranks its search results, one must develop strategies appropriate to their organizations, to sort through data efficiently, and prioritize information by importance, relevancy, accuracy, as well as creativity, and innovativeness. Not only focusing effort on utilizing such existing capital, the organization is encouraged to maintain a high level of research and development, in all aspects of social and intellectual capital. This will prove to be a crucial aspect of maintaining an organization on its sharpest edge, and ahead in the global corporate race.
Throughout history, the Chinese have stated that to "Know thy enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endangered." (Sun Tsu, 1910) These ideas can be reapplied in adaptation the new world of conflict, as in the recent years there have been "and increasing recognition of the importance of information technology" (http://www.la.utexas.edu/research/cgots/Papers/53.pdf).
As information becomes a universal leverage to power, one who manages knowledge and intelligence most efficiently will grasp the strength to run ahead of the game. Knowledge Management of the future will require Organizations to consciously put priority in safe guarding their intellectual capital. In a similar fashion to the way Google Search ranks its search results, one must develop strategies appropriate to their organizations, to sort through data efficiently, and prioritize information by importance, relevancy, accuracy, as well as creativity, and innovativeness. Not only focusing effort on utilizing such existing capital, the organization is encouraged to maintain a high level of research and development, in all aspects of social and intellectual capital. This will prove to be a crucial aspect of maintaining an organization on its sharpest edge, and ahead in the global corporate race.
Participative Democracy & NGOs
Participative Democracy is a practice emphasizing the participation and involvement of civil society in the political process and the operation of the political system. Societal involvement in a democratic system can take many different forms, from electing a representative by voting to direct participation in political decision making; but in essence, social participation limits state power and restores power to the citizens and organizations in civil society. Although the democratic form of governance has been around since the end of the Great War, participative democracy took its major stride in the 21st Century when the public felt more educated and capable of taking part in the decision-making process. At the same time, the world saw the rise of many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that formed another way for society to become more politically involved. Today, NGOs are responsible for many of the social movements that take place and commit themselves to addressing national and global problems that they feel are no being adequately address by the government.
Social participation in politics is an important element for democratic sustainability. It pressures the government to listen to society’s needs and directly address the public when making major changes. The absence of citizen involvement carries a cost in that governments have the liberty to operate without much public scrutiny. Government leaders can thus use their power for personal benefits and neglect the needs of their citizens. As levels of participation increase, governments can no longer operate under the radar and come under greater pressure to act with accountability and openness. NGOs have been a great form of social participation in politics because as an organization with societal support, they carry great power to influence decisions made by the national government, as well as impact international relations-as seen by the United Nations.
The future brings with it many possibilities for civil society to become more directly involved in politics. People are beginning to learn that each individual has the power to make change, and with that comes to drive to set up more NGOs, start new social movements, and address issues that are being overlooked by the state government. The world is moving towards a new form of unity as problems we face are cross-border issues. Political corruption is a particular problem in developing countries because it hinders the economy, blocks societal access to global aid, health care and education, and causes international distrust and civil wars. With more active participation from civil society, we can combine our knowledge, ideas and skills to tackle these
Social participation in politics is an important element for democratic sustainability. It pressures the government to listen to society’s needs and directly address the public when making major changes. The absence of citizen involvement carries a cost in that governments have the liberty to operate without much public scrutiny. Government leaders can thus use their power for personal benefits and neglect the needs of their citizens. As levels of participation increase, governments can no longer operate under the radar and come under greater pressure to act with accountability and openness. NGOs have been a great form of social participation in politics because as an organization with societal support, they carry great power to influence decisions made by the national government, as well as impact international relations-as seen by the United Nations.
The future brings with it many possibilities for civil society to become more directly involved in politics. People are beginning to learn that each individual has the power to make change, and with that comes to drive to set up more NGOs, start new social movements, and address issues that are being overlooked by the state government. The world is moving towards a new form of unity as problems we face are cross-border issues. Political corruption is a particular problem in developing countries because it hinders the economy, blocks societal access to global aid, health care and education, and causes international distrust and civil wars. With more active participation from civil society, we can combine our knowledge, ideas and skills to tackle these
Borderless Learning
The concept of Borderless Learning contributes to an organization’s self-flexibility and growth from within. An organization must be reflexively educational, in which constant learning is conducted in as many directions as possible. Interaction and cross-learning in a multilevel organization will form a body with combined intelligence and advanced trans-disciplinary thinking, as well as contributing to tackle our modern workplace challenges of "quality, innovation, motivation, empowerment, social responsibility, change, and diversity." (Shelton; Darling, 2003)
Our workforce has become two narrow in the individuals’ knowledge, too restricted in their creative thinking. Individuals of organizations have been driven to this state by the previous movement of specialization in field, where deep but narrow familiarity with and employee’s task was essential for their survival in the group. This however, in return lessens the common tangents between individuals in difference position/levels of the organization, shutting off the windows of discussion and exchange in information. The concept of borderless learning recognizes "organizations' [needs for] creative energy generated by difference" (Shelton; Darling, 2003), promoting dynamic flows of information within it, and rendering the individuals as “part of [the] larger, compassionate whole” (Cowan; Todorovic, 2000).
For borderless learning to become reality, managers of an organization must be open to the creative ideas of their employees, welcome innovative thinking, and often provide incentives for the new knowledge anyone provides the group, in order to "become more intentional about focusing their power at the collective level." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) Leaders must not fear the possibilities of multiple solutions in paradoxical problems, as "seemingly opposite options can be integrated into highly creative solutions." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) Similarly, the inter-departmental communication will play an important role in stimulating information exchanges between sections of the organization that formerly may not have had any connections. These inter-comunications can be effectively conducted in the "World Cafe" style, where "informal webs of conversations and social learning by which human beings discover shared meaning, access collective intelligence, and co-create the future at increasing levels of scale." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) With this, the organization can work as a "single, dynamic [one] with its own collective mind" (Cowan; Todorovic, 2000) to be as adaptive and flexible in our future society.
Our workforce has become two narrow in the individuals’ knowledge, too restricted in their creative thinking. Individuals of organizations have been driven to this state by the previous movement of specialization in field, where deep but narrow familiarity with and employee’s task was essential for their survival in the group. This however, in return lessens the common tangents between individuals in difference position/levels of the organization, shutting off the windows of discussion and exchange in information. The concept of borderless learning recognizes "organizations' [needs for] creative energy generated by difference" (Shelton; Darling, 2003), promoting dynamic flows of information within it, and rendering the individuals as “part of [the] larger, compassionate whole” (Cowan; Todorovic, 2000).
For borderless learning to become reality, managers of an organization must be open to the creative ideas of their employees, welcome innovative thinking, and often provide incentives for the new knowledge anyone provides the group, in order to "become more intentional about focusing their power at the collective level." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) Leaders must not fear the possibilities of multiple solutions in paradoxical problems, as "seemingly opposite options can be integrated into highly creative solutions." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) Similarly, the inter-departmental communication will play an important role in stimulating information exchanges between sections of the organization that formerly may not have had any connections. These inter-comunications can be effectively conducted in the "World Cafe" style, where "informal webs of conversations and social learning by which human beings discover shared meaning, access collective intelligence, and co-create the future at increasing levels of scale." (Brown; Isaacs; Margulies; Warhaftig, 1999) With this, the organization can work as a "single, dynamic [one] with its own collective mind" (Cowan; Todorovic, 2000) to be as adaptive and flexible in our future society.
ATTENTION: Announcement for Mini-Project 2
Dear colleagues,
Please upload your three concepts today to our blog SEPARATELY. You should therefore upload THREE different files with the titles as the name of those concepts. Just use the name of the concept as the title of the entry. Put the label to all entries: "100 CONCEPTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY". We should use the same standard format for our entries.
At this point, there is no revision necessary; unless you get an e-mail message from me. So you can just upload your original concepts as you mailed to me.
I am looking forward to reading all your concepts in detail. All this process is so exciting! We are almost like drafting a book! We will learn about 100 different concepts in the end. We are literally producing knowledge for managers and leaders of the 21st century. We are truly experiencing the learning organization, web 2.0, collective intelligence, and open source dynamic knowledge creation.
Thank you so much for your efforts and contribution!
Please upload your three concepts today to our blog SEPARATELY. You should therefore upload THREE different files with the titles as the name of those concepts. Just use the name of the concept as the title of the entry. Put the label to all entries: "100 CONCEPTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY". We should use the same standard format for our entries.
At this point, there is no revision necessary; unless you get an e-mail message from me. So you can just upload your original concepts as you mailed to me.
I am looking forward to reading all your concepts in detail. All this process is so exciting! We are almost like drafting a book! We will learn about 100 different concepts in the end. We are literally producing knowledge for managers and leaders of the 21st century. We are truly experiencing the learning organization, web 2.0, collective intelligence, and open source dynamic knowledge creation.
Thank you so much for your efforts and contribution!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Stem Cells
One of the latest and most exciting developments in modern medicine is stem cell research. This development in the near future may help us treat many conditions that are incurable today. Stem cells are a special kind of cell found in human embryos and in some parts of the body. When a human egg is fertilized by a sperm; it divides rapidly, creating more and more cells. They are all the same cells, called stem cells. Some areas of the body are able to repair themselves by producing more cells. These are called adult stem cells.
Human stem cells were first grown in a laboratory in 1998 by two U.S. researchers working separately, James Thomson and John Gearhart. Both believed that stem cells could help provide new cures for disease. The first stage in developing treatments was making a supply of stem cells, something no one had managed to do before. Thomson’s breakthrough came when he used a new culture medium to feed the cells. The simple changes finally made it possible to grow stem cells outside the body. The first work on embryonic stem cells was carried out on mice. The way stem cells work is, it comes from a spare fertilized human egg left over from fertility treatments, or from aborted foetuses. They can also be created specially by fertilizing an egg or making a clone. Thirty stem cells can produce millions more over a few months. Many people disapprove of these methods because of ethical or religious issues. Adult stem cells are taken from healthy, living donors. Therefore there is less debate over this.
Currently in the medical profession adult stem cells have been used as treatment, for example bone marrow transplantation is a successful way to treat cancer. However, for diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, heart disease, and many others, the problem occurs since the cells are damaged or missing therefore are unable to be filled by the adult stem cells. For example, an injured spinal cord does not heal itself by re-growing tissue. Therefore, scientists have started experimenting ways in which adult stem cells can replace missing cells. Stem cell research has strong support by many notable groups including the American Medical Association and the National Health Council.
Stem cell research has greatly developed over the years. Scientists can already use stem cells from within bones to cure blood disorders, and researchers are exploring many more treatments using stem cells. One hope is that stem cells could help victims of Parkinson’s disease, in which nerve and brain cells are damaged. The stem cells would be used to grow nerve and brain tissue.
References
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/faqs.asp
http://www.hsci.harvard.edu/node/39
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9244363
The ethics and Science of Stem Cells. Paul Szabo, M.P. Mississauga South. January 2002. Canadian Institute of Health Research
Human stem cells were first grown in a laboratory in 1998 by two U.S. researchers working separately, James Thomson and John Gearhart. Both believed that stem cells could help provide new cures for disease. The first stage in developing treatments was making a supply of stem cells, something no one had managed to do before. Thomson’s breakthrough came when he used a new culture medium to feed the cells. The simple changes finally made it possible to grow stem cells outside the body. The first work on embryonic stem cells was carried out on mice. The way stem cells work is, it comes from a spare fertilized human egg left over from fertility treatments, or from aborted foetuses. They can also be created specially by fertilizing an egg or making a clone. Thirty stem cells can produce millions more over a few months. Many people disapprove of these methods because of ethical or religious issues. Adult stem cells are taken from healthy, living donors. Therefore there is less debate over this.
Currently in the medical profession adult stem cells have been used as treatment, for example bone marrow transplantation is a successful way to treat cancer. However, for diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, heart disease, and many others, the problem occurs since the cells are damaged or missing therefore are unable to be filled by the adult stem cells. For example, an injured spinal cord does not heal itself by re-growing tissue. Therefore, scientists have started experimenting ways in which adult stem cells can replace missing cells. Stem cell research has strong support by many notable groups including the American Medical Association and the National Health Council.
Stem cell research has greatly developed over the years. Scientists can already use stem cells from within bones to cure blood disorders, and researchers are exploring many more treatments using stem cells. One hope is that stem cells could help victims of Parkinson’s disease, in which nerve and brain cells are damaged. The stem cells would be used to grow nerve and brain tissue.
References
http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/faqs.asp
http://www.hsci.harvard.edu/node/39
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9244363
The ethics and Science of Stem Cells. Paul Szabo, M.P. Mississauga South. January 2002. Canadian Institute of Health Research
Monday, July 23, 2007
intro.Jimmy
Hi, my name is Zhiheng Ruan. Everyone calls me Jimmy. I am in material engineering program. I have to say material engineering program possibly is most boring program ever. I will transfer to softeware engineering program soon. i like movies a lot. normally i will go to cinema once a month.
And I am also very interested in entrepreneurship. I want to establish my business as soon as i finish my undergradute.
Is there anyone who has the passion for entreneurship too?
And I am also very interested in entrepreneurship. I want to establish my business as soon as i finish my undergradute.
Is there anyone who has the passion for entreneurship too?
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Intro. - Juraj Stembera
Hello everyone,
my name is Juraj Stembera, but I prefer Yuri; tends to spare everybody headaches :)
Home is here in Montreal and always has been, but my nationality is Czechoslovak. The nation of great tasting beer, beautiful women and terrible food!
I am currently a U1 Management student majoring in MIS.
Travel? Grateful for it! Visiting many different countries and cultures has certainly awarded with unforgettable experiences that have characterized my dynamic personality :) Perhaps many stories to be told, but not necessarily shared :D
I love smilies & emoticons and my hobbies include hockey, snowboarding & bedroom gymnastics
I look very forward to meeting most of you over the next month and obviously, learning organizational behavior with Prof.Karakas! I'm sure most of us will agree: "Keep rolling in the chocolate, Sir!"
my name is Juraj Stembera, but I prefer Yuri; tends to spare everybody headaches :)
Home is here in Montreal and always has been, but my nationality is Czechoslovak. The nation of great tasting beer, beautiful women and terrible food!
I am currently a U1 Management student majoring in MIS.
Travel? Grateful for it! Visiting many different countries and cultures has certainly awarded with unforgettable experiences that have characterized my dynamic personality :) Perhaps many stories to be told, but not necessarily shared :D
I love smilies & emoticons and my hobbies include hockey, snowboarding & bedroom gymnastics
I look very forward to meeting most of you over the next month and obviously, learning organizational behavior with Prof.Karakas! I'm sure most of us will agree: "Keep rolling in the chocolate, Sir!"
Executive Summary?!
Hey guys,
I don't know if it is just me or not, but I suddenly realized I had no clue what an executive summary was, but here's a link that kind of gave me an idea, so here it is in case you are in the same situation.
There is a sample executive summary attached too so it might be helpful.
Good lucks!
I don't know if it is just me or not, but I suddenly realized I had no clue what an executive summary was, but here's a link that kind of gave me an idea, so here it is in case you are in the same situation.
There is a sample executive summary attached too so it might be helpful.
Good lucks!
introduction to myself
HI!
My name is haoxi. I am studying in accounting. I had a previous science background.
I like to listen to music, play piano and read books in my past time. I am of Chinese in origin. I have been in Montreal for almost 12 years. I learned French and English when I came to this country.
Now, I plan to finish my undergraduate degree in accounting and pursue a graduate school later on. The reason why I stayed in this course is that I think I will get lots of interactions with classmates in projects and I like this style of learning. I hope we'll have lots of fun together and see you in class!
haoxi
My name is haoxi. I am studying in accounting. I had a previous science background.
I like to listen to music, play piano and read books in my past time. I am of Chinese in origin. I have been in Montreal for almost 12 years. I learned French and English when I came to this country.
Now, I plan to finish my undergraduate degree in accounting and pursue a graduate school later on. The reason why I stayed in this course is that I think I will get lots of interactions with classmates in projects and I like this style of learning. I hope we'll have lots of fun together and see you in class!
haoxi
Friday, July 20, 2007
Intro
Hi, my name is Andrew Maloney. I am going into U1 in the Faculty of Management this year and am going to concentrate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
I am originally from Toronto and enjoy sailing, surfing, scuba diving and flying. This is the second management class for me sofar and I love them already! I have only been in this class a very short time, but find what I see very interesting!
I am originally from Toronto and enjoy sailing, surfing, scuba diving and flying. This is the second management class for me sofar and I love them already! I have only been in this class a very short time, but find what I see very interesting!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
little intro.
Hi, my name is MoonJin Kim, I am a first year student major in Psychology and minior in East Asian Language and Literature . Oh! I'm in Faculty of mangment by the way..
I am orginially from Korean, but I lived in Toronto more than half of my life. I could speak Korean and English. As for the short term goal I would like to learn French and Japanses. I like to scuba dive and taking photographs(but I am photophobia, don't like picutre of my self).
The reason that I choose to stay in the course, is that I didn't know what to expect from mangment core courses. I thought this could be great chance to start and experience the style of learning. This is my first management class that I am taking at McGill, and so far I am happy about it. I look forward to meeting you guys. :)
I am orginially from Korean, but I lived in Toronto more than half of my life. I could speak Korean and English. As for the short term goal I would like to learn French and Japanses. I like to scuba dive and taking photographs(but I am photophobia, don't like picutre of my self).
The reason that I choose to stay in the course, is that I didn't know what to expect from mangment core courses. I thought this could be great chance to start and experience the style of learning. This is my first management class that I am taking at McGill, and so far I am happy about it. I look forward to meeting you guys. :)
Bonjour à tous!
Hi everyone! It is a pleasure to meet you all!
My name is Marie-France Chartier and as it can suggest, well, I am French-Canadian, born and raised in Montreal. I recently came back from Ireland where I went on exchange this past academic year. Those last months were the best of my life!!!! I met many people from all over the world and I had the opportunity to visit some of them in their home country! As you can see I absolutely love travelling and I wish to see as much of the world as I can during my lifetime... Because once you start, you can't stop!
On a more personal note, I am a management student doing two concentrations, one in international business and one in strategic management. I'll be taking Spanish classes in the Fall and Winter semesters and hopefully be able to say something constructive by the end of the year. Wish me luck. I will then be graduating in May 2008 and can't wait to go travelling again! But until then, I will continue spending time with my friends and family, reading, training, studying and, off course, walking my dog. :)
I can't wait to see you all in class next Monday and continue our learning together! I hope we'll be able to learn from each other through our different experiences and views of the world. I love this class, its concept and all its different readings and new ideas. It's a great opportunity we have to be here and let's take advantage of it! See you all very soon! Cheers ;) MF
Who is Barbara?
Hello everyone!
My name is Barbara de Lima, and no... I don't come from Peru or have any associations with the country although I'd love to travel there one day! I'm actually Venezuelan though my parents (and ancestry) are Brazilian... so call me what you will.
I'm doing my major in Chemical Engineering with my minor in both Environmental Engineering and Management (which some people might find an oxymoron). My passion regarding these fields is energy management both in regards to environmental concerns such as air pollution controls to improved technologies in the energy field like energy efficiency and our well known alternative energy sources.
I have lots of things I'm truly passionate about... for starters I introduce you all to my pet Akita. No she's not a rat or mouse... she's a ferret. I also have another ferret but she doesn't like to have her photo taken quite often. I am an animal lover at heart, but these playful, clever, thieving little clowns steal my heart every day. I also love all aspects of science like chemistry, environment, medicine, and biotechnology. My music taste is very peculiar liking Mendelssohn all the way to Metallica (pre-Load) which my piano professor at my music conservatory thought was highly unusual. I also love ancient history and mythology. I am particularly fascinated by Egyptian mythology and history and one of my dreams is to actually go and visit the great remains of this amazing civilization. In the end, I love to learn new things, to "think outside the box." I love challenging ideas that will widen my range of experiences and knowledge. It is for this precise reason why I am here in this course. I hope that I may learn from all of you as well as our professor... to challenge my mind. Hope to meet you all! Oh... and purple is my favourite colour *smile*
Barbara D.
My name is Barbara de Lima, and no... I don't come from Peru or have any associations with the country although I'd love to travel there one day! I'm actually Venezuelan though my parents (and ancestry) are Brazilian... so call me what you will.
I'm doing my major in Chemical Engineering with my minor in both Environmental Engineering and Management (which some people might find an oxymoron). My passion regarding these fields is energy management both in regards to environmental concerns such as air pollution controls to improved technologies in the energy field like energy efficiency and our well known alternative energy sources.
I have lots of things I'm truly passionate about... for starters I introduce you all to my pet Akita. No she's not a rat or mouse... she's a ferret. I also have another ferret but she doesn't like to have her photo taken quite often. I am an animal lover at heart, but these playful, clever, thieving little clowns steal my heart every day. I also love all aspects of science like chemistry, environment, medicine, and biotechnology. My music taste is very peculiar liking Mendelssohn all the way to Metallica (pre-Load) which my piano professor at my music conservatory thought was highly unusual. I also love ancient history and mythology. I am particularly fascinated by Egyptian mythology and history and one of my dreams is to actually go and visit the great remains of this amazing civilization. In the end, I love to learn new things, to "think outside the box." I love challenging ideas that will widen my range of experiences and knowledge. It is for this precise reason why I am here in this course. I hope that I may learn from all of you as well as our professor... to challenge my mind. Hope to meet you all! Oh... and purple is my favourite colour *smile*
Barbara D.
Sukhjina's Intro
Hey guys, my name is Sukhjina. I switched out of management and decided to go back into sciences again. I am currently in my first year in Nutrition at the MacDonald Campus and may decide to do a minor in management. I have only taken a few classes at McGill, but I believe that this will be the only course that will give me the chance and time to learn something about myself.
I was born in Montreal but am of an indian background. I enjoy dancing, shopping and spending time with my family and friends. I have a part time job at a Ford dealership where I help with the accounting departement. I replace people when they are on vacation so I learn quite a bit from their jobs and it was because of them I decided to go into management.
I hope to learn something about myself from this course and look forward to learning something from all of you as well.
Ashita's Intro
Hey guys, my name is Ashita Kapoor, I am a first year student at the Macdonald Campus currently doing my Bachelor in Food Science. This is my first management class that I am taking at McGill, and so far it seems to be a lot better than I expected.
A little bit about myself, well, I was born here in Montréal, and my nationality is Indian. I have just returned from 2 months of vacationing in India on my own. During this time I got the chance to understand my culture more deeply, visit my family, discover more about myself and learn how to survive in 48 degree weather.
Some of my interests and hobbies are travelling, dancing, shopping, yoga, outdoor sports and spending time with my family and friends. I am currently working at Remax as a receptionist part time.
I’m glad I decided to take this class because Mr.Fahri Karakas does a fine job motivating students and am able to create an entertaining and attention-grabbing atmosphere to the class. Also, I find the projects that we are doing are going to help us for the long run after we graduate. I hope to make the most of it, and use the information learned in the long run. Good Luck and I look forward to knowing you all in more detail over the summer.
A little bit about myself, well, I was born here in Montréal, and my nationality is Indian. I have just returned from 2 months of vacationing in India on my own. During this time I got the chance to understand my culture more deeply, visit my family, discover more about myself and learn how to survive in 48 degree weather.
Some of my interests and hobbies are travelling, dancing, shopping, yoga, outdoor sports and spending time with my family and friends. I am currently working at Remax as a receptionist part time.
I’m glad I decided to take this class because Mr.Fahri Karakas does a fine job motivating students and am able to create an entertaining and attention-grabbing atmosphere to the class. Also, I find the projects that we are doing are going to help us for the long run after we graduate. I hope to make the most of it, and use the information learned in the long run. Good Luck and I look forward to knowing you all in more detail over the summer.
Take Care
Raymond Chan's Intro
Hello everyone, my name is Raymond Chan. I come from Malaysia, this is my third year living in Canada. I'm currently going into u2 of electrical engineering. My interest are in cycling and photography.
I'm taking this course to complete a minor in management. So far I like how the course is progressing. It's quite different from what I heard about the course in the winter. I'm excited to read everyone's contribution to this blog; you are all very interesting individuals, I look forward to know everyone better.
Isabelle's Intro
Hi! I’m Isabelle. I am from Montreal, but I have spent the last 2 years traveling by myself and working as an international model. I have lived in France (Paris), Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto), China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Guangzhou), Taiwan (Taipei), Australia (Sydney) and South Africa (Cape Town). People always ask me what my favourite place was: Sydney, by far. It’s an easy-going life, all about the beach and hanging out with friends. What’s not to like? I headed there for 1 ½ month and ended up staying for 3, it’s so hard to leave! I love traveling (of course), meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I speak French, English, Spanish and I am currently learning German. Traveling has definitely formed the way I am. I have made many friends worldwide and I keep all those memories very close to my heart. I am now a U1 Bcom student, and I hope this experience will help me in my future career.
introduction to myself
Hey everyone! my name is amanda shenstone, and I am going into my second year in the BCom program. I am originally from Cookstown, Ontario, but I have spent the past 11 years living in south florida (naples, to be exact). I found winter to be a little cold...
I've been working as a shift leader at Starbucks for over a year, which I really enjoy even though it can drive me absolutely crazy at times, especially since I'm working full time and taking two classes right now.
I originally decided to take this course so that I could take german in the fall and not have so many core courses, and now I've become really excited about this hands-on experience.
My favorite things to do are travel (I've spent time in families in Spain, France, and Germany, and I've visited Italy) and spend time with my wonderful boyfriend.
I hope to always be healthy and happy, and I wish the same to all of you. I can't wait to get to know you!!
~amanda
I've been working as a shift leader at Starbucks for over a year, which I really enjoy even though it can drive me absolutely crazy at times, especially since I'm working full time and taking two classes right now.
I originally decided to take this course so that I could take german in the fall and not have so many core courses, and now I've become really excited about this hands-on experience.
My favorite things to do are travel (I've spent time in families in Spain, France, and Germany, and I've visited Italy) and spend time with my wonderful boyfriend.
I hope to always be healthy and happy, and I wish the same to all of you. I can't wait to get to know you!!
~amanda
Introduction to Gonz
Hello,
I am B.Sc. student at McGill graduating next year but I decided to take some electives in various disciplines because it is a great asset to have exposure to different fields. So I have taken courses in all basic sciences, computer science, art history, languages and management (Science students enjoy a very flexible curriculum :) )
I am originaly from Colombia but I have been moving all over the place, partly due to my parents moving around and partly because I like travelling and I take advantage of any opportunity in which I can visit or live in a different country.
I hope everyone else is also liking this class!
Gonzalo
I am B.Sc. student at McGill graduating next year but I decided to take some electives in various disciplines because it is a great asset to have exposure to different fields. So I have taken courses in all basic sciences, computer science, art history, languages and management (Science students enjoy a very flexible curriculum :) )
I am originaly from Colombia but I have been moving all over the place, partly due to my parents moving around and partly because I like travelling and I take advantage of any opportunity in which I can visit or live in a different country.
I hope everyone else is also liking this class!
Gonzalo
Brittany's Intro
Hello, everybody! I'm from Sudbury, Ontario, 'famous' for the world's largest nickel and that's about it. I here at McGill to study Music & Education (it's a concurrent program). I'm taking this class because I'm also doing a minor in management which probably sounds totally random, but many of the skills I'm learning here are applicable to both the classroom and administrative aspects of education. I hope to someday run my own music school or be a prominent member of the arts community where I settle. I'm passionate about volleyball (indoor and beach), music (duh), and Harry Potter - which I'm reminding to all of you comes out in just over a day :D
Socialization and Self-Introduction
Hey Everyone :)
My name is Anne and I am in the Stream 3 section of the BCOM program. Due to the new BCOM program, I decided I wasn't going to put myself through hell next semester and take 10 core courses ... I therefore am taking OB now and I took Managerial Econ during the first summer semester .. great summer really.
So about me: I was born and raised just outside of Montreal and therefore, I speak both french and english. I spent the year of 2006-2007 in Italy working my way around the Quebec education system and completing a grade 12. Travel is my passion and definitely something I would love to do after all this is done. I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My goal is, wherever I end up, to make a positive change in the way people view the world. This class has, so far, been very different than what I had imagined a management course would be. I hope we can all take the idealism presented and use it in the future.
take care
My name is Anne and I am in the Stream 3 section of the BCOM program. Due to the new BCOM program, I decided I wasn't going to put myself through hell next semester and take 10 core courses ... I therefore am taking OB now and I took Managerial Econ during the first summer semester .. great summer really.
So about me: I was born and raised just outside of Montreal and therefore, I speak both french and english. I spent the year of 2006-2007 in Italy working my way around the Quebec education system and completing a grade 12. Travel is my passion and definitely something I would love to do after all this is done. I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My goal is, wherever I end up, to make a positive change in the way people view the world. This class has, so far, been very different than what I had imagined a management course would be. I hope we can all take the idealism presented and use it in the future.
take care
Alexis Jackson
Hi my name is Alexis and I am going into my second year in the Management program. People often ask my what my background is because I admit it's pretty hard to figure out but my mother is Chinese and my father is English. Unfortunately I haven't picked up my dad's English accent. I grew up in North Vancouver, and although I love the beauty of BC I decided to move back to Montreal for the summer because, well in all honesty, the drinking age there is 19. I am a basketball player, a beach bum, and a night owl. I decided to take this class because I wanted room in my schedule next year to work on my minor in Political Science and decided to stay in the course because I was inspired by Professor Karakas and the way he has designed the course. I think it's rare to find a class that allows for one on one time with the Professor, that encourages student collaboration, and that focuses on lifelong learing outside of the classroom. I am excited for the next 6 weeks and I look forward to getting to know each of you better! :)
Lili's intro
Hey everyone:) My name is Li Li. Yes, my first name is Li and my last name is Li. I'm new to the field of management because i studied health science in cegep. I'm majoring in Finance and I'm a U1 student. Things I like to do in my spare time includes travelling, snowboarding and karaoke. I was born in Guangzhou, China and I lived in Albany, New York for 3 years. Then I came to Montreal when I was 13 years old.
Well, looking forward to get to know all of you!
Well, looking forward to get to know all of you!
Ryan's Intro
Hey guys,
It's really early for me, but I just got to work (I'm interning) and they have nothing for me to do. During the summer I am interning at the head offices of Dex Clothing, while I enjoy my first summer in Montreal and take this OB course.
I am entering U2 in the Mcgill management program, and have moved here from Toronto. I live in the McGill Ghetto and love the atmosphere that Montreal offers.
This course has been great so far, and should continue to be as it has challenged me to reflect on and try to develop my personal life, and go beyond what is said in a textbook.
I look forward to being co-authors with all of you!
- Ryan Slavin
It's really early for me, but I just got to work (I'm interning) and they have nothing for me to do. During the summer I am interning at the head offices of Dex Clothing, while I enjoy my first summer in Montreal and take this OB course.
I am entering U2 in the Mcgill management program, and have moved here from Toronto. I live in the McGill Ghetto and love the atmosphere that Montreal offers.
This course has been great so far, and should continue to be as it has challenged me to reflect on and try to develop my personal life, and go beyond what is said in a textbook.
I look forward to being co-authors with all of you!
- Ryan Slavin
Kyan Zeng
Ok, so first of all I gotta say that my name isn't Kyan. (It sounds like the pepper.)
But I'm not a fraud! I just decided using this name starting last year since I thought it would give me a fresh start in Montreal. (I'm not running from the police either.) My real name is Min Qian Zeng; the un-pronouncablity of my name is also why I go by Kyan. So Professor Farakas, in case you were wondering who the hell Kyan is joining this blog, that's me aka Min.
My life story is kind of complicated, making the question "Where are you from?" very hard to answer. But basically, I am born in China, and raised in Japan and Canada. I could call it: Made in China, Used in Japan, Refurbished in Canada.
I'll be going into 2nd year Management next year, majoring in Finance. Very excited to count money! Ok, jk. But I am excited to have joined this interactive class, and am proud that I have not fallen asleep yet. (I never do of course.)
As short term goals, I would like to master Korean, French, my sketchy German, how to cook edible food, and some other things I should not mention here. My longer term goals are to tackle the pile of dishes in the kitchen.
For the moment I work in HMK Client Consulting Services in Alexis Nihon, Atwater. The company manages the clients of an online casino group, and I handle the Japanese gamblers. (Ok, this all sounds sketchy, but I'm really not a fraudster.) The job is pretty scary becuase in Japanese there is a whole level of polite language when dealing in business and I, as a university student, constantly feel very sketched out by the complexity of it, and often resort to creating my own polite-ish-words to deal with my low vocabulary.
Anyways, long babbling short, nice to meet you all!
But I'm not a fraud! I just decided using this name starting last year since I thought it would give me a fresh start in Montreal. (I'm not running from the police either.) My real name is Min Qian Zeng; the un-pronouncablity of my name is also why I go by Kyan. So Professor Farakas, in case you were wondering who the hell Kyan is joining this blog, that's me aka Min.
My life story is kind of complicated, making the question "Where are you from?" very hard to answer. But basically, I am born in China, and raised in Japan and Canada. I could call it: Made in China, Used in Japan, Refurbished in Canada.
I'll be going into 2nd year Management next year, majoring in Finance. Very excited to count money! Ok, jk. But I am excited to have joined this interactive class, and am proud that I have not fallen asleep yet. (I never do of course.)
As short term goals, I would like to master Korean, French, my sketchy German, how to cook edible food, and some other things I should not mention here. My longer term goals are to tackle the pile of dishes in the kitchen.
For the moment I work in HMK Client Consulting Services in Alexis Nihon, Atwater. The company manages the clients of an online casino group, and I handle the Japanese gamblers. (Ok, this all sounds sketchy, but I'm really not a fraudster.) The job is pretty scary becuase in Japanese there is a whole level of polite language when dealing in business and I, as a university student, constantly feel very sketched out by the complexity of it, and often resort to creating my own polite-ish-words to deal with my low vocabulary.
Anyways, long babbling short, nice to meet you all!
JP's Intro
Hi my name is Jean Philippe Peladeau and believe it or not I'm actually an anglophone despite the francophone name. I'm a BSc student in Microbiology and Immunology and I'm going to be finishing this major next year. I'm at a point where I realize that I don't want to pursue a career in lab work and so I am looking for something more dynamic. I've come to this class in hope of finding something more academically motivating for myself and I think I have. I've only taken one other class in Commerce and so far I've enjoy the experience. It is really incredible to see just how different the courses are structured from one discipline to another. I'm just glad I've found something a bit more open ended.
Becky Yao
Hi all, my name is Becky. I am a first year Management student. I was originally from Taiwan, moved to Canada about 5 years ago and studied high school in White Rock, BC - a beautiful place with beaches, trees, and lots of lovely seniors... to say... it's more of a place for retired people. I am glad that I chose Mtrl for it really is a vibrant and diverse city. More about me... Chocolate is my passion. Outdoor sports and adventures are a way of life. Friends and family are what bring life in me. I might not be an out-spoken person, but I certainly have my own thoguhts and opinions. Hope we all enjoy and take the most we can out of this class. Cheers.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Introduction
Hi, my name is Djibrane Larrabure and I am a BCom student doing a major in Finance and a concentration in International Business. I am half Peruvian and half Comorian (yes...Comoros is a country...it is a set of islands in Africa off the coast of Madagascar for those who haven't heard of it lol). I've moved around alot to different countries but spent most of my life in Canada. I decided to take this course because I am interested in global issues, especially those relating to business and politics. Ultimately when I graduate I hope to become a diplomat for the Canadian government or the UN, but for now I spend most of my time studying, taking it easy, and getting involved in different projects going on in and around McGill.
Joan's Introduction
Hi everybody! My name is Joan Schwartz and I'm a very talkative, energetic and sarcastic Latin American/Israeli. I get over-excited about very little and perhaps insignificant things. This "ability," however, has allowed me to employ a colossal amount of motivation in (almost) everything that I've done in my short life. Right now, though, I'm having a little trouble finding my path in life, more specifically: my career. Where to go? How to do it? What's so special about me that the good companies will want to hire me? You'll see what I'm talking about when you arrive to your last year at McGill. That's right, I'm a fourth-year student and I'm taking a first-year course with you (but don't fear a thing, I alone will not bring the class average up!). When I came to McGill, I started by majoring in finance, and, throughout the years, passed through almost every concentration possible. Finally, I ended up in accounting and economics. Before I came to McGill, though, I studied communications and PR, and graduated with my first B.A. No, I'm not 25. I'm not 24. I'm not 23. I'm a simple, often-boring 22-year old who's loving this class and can't wait to graduate in December!
Introduction: Duong Pham
Evening folks. My name is Duong and my major (for now) is Industrial Relations and Economics. I've always been a bit of a floater, a person who goes through life without any sort of direction so I guess this course is as good for me as any. I've worked in a wide variety of industries in my life among them: IT, Construction, Security (current), Service, Sales, Social Services (or something that resembles it), a very brief stint in behind the scenes television and currently I am exploring the Finance industry. I am very interested in the stock and derivatives markets and I am VP of the McGill Stock Exchange Consortium which is sort of going through a name change right now and I am always open to talking about anything even remotely connected to the markets. I've also recently gotten into real estate and am interested in going deeper into this industry, especially in Montreal where a large percentage of the population are renters. Sounds like I keep busy but in reality, I don't. I am a security guard part time and I work late, late hours when no one is around so I just end up doing my school work at my job. This affords me a lot of time to focus on real estate and my investment portfolio on my off days which takes a couple hours a week and allows me to sleep away the days and afternoons and wake up in time to go out on the weekend. It's a bit unconventional of a schedule but it fits me perfectly.
A large part of my identity and world view comes from my upbringing, which is probably a little different than the average McGill student and where I come from (Toronto). I am a very proud Canadian and that is something I always keep in mind where ever I go. I am very opinionated and have no qualms about discussing issues that other people find touchy and I swear A LOT so I can come off as a real jerk but I'm actually a pretty nice and laid back, sociable guy in public. I am open to discussing any issue no matter how small, even politics which I absolutely detest, because talking to people is something that entertains me the most.
A large part of my identity and world view comes from my upbringing, which is probably a little different than the average McGill student and where I come from (Toronto). I am a very proud Canadian and that is something I always keep in mind where ever I go. I am very opinionated and have no qualms about discussing issues that other people find touchy and I swear A LOT so I can come off as a real jerk but I'm actually a pretty nice and laid back, sociable guy in public. I am open to discussing any issue no matter how small, even politics which I absolutely detest, because talking to people is something that entertains me the most.
Fahri Karakas - introduction
I thought it would be a good idea to start the first introduction blog myself. I am Fahri Karakas, from Turkey. I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University, specializing in Organizational Behavior. I have been teaching on Organizational Behavior and Leadership at McGill and Bogazici Universities. My research interests include values and spirituality in the workplace, global leadership, global peace, bridging world cultures and religions, interfaith dialog, peace and values education, social responsibility, inspirational management education, social innovation and complexity, positive change in human systems, positive organizational scholarship, and appreciative inquiry. I have just began publishing in journals like Leadership in Action, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, International Journal of Humanities and Peace, Equal Opportunities International, Journal of Globalization for Common Good, Leadership Excellence; and Vital Speeches of the Day. I am a member of Academy of Management, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, and Academy of International Business. I am serving as the president of Quebec Horizon Foundation and a board member of Dialog Foundation in Montreal."We need new innovative, creative, interdisciplinary and holistic paradigms of thinking, research and teaching based on positive values, spirituality, social responsibility and service for our common good as well as for global peace, prosperity and wellbeing in the 21st century."
My mission:
"I want to make a positive difference in human systems, organizations, communities and the world based on spirituality, values and social responsibility through my research, teaching and service."
My mission:
"I want to make a positive difference in human systems, organizations, communities and the world based on spirituality, values and social responsibility through my research, teaching and service."
I have a deep passion for teaching. Teaching has always been my biggest passion in life.
I love all my students. I believe the teacher-student relationship is not a contractual one limited to the class. It is a lifetime relationship. I will always try to be supportive, available, helpful, encouraging, nurturing, motivating, and positive. I give utmost importance to practicing my values in the teaching profession: compassion, generosity, innovativeness, devotion, friendship, modesty, conscientiousness, hope, creativity, sincerity, and enthusiasm.
I love all my students. I believe the teacher-student relationship is not a contractual one limited to the class. It is a lifetime relationship. I will always try to be supportive, available, helpful, encouraging, nurturing, motivating, and positive. I give utmost importance to practicing my values in the teaching profession: compassion, generosity, innovativeness, devotion, friendship, modesty, conscientiousness, hope, creativity, sincerity, and enthusiasm.
Years before, I dreamed about teaching, about my future students, about you. I always said to myself:
"One day...
I will design such a course that all students will love the experience.
I will design such a course that I will discover the pearl in each student.
I will design such a course that it will have a positive impact in the lives of my students.
I will design such a course that we will all learn from one another."
I will design such a course that I will discover the pearl in each student.
I will design such a course that it will have a positive impact in the lives of my students.
I will design such a course that we will all learn from one another."
And I hope that day finally arrived now! I have very high expectations from each of you.
Here is the opportunity for us bring out our best strenghts, talents, abilities, passions, team work, and creativity that we have inside.
I love you all!
- Fahri Karakas
- Fahri Karakas
PS: I am sorry this has been so long. Normally it was one paragraph but somehow kept flowing.
Introducing ourselves
Dear colleagues,
Some of you have suggested that we introduce ourselves to each other before uploading our projects and work. I think this is a great idea! We want to know each other more closely as a learning community. We are co-authors here after all! So I would like you to post your first blog as a paragraph introducing yourself. In your own words, how would you describe yourself? Why have you taken this course? What do you hope to get out of this experience? Feel free to just be informal and tell us about yourself. You can upload your picture as well if you like. Please label this entry as "Socialization and Self-Introduction". I feel it has been a previledge for me to meet you through your first projects and the interviews That I conducted with each of you this week. We have some of the best creative global minds here! I believe this will be a transformational enriching learning experience for all of us. Thanks and welcome again!
Some of you have suggested that we introduce ourselves to each other before uploading our projects and work. I think this is a great idea! We want to know each other more closely as a learning community. We are co-authors here after all! So I would like you to post your first blog as a paragraph introducing yourself. In your own words, how would you describe yourself? Why have you taken this course? What do you hope to get out of this experience? Feel free to just be informal and tell us about yourself. You can upload your picture as well if you like. Please label this entry as "Socialization and Self-Introduction". I feel it has been a previledge for me to meet you through your first projects and the interviews That I conducted with each of you this week. We have some of the best creative global minds here! I believe this will be a transformational enriching learning experience for all of us. Thanks and welcome again!
Hans Rosling at TEDTalks: Global Development Data
This is a great presentation by Hans Rosling on Gapminder, world development and global health.
Reflecting on the role of business on society in the 21st Century: THE CORPORATION
After viewing the Canadian documentary "The Corporation" together, I would like to invite you to reflection and brainstorming on the changing role, power, responsibilities of modern corporations on society in the 21st century.The Corporation documentary, produced by Joel Bakan, Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott, has been displayed worldwide, got more than 25 international awards and created great controversy in the world of business.
The film charted the development of the corporation as a legal entity from its origins and analyzed the "personality" of the corporate "person" by using diagnostic criteria from the World Health Organization. The argued result is that the corporation is a psychopath. Do you agree?
Today we will try to come up with a SWOT analysis of corporations and MNCs in the 21st century. What are the strenghts and weaknesses associated with them? What are the opportunities and threats ahead of us in the 21st century?
To reflect more on the issue, I recommend the resources and thinking provided at the film website: http://www.thecorporation.com/ Check the web site for ideas, projects, resources, and educational tools.
Spiral Dynamics
Today we will be touching upon an innovative model called "Spiral Dynamics". Don Beck and Chris Cowan has written up an influential book called "Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change". Spiral dynamics is a transdisciplinary model bridging complexity, values, social change, and diversity. The basic argument is that human nature is not fixed and adaptable to new circumstances. Humans and human societies construct new, more complex, conceptual models of the world that allow them to handle the new problems. Each new model ("meme") includes and extends all previous models. Spiral dynamics is based on the concept of Memes; systems of core values and collective intelligences. Memes are like DNA's of society: They include self-propagating ideas, values, habits, living styles, or cultural practices.First tier Memes
Beige: Archaic-Instinctive - survivalistic/reflexological meme
Purple: Animistic-Tribalistic - magical meme
Red: Egocentric-Exploitive - dominionist meme
Blue: Absolutistic-Obedience - purposeful/authoritarian meme
Orange: Multiplistic-Achievist - scientific / strategic meme
Green: Relativistic-Personalistic - communitarian/egalitarian meme
Purple: Animistic-Tribalistic - magical meme
Red: Egocentric-Exploitive - dominionist meme
Blue: Absolutistic-Obedience - purposeful/authoritarian meme
Orange: Multiplistic-Achievist - scientific / strategic meme
Green: Relativistic-Personalistic - communitarian/egalitarian meme
Second tier Memes
Yellow: Systemic-integrative meme
Turquoise: Holistic - global meme
Turquoise: Holistic - global meme
To learn more about the "Spiral Dynamics" model please click on the address below and read the article called The Never-ending Upward Quest: Spiral Dynamics.
Understanding complexity, dynamism and transformation in social, human, ecological systems: Panarchy
Panarchy is a conceptual framework to describe evolving hierarchical systems with multiple interrelated elements. The aim is to understand the transformation in social, natural, ecological complex systems. This trans-disciplinary model can be adapted and applied to organizations, nations, and societies.
Panarchy is an innovative transdisciplinary model bridging the new sciences, ecology, biology, ecological economics, environmental policy, management, and complexity. Panarchy is the dynamic structure in which natural and human systems (such as forests, corporations, institutions, civilizations..) are interlinked in continual adaptive cycles of growth, accumulation, restructuring, and renewal. These transformational cycles take place at various scales ranging from micro levels (a drop of water) to macro levels (the biosphere), over periods from days to eras. By understanding these cycles and transformation dynamics, researchers can identify different points and transition phases at which a system is capable of accepting positive change. Panarchy can be used to foster resilience and sustainability within human and natural systems.
Creating institutions to meet the challenge of sustainability is the objective here.
If you are deeply interested in this issue, I recommend you to read Gunderson and Holling's book: "PANARCHY: Understanding Transformations In Human And Natural Systems".
However, if you want an overall general understanding of Panarchy, I recommend the following web site to learn more about the model:
http://www.sustainablescale.org/ConceptualFramework/UnderstandingScale/MeasuringScale/Panarchy.aspx
Panarchy is an innovative transdisciplinary model bridging the new sciences, ecology, biology, ecological economics, environmental policy, management, and complexity. Panarchy is the dynamic structure in which natural and human systems (such as forests, corporations, institutions, civilizations..) are interlinked in continual adaptive cycles of growth, accumulation, restructuring, and renewal. These transformational cycles take place at various scales ranging from micro levels (a drop of water) to macro levels (the biosphere), over periods from days to eras. By understanding these cycles and transformation dynamics, researchers can identify different points and transition phases at which a system is capable of accepting positive change. Panarchy can be used to foster resilience and sustainability within human and natural systems.
Creating institutions to meet the challenge of sustainability is the objective here.
If you are deeply interested in this issue, I recommend you to read Gunderson and Holling's book: "PANARCHY: Understanding Transformations In Human And Natural Systems".
However, if you want an overall general understanding of Panarchy, I recommend the following web site to learn more about the model:
http://www.sustainablescale.org/ConceptualFramework/UnderstandingScale/MeasuringScale/Panarchy.aspx
The University of the Future
A recent editorial published in Nature argued that the traditional model of the research universities bounded by disciplines and departments needed to be changed and challenged. You can reach it below:
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/pdf/446949a.pdf
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v446/n7139/pdf/446949a.pdf
Monday, July 16, 2007
Globalization for the Common Good 2007 Istanbul Conference: A Non-Violent Path to Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Dear colleagues,Last week, the Globalization for the Common Good Iniative has had a stimulating global conference in Istanbul. The Istanbul Declaration was published at the end of the conference; which highlights so many of what we have covered last week: Global problems, solutions, and common values for humanity. Professor Kamran Mofid has just sent the Istanbul Declaration and I want to share this important declaration with you:
THE ISTANBUL DECLARATION
An Interfaith Perspective on Globalisation for the Common Good: The Sixth Annual International Conference: “A Non-Violent Path to Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding”
Istanbul 2007 • Fatih University
Istanbul 2007 • Fatih University
“All roads lead to Istanbul.” Meeting place of two continents and capital of two empires [the Byzantine and the Ottoman], Istanbul has been a crossroads of cultures for nearly 1800 years. The city offers a powerful metaphor for understanding and reconciliation between East and West. We gather here on the beautiful campus of Fatih University, grateful for their warm hospitality and support. We come together from many countries, six faiths, and countless areas of expertise to continue our exploration of pathways to Globalisation for the Common Good. In Turkey we experience the vital bio-diversity of the Earth and the rich cultural diversity of humankind. Our time here has been richly inspiring and profoundly motivating. It has yielded a very fruitful dialogue.
In this sixth international conference we affirm our shared commitment to non-violent conflict
resolution and the building of cultures of peace around the world. The urgency of the challenge is particularly apparent in a region of the world that is so tragically afflicted by violence. The time has come for concrete new democratic and non-violent strategies that reflect global, regional, and local cultural and spiritual realities.
We recognize the deep-seated human desire for harmony in diversity, the source of our strength. We strongly acknowledge the interdependence of peace with justice and ecological sustainability. We recognize the urgent need for dialogue not only among the religions but also between religion and the sciences and between the religious and secular spheres. The strong engagement of these dimensions of human endeavor is vital if we are to address the critical issues that arise in the wake of globalisation.
We believe that education is the key that unlocks the door to globalisation for the common good. We call in particular for approaches to education that nurture interreligious and intercultural understanding, awareness of interdependence, moral values, and global citizenship. These essential elements shape personal decisions of social consequence, concern for the well being of others, and respect for other human beings and for the whole of the planetary community.
The movement from the myth of redemptive violence to the new story of restorative justice has informed our inquiry and inspired our deliberations. We urge the recognition of the spiritual dimension of the global dilemma in the early 21st century and of the spiritual component that must be present in the solutions we attempt.
We believe that enduring change emerges through the cooperative activity of men and women.
Visionary activists must therefore work towards the evolutionary social transformation of fundamental values, especially those bearing on the empowerment of women.
We strongly acknowledge the vital importance of the following critical challenges for the 21st
century. Each is a source of violence. But as we address each urgent issue, we open up a wellspring of peace. The path to that end leads through respectful encounter with the other, open dialogue, and cooperative common action to address the problems that face us all in the 21st century.
century. Each is a source of violence. But as we address each urgent issue, we open up a wellspring of peace. The path to that end leads through respectful encounter with the other, open dialogue, and cooperative common action to address the problems that face us all in the 21st century.
• Global poverty, hunger, disease, and unmet human life needs
• International militarization and obscene levels of military spending
• Unsustainable economic, political, cultural, and ecological structures of power
• Social and economic injustice and the systematic violation of universal human rights
• Worldwide gender inequity in the social, economic, political, legal, and religious spheres
• Coercive violence against women and children, including the horror of children forced into
combat
• Rampant ecological degradation and disregard for the sacredness of all life
• Intercultural and interreligious ignorance, mistrust, fear, and hatred
We must strengthen the influence of the majority of humans that wish to live in peace. We strongly endorse efforts to combine our collective intelligence to build globalization from the bottom-up: creating a global consensus of commitment to the common good. In this way, we declare our global sovereignty and claim our global citizenship for the first time.
We urge the development of consensus for a common global action plan, beginning with a multistakeholder consultation process, and culminating in a common vision for ending poverty, reversing climate change, financing sustainable development and creating structural reforms in global trade, finance, and energy policy.
As committed participants in the Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative [GCGI] we
commit our individual and group support to the following:
• To create a network of organizations whose aims resonate with those of GCGI. This Internetbased network will facilitate the sharing of ideas, information, and courses of constructive action.
• To develop and maintain – on the GCGI web site and in the Journal of Globalization for the
Common Good – a dynamic list of “what’s working”: initiatives, projects, and civil society
organizations that are making a significant contribution to the common good.
• To explore ways to encourage young persons from around the world to become actively engaged with Globalisation for the Common Good. This will include participation in future conferences, international exchange programs, interreligious and intercultural study and dialogue, and other initiatives.
Globalization for the Common Good has come a long way over the past six years. Six successful
conferences and an increasingly influential journal and web site mark our progress. We have cultivated a diverse group of scholars, leaders of civil society, religious and spiritual leaders, and global activists for intense explorations of a value-centered vision of globalisation and the common good. We invite all others who share our vision to join us on the path to a better global future.
conferences and an increasingly influential journal and web site mark our progress. We have cultivated a diverse group of scholars, leaders of civil society, religious and spiritual leaders, and global activists for intense explorations of a value-centered vision of globalisation and the common good. We invite all others who share our vision to join us on the path to a better global future.
Globalisation for the Common Good, at Fatih University, Istanbul, 8 July 2007
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
100 BOOKS TO PREPARE BETTER FOR THE 21st CENTURY
Dear friends,
Here is a list of my favorite 100 books that give a better perspective for us about the 21st century. This comprehensive list covers diverse fields such as business, leadership, engineering, arts, health, information technologies, education, science, and ecology. This list can help you in your brainstorming about Mini-Project 2. I recommend you to skim through the list and select your top ten books that you intend to buy and read.
21.ST CENTURY BUSINESS
Business 2010: Trends and Technologies to Shape Our WorldIan Pearson and Michael Lyons. Spiro Press. 2003.
Chaotics: An Agenda for Business and Society in the 21st CenturyGeorges Anderla, Anthony Dunning, and Simon Forge. Praeger. 1997.
The Chinese Century: The Rising Chinese Economy and Its Impact on the Global Economy, the Balance of Power, and YourJobOded Shenkar. Wharton School Publishing. 2004.
The Coming Biotech Age: The Business of Bio-MaterialsRichard W. Oliver. McGraw-Hill. 2000.
The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their ConsequencesLouis Uchitelle. Knopf. 2006.
Digital Capital: Harnessing the Power of Business WebsDon Tapscott, David Ticoll, and Alex Lowy. Harvard Business School Press. 2000.
The Dream Society: How the Coming Shift from Information to Imagination Will Transform Your BusinessRolf Jensen. McGraw-Hill. 1999.
The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a StageB. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore. Harvard Business School Press. 1999.
Experimentation Matters: Unlocking the Potential of New Technologies for InnovationStefan H. Thomke. Harvard Business School Press. 2003.
Getting To The Better Future: A Matter of Conscious Choosing: How Business Can Lead the Way to New PossibilitiesJohn E. Renesch. New Business Books. 2000.
Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism: Seven New trends That Will Transform How You Work, Live and InvestPatricia Aburdene. Hampton Roads.
The New Rules of Corporate Conduct: Rewriting the Social CharterIan Wilson. Quorum. 2000.
A Spiritual Audit of Corporate America: A Hard Look at Spirituality, Religion, and Values in the Workplace Ian I. Mitroff and Elizabeth A. Denton. Jossey-Bass. 1999.
What We Learned in the Rainforest: Business Lessons from Nature Tachi Kiuchi and Bill Shireman. Berrett-Koehler. 2002.
21. CENTURY INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius Michael Michalko. Ten Speed Press. 1998
The Creative Problem Solver's Toolbox A Complete Course in the Art of Creating Solutions to Problems of Any Kind Richard Fobes. Solutions Through Innovation. 1993.
Creativity and Innovation For ManagersBrian Clegg. Butterworth-Heinemann. 1999.
Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. HarperCollins. 1996.
The Gifted Adult: A Revolutionary Guide for Identifying and Mastering Your Exceptional GiftsMary-Elaine Jacobsen. Ballantine. 1999.
The Hidden Intelligence: Innovation Through IntuitionSandra Weintraub. Butterworth-Heinemann. 1998.
The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and CulturesFrans Johansson. Harvard Business School Press. 2004.
New Ideas About New Ideas: Insights on Creativity from the World's Leading InnovatorsShira P. White with G. Patton Wright. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
The Seeds of Innovation: Cultivating the Synergy That Fosters New Ideasby Elaine Dundon. AMACOM. 2002.
21. CENTURY ECONOMY
Beyond Globalization: Shaping a Sustainable Global Economyby Hazel Henderson. Kumarian Press. 1999.
Building A Win-Win World: Life Beyond Global Economic Warfareby Hazel Henderson. Paperback. Berrett-Koehler. 1996.
A Civil Economy: Transforming the Marketplace in the Twenty-First Century (Evolving Values for a Capitalist World) by Severyn Bruyn. University of Michigan Press. 2000.
Digital Economics: How Information Technology Has Transformed Business Thinkingby Richard B. McKenzie. Praeger. 2003.
Eco-Economy: Building a New Economy for the Environmental Ageby Lester R. Brown. W.W. Norton. 2001. 224 pages
It's Alive: The Coming Convergence of Information, Biology, and Businessby Christopher Meyer and Stan Davis. Crown Publishing Group. 2003. 288 pages.
21. CENTURY EDUCATION
The Creation of the Future: The Role of the American University by Frank H.T. Rhodes. Cornell University Press. 2001.
Cyberschools: An Education Renaissance by Glenn R. Jones. Foreword by Alvin and Heidi Toffler. Jones Digital Century. 1997.
Education for the Twenty-First Centuryby William H. Boyer. Caddo Gap Press. 2002.
Preparing Schools And School Systems For The 21st Centuryby Frank Withrow with Harvey Long and Gary Marx. American Association of School Administrators. 1999.
Preparing Students For The 21st Century by Donna Uchida with Marvin Cetron and Floretta McKenzie. American Association of School Administrators. 1996.
The University In Transformation: Global Perspectives on the Futures of the Universityedited by Sohail Inayatullah and Jennifer Gidley. Bergin & Garvey/Greenwood Publishing Group. 2000.
21. CENTURY ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
The Earth’s Biosphere: Education, Dynamics, and Changeby Vaclav Smil. MIT Press. 2002.
Ecological Security: An Evolutionary Perspective on Globalizationby Dennis Clark Pirages and Theresa Manley DeGeest. Rowman and Littlefield. 2004.
Economics for Collaborative Environmental Management: Renegotiating the Commons by Graham R. Marshall. Earthscan. 2005.
State of the World 2005: Redefining Global Securityby The Worldwatch Institute. W.W. Norton. 2005.
Environmentalism and the Technologies of Tomorrow: Shaping the Next Industrial Revolution edited by Robert Olson and David Rejeski. Island Press. 2005.
One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment by the United Nations Environment Programme. 2005.
Plows, Plagues and Petroleum: How Humans Took Control of the Climateby William F. Ruddiman. Princeton University Press. 2005.
State of the World 2006: Special Focus: China and India by The Worldwatch Institute. W. W. Norton & Company. 2006.
Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options by Jefferson W. Tester, et al. MIT Press. 2005.
Vital Signs 2005: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future edited by Linda Starke, the Worldwatch Institute. W.W. Norton & Company. 2005.
21. CENTURY CULTURE
Foresight Principle: Cultural Recovery in the 21st Century by Richard A. Slaughter. Praeger. 1995. 232 pages.
47. Foundations of Futures Studies: Human Science for a New Era: History, Purposes, and Knowledge by Wendell Bell. Transaction Publishers. 2003.
Foundations of Futures Studies: Human Science for a New Era. Values, Objectivity, and the Good Society by Wendell Bell. Transaction Publishers. 1996.
A View From The Year 3000: A Ranking of the 100 Most Influential Persons of All Timeby Michael H. Hart. Poseidon Press. 1999.
A Brief History of the Smileby Angus Trumble. Basic Books.
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilizationby Walter Truett Anderson. Westview Press. 2001.
The Future Factor: The Five Forces Transforming Our Lives and Shaping Human Destinyby Michael G. Zey. McGraw-Hill. 2000.
21. CENTURY HEALTH
Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Case for the Biotech Revolution by Ronald Bailey. Prometheus Books. 2005.
The New Brain: How the Modern Age Is Rewiring Your Mindby Richard Restak. Rodale Press. 2003.
The Secret Life of the Brainby Richard Restak. Dana Press/Joseph Henry Press. 2001.
21st Century Health Care In Latin America And The Caribbean: Prospects For Achieving Health For Alledited by Clement Bezold, Julio Frenk, and Shaun McCarthy. Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF). 1998.
21. CENTURY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Beyond Mobile: People, Communications and Marketing in a Mobilized World by Mats Lindgren, Jörgen Jedbratt, and Erika Svensson. Palgrave. 2002.
Digital Futures: Living in a Dot-Com Worldedited by James Wilsdon. Earthscan. 2001.
Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everythingby James Gleick. Pantheon. 1999.
Media Mythmakers: How Journalists, Activists, and Advertisers Mislead Usby Benjamin Radford. Prometheus Books. 2003.
Planet Broadbandby Rouzbeh Yassini. Cisco Press. 2004.
Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolutionby Howard Rheingold. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
We've Got Blog: How Weblogs Are Changing Our Culture edited by John Rodzvilla. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
21. CENTURY MANAGEMENT
Building on the Promise of Diversity: How We Can Move to the Next Level in Our Workplaces, Our Communities, and Our Societyby R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr. American Management Association. 2005.
The Dance Of Change: The Challenges to Sustaining Momentum in Learning Organizationsby Peter Senge et al. Currency-Doubleday. 1999.
The Forward-Focused Organizationby Stephen C. Harper. AMACOM. 2001.
Free Market Fusion: How Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits Create 21st Century Successby Glenn R. Jones. Cyber Publishing Group. 1999.
The Future Of Leadershipedited by Warren Bennis, Gretchen Spreitzer, and Thomas G. Cummings. Jossey-Bass. 2001.
The Infinite Resource: Creating and Leading the Knowledge Enterpriseedited by William E. Halal. Jossey-Bass. 1998.
Managing Crises Before They Happen: What Every Executive and Manager Needs to Know About Crisis Managementby Ian I. Mitroff, with Gus Anagnos. AMACOM. 2001.
The New Management: Democracy and Enterprise Are Transforming Organizations by William E. Halal. Paperback. Berrett-Koehler. 1996.
The Organization Of The Future edited by Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard. Foreword by Peter F. Drucker. Jossey-Bass. 1997.
Shaping The Adaptive Organization: Landscapes, Learning, and Leadership in Volatile Timesby William E. Fulmer. AMACOM. 2000
Creating Your Future: Five Steps To The Life Of Your Dreamsby Dave Ellis. Houghton Mifflin. 1998.
Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. BasicBooks. 1997.
The Key to Sustainable Cities: Meeting Human Needs and Transforming Community Systemsby Gwendolyn Hallsmith. New Society Publishers. 2003.
Strategic Thinking And The New Science: Planning in the Midst of Chaos, Complexity, and Changeby T. Irene Sanders. Free Press. 1998.
The Network Society: From Knowledge to Policy edited by Manuel Castells and Gustavo Cardoso. Center for Transatlantic Relations, the School for Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. 2006.
21. CENTURY SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
The Biotech Century: Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the Worldby Jeremy Rifkin. Tarcher/Putnam. 1998.
Earth System Analysis for Sustainability edited by Hans Joachim et al. The MIT Press. 2004.
The Genomics Age: How DNA Technology is Transforming the Way We Live and Who We Areby Gina Smith. AMACOM. 2004.
The Infinite Book: A Short Guide to the Boundless, Timeless and Endlessby John D. Barrow. Pantheon Books. 2005.
Nanofuture: What’s Next for Nanotechnologyby J. Storrs Hall. Foreword by K. Eric Drexler. Prometheus Books. 2005.
The Next Fifty Years: Science in the First Half of the Twenty-First Centuryedited by John Brockman. Vintage Books. 2002.
Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics, and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Worldby Douglas Mulhall. Prometheus Books. 2002.
Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the 21st Centuryby James Canton. Hay House. 1999.
Wondergenes: Genetic Enhancement and the Future of Societyby Maxwell J. Mehlman. Indiana University Press. 2003.
21. CENTURY GLOBALIZATION AND VALUES
Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence. 10 Steps to the Universal Humanby Barbara Marx Hubbard. Walsch Books. 2001.
The Future of Values: 21st-Century Talksedited by Jérôme Bindé. Berghahn Books/UNESCO Publishing. 2004.
The New Golden Rule: Community and Morality in a Democratic Societyby Amitai Etzioni. Basic Books. 1996.
The Next Enlightenment: Integrating East and West in a New Vision of Human Evolutionby Walter Truett Anderson. St. Martin's Press. 2003.
Planetary Citizenship: Your Values, Beliefs and Actions Can Shape a Sustainable Worldby Hazel Henderson and Daisaku Ikeda. Middleway Press. 200 pages. 2004.
Capitalizing on Career Chaos: Bringing Creativity and Purpose to Your Work and Lifeby Helen Harkness. Davies-Black Publishing. 2005.
The Future Workforce: The 21st-Century Transformation of Leaders, Managers, and Employees Irving Buchen Rowman & Littlefield Education. 2005.
Building Sustainable Societies: A Blueprint for a Post-Industrial Worldedited by Dennis C. Pirages. M.E. Sharpe. 1996.
Global Trends and Global Governanceedited by Paul Kennedy, Dirk Messner, and Franz Nuscheler. Pluto Press. 2002.
High Noon: Twenty Global Problems, Twenty Years to Solve Themby J.F. Rischard. Basic Books. 2002.
Keys To The 21st Centuryedited by Jérôme Bindé. UNESCO Publishing/Berghahn Books. 2001. Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change by Don Edward Beck and Christopher C. Cowan. Blackwell Publishers. 1996.
The World Café: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter by Juanita Brown with David Isaacs and the World Café Community. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. 2005.
Here is a list of my favorite 100 books that give a better perspective for us about the 21st century. This comprehensive list covers diverse fields such as business, leadership, engineering, arts, health, information technologies, education, science, and ecology. This list can help you in your brainstorming about Mini-Project 2. I recommend you to skim through the list and select your top ten books that you intend to buy and read.
21.ST CENTURY BUSINESS
Business 2010: Trends and Technologies to Shape Our WorldIan Pearson and Michael Lyons. Spiro Press. 2003.
Chaotics: An Agenda for Business and Society in the 21st CenturyGeorges Anderla, Anthony Dunning, and Simon Forge. Praeger. 1997.
The Chinese Century: The Rising Chinese Economy and Its Impact on the Global Economy, the Balance of Power, and YourJobOded Shenkar. Wharton School Publishing. 2004.
The Coming Biotech Age: The Business of Bio-MaterialsRichard W. Oliver. McGraw-Hill. 2000.
The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their ConsequencesLouis Uchitelle. Knopf. 2006.
Digital Capital: Harnessing the Power of Business WebsDon Tapscott, David Ticoll, and Alex Lowy. Harvard Business School Press. 2000.
The Dream Society: How the Coming Shift from Information to Imagination Will Transform Your BusinessRolf Jensen. McGraw-Hill. 1999.
The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a StageB. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore. Harvard Business School Press. 1999.
Experimentation Matters: Unlocking the Potential of New Technologies for InnovationStefan H. Thomke. Harvard Business School Press. 2003.
Getting To The Better Future: A Matter of Conscious Choosing: How Business Can Lead the Way to New PossibilitiesJohn E. Renesch. New Business Books. 2000.
Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism: Seven New trends That Will Transform How You Work, Live and InvestPatricia Aburdene. Hampton Roads.
The New Rules of Corporate Conduct: Rewriting the Social CharterIan Wilson. Quorum. 2000.
A Spiritual Audit of Corporate America: A Hard Look at Spirituality, Religion, and Values in the Workplace Ian I. Mitroff and Elizabeth A. Denton. Jossey-Bass. 1999.
What We Learned in the Rainforest: Business Lessons from Nature Tachi Kiuchi and Bill Shireman. Berrett-Koehler. 2002.
21. CENTURY INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius Michael Michalko. Ten Speed Press. 1998
The Creative Problem Solver's Toolbox A Complete Course in the Art of Creating Solutions to Problems of Any Kind Richard Fobes. Solutions Through Innovation. 1993.
Creativity and Innovation For ManagersBrian Clegg. Butterworth-Heinemann. 1999.
Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. HarperCollins. 1996.
The Gifted Adult: A Revolutionary Guide for Identifying and Mastering Your Exceptional GiftsMary-Elaine Jacobsen. Ballantine. 1999.
The Hidden Intelligence: Innovation Through IntuitionSandra Weintraub. Butterworth-Heinemann. 1998.
The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and CulturesFrans Johansson. Harvard Business School Press. 2004.
New Ideas About New Ideas: Insights on Creativity from the World's Leading InnovatorsShira P. White with G. Patton Wright. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
The Seeds of Innovation: Cultivating the Synergy That Fosters New Ideasby Elaine Dundon. AMACOM. 2002.
21. CENTURY ECONOMY
Beyond Globalization: Shaping a Sustainable Global Economyby Hazel Henderson. Kumarian Press. 1999.
Building A Win-Win World: Life Beyond Global Economic Warfareby Hazel Henderson. Paperback. Berrett-Koehler. 1996.
A Civil Economy: Transforming the Marketplace in the Twenty-First Century (Evolving Values for a Capitalist World) by Severyn Bruyn. University of Michigan Press. 2000.
Digital Economics: How Information Technology Has Transformed Business Thinkingby Richard B. McKenzie. Praeger. 2003.
Eco-Economy: Building a New Economy for the Environmental Ageby Lester R. Brown. W.W. Norton. 2001. 224 pages
It's Alive: The Coming Convergence of Information, Biology, and Businessby Christopher Meyer and Stan Davis. Crown Publishing Group. 2003. 288 pages.
21. CENTURY EDUCATION
The Creation of the Future: The Role of the American University by Frank H.T. Rhodes. Cornell University Press. 2001.
Cyberschools: An Education Renaissance by Glenn R. Jones. Foreword by Alvin and Heidi Toffler. Jones Digital Century. 1997.
Education for the Twenty-First Centuryby William H. Boyer. Caddo Gap Press. 2002.
Preparing Schools And School Systems For The 21st Centuryby Frank Withrow with Harvey Long and Gary Marx. American Association of School Administrators. 1999.
Preparing Students For The 21st Century by Donna Uchida with Marvin Cetron and Floretta McKenzie. American Association of School Administrators. 1996.
The University In Transformation: Global Perspectives on the Futures of the Universityedited by Sohail Inayatullah and Jennifer Gidley. Bergin & Garvey/Greenwood Publishing Group. 2000.
21. CENTURY ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
The Earth’s Biosphere: Education, Dynamics, and Changeby Vaclav Smil. MIT Press. 2002.
Ecological Security: An Evolutionary Perspective on Globalizationby Dennis Clark Pirages and Theresa Manley DeGeest. Rowman and Littlefield. 2004.
Economics for Collaborative Environmental Management: Renegotiating the Commons by Graham R. Marshall. Earthscan. 2005.
State of the World 2005: Redefining Global Securityby The Worldwatch Institute. W.W. Norton. 2005.
Environmentalism and the Technologies of Tomorrow: Shaping the Next Industrial Revolution edited by Robert Olson and David Rejeski. Island Press. 2005.
One Planet, Many People: Atlas of Our Changing Environment by the United Nations Environment Programme. 2005.
Plows, Plagues and Petroleum: How Humans Took Control of the Climateby William F. Ruddiman. Princeton University Press. 2005.
State of the World 2006: Special Focus: China and India by The Worldwatch Institute. W. W. Norton & Company. 2006.
Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options by Jefferson W. Tester, et al. MIT Press. 2005.
Vital Signs 2005: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future edited by Linda Starke, the Worldwatch Institute. W.W. Norton & Company. 2005.
21. CENTURY CULTURE
Foresight Principle: Cultural Recovery in the 21st Century by Richard A. Slaughter. Praeger. 1995. 232 pages.
47. Foundations of Futures Studies: Human Science for a New Era: History, Purposes, and Knowledge by Wendell Bell. Transaction Publishers. 2003.
Foundations of Futures Studies: Human Science for a New Era. Values, Objectivity, and the Good Society by Wendell Bell. Transaction Publishers. 1996.
A View From The Year 3000: A Ranking of the 100 Most Influential Persons of All Timeby Michael H. Hart. Poseidon Press. 1999.
A Brief History of the Smileby Angus Trumble. Basic Books.
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilizationby Walter Truett Anderson. Westview Press. 2001.
The Future Factor: The Five Forces Transforming Our Lives and Shaping Human Destinyby Michael G. Zey. McGraw-Hill. 2000.
21. CENTURY HEALTH
Liberation Biology: The Scientific and Moral Case for the Biotech Revolution by Ronald Bailey. Prometheus Books. 2005.
The New Brain: How the Modern Age Is Rewiring Your Mindby Richard Restak. Rodale Press. 2003.
The Secret Life of the Brainby Richard Restak. Dana Press/Joseph Henry Press. 2001.
21st Century Health Care In Latin America And The Caribbean: Prospects For Achieving Health For Alledited by Clement Bezold, Julio Frenk, and Shaun McCarthy. Institute for Alternative Futures (IAF). 1998.
21. CENTURY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Beyond Mobile: People, Communications and Marketing in a Mobilized World by Mats Lindgren, Jörgen Jedbratt, and Erika Svensson. Palgrave. 2002.
Digital Futures: Living in a Dot-Com Worldedited by James Wilsdon. Earthscan. 2001.
Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everythingby James Gleick. Pantheon. 1999.
Media Mythmakers: How Journalists, Activists, and Advertisers Mislead Usby Benjamin Radford. Prometheus Books. 2003.
Planet Broadbandby Rouzbeh Yassini. Cisco Press. 2004.
Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolutionby Howard Rheingold. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
We've Got Blog: How Weblogs Are Changing Our Culture edited by John Rodzvilla. Perseus Publishing. 2002.
21. CENTURY MANAGEMENT
Building on the Promise of Diversity: How We Can Move to the Next Level in Our Workplaces, Our Communities, and Our Societyby R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr. American Management Association. 2005.
The Dance Of Change: The Challenges to Sustaining Momentum in Learning Organizationsby Peter Senge et al. Currency-Doubleday. 1999.
The Forward-Focused Organizationby Stephen C. Harper. AMACOM. 2001.
Free Market Fusion: How Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits Create 21st Century Successby Glenn R. Jones. Cyber Publishing Group. 1999.
The Future Of Leadershipedited by Warren Bennis, Gretchen Spreitzer, and Thomas G. Cummings. Jossey-Bass. 2001.
The Infinite Resource: Creating and Leading the Knowledge Enterpriseedited by William E. Halal. Jossey-Bass. 1998.
Managing Crises Before They Happen: What Every Executive and Manager Needs to Know About Crisis Managementby Ian I. Mitroff, with Gus Anagnos. AMACOM. 2001.
The New Management: Democracy and Enterprise Are Transforming Organizations by William E. Halal. Paperback. Berrett-Koehler. 1996.
The Organization Of The Future edited by Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard. Foreword by Peter F. Drucker. Jossey-Bass. 1997.
Shaping The Adaptive Organization: Landscapes, Learning, and Leadership in Volatile Timesby William E. Fulmer. AMACOM. 2000
Creating Your Future: Five Steps To The Life Of Your Dreamsby Dave Ellis. Houghton Mifflin. 1998.
Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. BasicBooks. 1997.
The Key to Sustainable Cities: Meeting Human Needs and Transforming Community Systemsby Gwendolyn Hallsmith. New Society Publishers. 2003.
Strategic Thinking And The New Science: Planning in the Midst of Chaos, Complexity, and Changeby T. Irene Sanders. Free Press. 1998.
The Network Society: From Knowledge to Policy edited by Manuel Castells and Gustavo Cardoso. Center for Transatlantic Relations, the School for Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. 2006.
21. CENTURY SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
The Biotech Century: Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the Worldby Jeremy Rifkin. Tarcher/Putnam. 1998.
Earth System Analysis for Sustainability edited by Hans Joachim et al. The MIT Press. 2004.
The Genomics Age: How DNA Technology is Transforming the Way We Live and Who We Areby Gina Smith. AMACOM. 2004.
The Infinite Book: A Short Guide to the Boundless, Timeless and Endlessby John D. Barrow. Pantheon Books. 2005.
Nanofuture: What’s Next for Nanotechnologyby J. Storrs Hall. Foreword by K. Eric Drexler. Prometheus Books. 2005.
The Next Fifty Years: Science in the First Half of the Twenty-First Centuryedited by John Brockman. Vintage Books. 2002.
Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics, and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Worldby Douglas Mulhall. Prometheus Books. 2002.
Technofutures: How Leading-Edge Technology Will Transform Business in the 21st Centuryby James Canton. Hay House. 1999.
Wondergenes: Genetic Enhancement and the Future of Societyby Maxwell J. Mehlman. Indiana University Press. 2003.
21. CENTURY GLOBALIZATION AND VALUES
Emergence: The Shift from Ego to Essence. 10 Steps to the Universal Humanby Barbara Marx Hubbard. Walsch Books. 2001.
The Future of Values: 21st-Century Talksedited by Jérôme Bindé. Berghahn Books/UNESCO Publishing. 2004.
The New Golden Rule: Community and Morality in a Democratic Societyby Amitai Etzioni. Basic Books. 1996.
The Next Enlightenment: Integrating East and West in a New Vision of Human Evolutionby Walter Truett Anderson. St. Martin's Press. 2003.
Planetary Citizenship: Your Values, Beliefs and Actions Can Shape a Sustainable Worldby Hazel Henderson and Daisaku Ikeda. Middleway Press. 200 pages. 2004.
Capitalizing on Career Chaos: Bringing Creativity and Purpose to Your Work and Lifeby Helen Harkness. Davies-Black Publishing. 2005.
The Future Workforce: The 21st-Century Transformation of Leaders, Managers, and Employees Irving Buchen Rowman & Littlefield Education. 2005.
Building Sustainable Societies: A Blueprint for a Post-Industrial Worldedited by Dennis C. Pirages. M.E. Sharpe. 1996.
Global Trends and Global Governanceedited by Paul Kennedy, Dirk Messner, and Franz Nuscheler. Pluto Press. 2002.
High Noon: Twenty Global Problems, Twenty Years to Solve Themby J.F. Rischard. Basic Books. 2002.
Keys To The 21st Centuryedited by Jérôme Bindé. UNESCO Publishing/Berghahn Books. 2001. Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change by Don Edward Beck and Christopher C. Cowan. Blackwell Publishers. 1996.
The World Café: Shaping Our Futures Through Conversations That Matter by Juanita Brown with David Isaacs and the World Café Community. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. 2005.
A Self-Reflection Tool-kit for Mini-Project 1: Personal Excellence Plan
Dear Colleagues,
I will now attach for you a great resource for your Mini-Project 1, “What Color is Your Parachute?”. Two flagship monthly magazines in leadership development, Personal Excellence and Executive Excellence (edited by Ken Shelton) have developed a toolkit for self-reflection and personal development: “The Personal Excellence Plan”. This toolkit includes a wealth of resources and a family of tools and exercises to help you grow and progress in your career and life in the following areas: Service, Physical, Mental, Professional, Financial, Social/Emotional and Spiritual/Character.
The Personal Excellence Plan has five unique features that makes it really effective:
1. The Personal Excellence Plan honors your dreams, aspirations, faith, intuition, feelings, and emotions.
2. The Personal Excellence Plan integrates your personal life with your family and professional contribution.
3. The Personal Excellence Plan bridges vision and action.
4. The Personal Excellence Plan enables you to find harmony and
synergy among the different roles and dimensions of your life.
5. The Personal Excellence Plan encourages a balanced, holistic,
value-based, principled approach to life.
Thus, I recommend you to go over this great resource and toolkit provided by Executive Excellence; the leading newsletter/magazine in the field of leadership. Feel free to print it and complete the exercises in it. This will help you tremendously in your self-reflection, self-evaluation, job application, and in constructing your own personal strategic plans.
Here is the resource; just click: http://www.eep.com/Merchant//newsite/pep.pdf
I will now attach for you a great resource for your Mini-Project 1, “What Color is Your Parachute?”. Two flagship monthly magazines in leadership development, Personal Excellence and Executive Excellence (edited by Ken Shelton) have developed a toolkit for self-reflection and personal development: “The Personal Excellence Plan”. This toolkit includes a wealth of resources and a family of tools and exercises to help you grow and progress in your career and life in the following areas: Service, Physical, Mental, Professional, Financial, Social/Emotional and Spiritual/Character.
The Personal Excellence Plan has five unique features that makes it really effective:
1. The Personal Excellence Plan honors your dreams, aspirations, faith, intuition, feelings, and emotions.
2. The Personal Excellence Plan integrates your personal life with your family and professional contribution.
3. The Personal Excellence Plan bridges vision and action.
4. The Personal Excellence Plan enables you to find harmony and
synergy among the different roles and dimensions of your life.
5. The Personal Excellence Plan encourages a balanced, holistic,
value-based, principled approach to life.
Thus, I recommend you to go over this great resource and toolkit provided by Executive Excellence; the leading newsletter/magazine in the field of leadership. Feel free to print it and complete the exercises in it. This will help you tremendously in your self-reflection, self-evaluation, job application, and in constructing your own personal strategic plans.
Here is the resource; just click: http://www.eep.com/Merchant//newsite/pep.pdf
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Adventures in Complexity
Prof. Holbrook from Columbia University has written excellent article titled "Adventures in Complexity: An Essay on Dynamic Open Complex Adaptive Systems, Butterfly Effects, Self-Organizing Order, Coevolution, the Ecological Perspective, Fitness Landscapes, Market Spaces, Emergent Beauty at the Edge of Chaos, and All That Jazz". I recommend you to skim through the article to gain a better appreciation of the issues of complexity, fractal geometry, chaos theory, butterfly effect, DOCASs (Dynamic Open Complex Adaptive Systems), deep ecology, self-organization, emergence, fitness landscapes, and emergent beauty at the edge of chaos. These issues have significant implications for management and organizations in the 21st century. Click on the address below to access the article:
http://www.amsreview.org/articles/holbrook06-2003.pdf
I hope you enjoy and become immersed in this book-long- article as much as I did. This can be a greatly rewarding intellectual adventure for you this weekend! Best, Fahri
http://www.amsreview.org/articles/holbrook06-2003.pdf
I hope you enjoy and become immersed in this book-long- article as much as I did. This can be a greatly rewarding intellectual adventure for you this weekend! Best, Fahri
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us
An introduction to the world of Web 2.0 and Digital Ethnography
Workshop and Brainstorming Session: Leadership and the Global Agenda in the 21st Century
Here is a summary of some of the key points we have discussed and brainstormed together in our workshop last time.
Global Complex Problems
· Half of the people, nearly 3 billion people live on less than 2$ a day.
· Nearly 1 billion people entered the 21st century illiterate; unable to read a book or sign their names.
· 1.3 billion have no access to clean water. 3 billion have no access to sanitation.
· Every 30 seconds; an African child dies of malaria. More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day. 300 million are children.
· Every 3.6 seconds, a person dies of starvation.
· Almost 100.000 people die worldwide every day from preventable diseases and because they lack the most essential needs such as water, food, shelter, sanitation and education.
· Recently; there have been bloody conflicts and wars continuing in 56 different places in the world. Afghanistan, Bosnia, India, Indonesia, Kashmir, Kosovo, Macedonia, Middle East, Nigeria, Chechnya, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Uganda.. Floods of tears and blood still flowing in many parts of the world.
In the 21st century, our world is facing complex global scale problems: War, religious intolerance, conflict, violence, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, pollution, crime, theft, fraud, murder, corruption, immortality, child abuse, human rights violation, oppression, inequality, injustice, nuclear weapons, and global terror among others.
At the Global Compact Leaders Summit on 24th of June, 2004, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said: “Let us be true global citizens. Let us not rest until we have truly succeeded in bringing positive change into the lives of people, and laid the foundations for peaceful, well-functioning, sustainable societies throughout the world… Rarely has there been a moment in recent history when it has been so critical for all of us to protect our common space, building on what unites us. Again, I ask, if not us, then who?”…
A Global Agenda for Positive Universal Values for the 21st Century
The need for universal common values such as peace, dialog, cooperation, compassion is recurring themes in not only in educational and non-profit organizations but also for corporations and businesses. Today’s organizations are faced with more complexities, competition, and change than at any other time in history. To effectively cope, leaders in today’s organizations need to focus on ethics, social responsibility, collaboration, chaos, innovation, creativity, adaptation, flexibility, system thinking, relationships, and leadership.
Here is a summary of some of the key points we have discussed and brainstormed together in our workshop last time.
Global Complex Problems
· Half of the people, nearly 3 billion people live on less than 2$ a day.· Nearly 1 billion people entered the 21st century illiterate; unable to read a book or sign their names.
· 1.3 billion have no access to clean water. 3 billion have no access to sanitation.
· Every 30 seconds; an African child dies of malaria. More than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day. 300 million are children.
· Every 3.6 seconds, a person dies of starvation.
· Almost 100.000 people die worldwide every day from preventable diseases and because they lack the most essential needs such as water, food, shelter, sanitation and education.
· Recently; there have been bloody conflicts and wars continuing in 56 different places in the world. Afghanistan, Bosnia, India, Indonesia, Kashmir, Kosovo, Macedonia, Middle East, Nigeria, Chechnya, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Uganda.. Floods of tears and blood still flowing in many parts of the world.
In the 21st century, our world is facing complex global scale problems: War, religious intolerance, conflict, violence, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, pollution, crime, theft, fraud, murder, corruption, immortality, child abuse, human rights violation, oppression, inequality, injustice, nuclear weapons, and global terror among others.
At the Global Compact Leaders Summit on 24th of June, 2004, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said: “Let us be true global citizens. Let us not rest until we have truly succeeded in bringing positive change into the lives of people, and laid the foundations for peaceful, well-functioning, sustainable societies throughout the world… Rarely has there been a moment in recent history when it has been so critical for all of us to protect our common space, building on what unites us. Again, I ask, if not us, then who?”…
A Global Agenda for Positive Universal Values for the 21st Century
The need for universal common values such as peace, dialog, cooperation, compassion is recurring themes in not only in educational and non-profit organizations but also for corporations and businesses. Today’s organizations are faced with more complexities, competition, and change than at any other time in history. To effectively cope, leaders in today’s organizations need to focus on ethics, social responsibility, collaboration, chaos, innovation, creativity, adaptation, flexibility, system thinking, relationships, and leadership.
An Emerging Paradigm based on Global Consciousness
Towards the 21st century, humanity is moving in the direction of global consciousness based on shared values. This emerging paradigm is crucial in forming a world of peace, democracy, human rights, ethics, multiculturalism and dialog. Below is a list of common global values that affirm the unity of all being; affirm the interconnectedness of all, and affirm a new bottom line of love, caring, and compassion. This list indicates an emerging global consciousness based on a set of shared values:
Economic and social justice
Golden rule: Treating others as we wish them to treat us
Respect for life, freedom and human rights
Nature-friendly ways of life and ecological consciousness
Honesty and integrity
Peace and non-violence
Multiculturalism, democracy and civic education
Tolerance, dialog and respect for diversity
Cross-cultural understanding and interfaith dialog
Cooperation, compassion and charity
Global citizenship and planetary stewardship
Self-discipline
Treating people equally without bias
Sincerity, friendship, love and sharing
Self-sacrifice, devotion and idealism
Serving humanity at large
Universal ethics, and global concern
Arts, conscious communication, reflection and conscious education,
The power of the human spirit and prayer
Spiritual practices, inner work, transcendence
Community service and social responsibility,
Inner happiness & place of the individual in the world
Academic World and Scholarship: Towards a Common Set of Values and Consciousness?
The organizational literature or scholarship has also been keeping up with this emerging trend. A literature review and a preliminary analysis reveal the emergence of a set of new approaches, models, theories, schools, and movements pointing toward an emerging global paradigm. This global paradigm is represented by the following value based approaches, movements and models:
Corporate Social Responsibility http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/csr-rse.nsf/en/Home
Organizational Citizenship Behavior http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organizational_citizenship_behavior
Business Ethics research http://www.businessethics.ca/
Conscious Business Movement, Stakeholder Movement, research on values in management
Social Innovation research http://www.ssireview.org/
Spiritual leadership http://www.spirit4greatness.com/
Management by virtues, principle centered leadership, management by values
Service leadership, servant leadership http://www.greenleaf.org/
Human relations movement and Humanistic psychology http://www.ahpweb.org/index.html
The art of leadership http://membership.acs.org/c/cda/cufaudefinal.pdf
Business as an agent of world benefit (BAWB) http://worldbenefit.case.edu/
Positive Organizational Scholarship http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/
Positive Psychology http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/
Appreciative Inquiry http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/
Integral theory perspective http://www.integralworld.net/
Check these web sites and resources above. They offer tremendous amount of knowledge that will open up your horizons.
Although there are many terms used; it is possible to draw on the commonalities and to point out to an emerging paradigm in organizational scholarship. The most critical research frontiers for the twenty-first century revolve around values, ethics, morality, social responsibility, global sustainability, and spirituality. These organizational theories and concepts emphasize a set of universal values centered on sincerity, integrity, morality, respect, compassion, authenticity, intuition, and service to community.
Changing Paradigms of Management and Leadership
OLD PARADIGM to NEW PARADIGM
SELF CENTERED to COMMUNITY CENTERED
ethnocentric to community oriented
individualistic to communitarian
authoritative to democratic
self-interest to service to community
OLD SCIENCES to NEW SCIENCES
Newtonian to Quantum
linear to non-linear
one truth to multiple truths
reductive to emergent
MATERIALISM to SPIRITUALITY
modernist to post-modernist
"mind" to "integration of mind, heart, soul"
positivist to interpretive
materialist to spiritual
UNIFORMITY to DIVERSITY
hierarchical to lateral
absolute perspective to contextualism
selective to inclusive
simplicity to complexity
RATIONALITY to INTUITION
actuality to potentiality
intellectual stimulation to emotional arousal
problems to opportunities
conservative to creative
PARTIAL to IMPARTIAL
atomistic to holistic
exclusionary to synergistic
analysis to synthesis
partial to integral
PROFIT ORIENTATION to PEOPLE ORIENTATION
Theory X to Theory Z
competition to cooperation
economic to social
profit oriented to triple bottom-line
CERTAINTY to UNCERTAINTY
clarity to ambiguity
order to chaos
determinate to indeterminate
stability to change
COMMAND & CONTROL to FLEXIBILITY & EMPOWERMENT
top down to egalitarian
controlling to inspiring
doubtful to trusting
domination to collaboration
CHARISMATIC to SERVANT
arrogant to humble
impressive to authentic
self-worth to modesty
extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation
OLD METAPHORS to NEW METAPHORS
clockwork/machine to brain/living ecosystem
static box to dynamic flow
solid ice to emergent cloud
building to web/network
OLD PARADIGM to NEW PARADIGM
SELF CENTERED to COMMUNITY CENTERED
ethnocentric to community oriented
individualistic to communitarian
authoritative to democratic
self-interest to service to community
OLD SCIENCES to NEW SCIENCES
Newtonian to Quantum
linear to non-linear
one truth to multiple truths
reductive to emergent
MATERIALISM to SPIRITUALITY
modernist to post-modernist
"mind" to "integration of mind, heart, soul"
positivist to interpretive
materialist to spiritual
UNIFORMITY to DIVERSITY
hierarchical to lateral
absolute perspective to contextualism
selective to inclusive
simplicity to complexity
RATIONALITY to INTUITION
actuality to potentiality
intellectual stimulation to emotional arousal
problems to opportunities
conservative to creative
PARTIAL to IMPARTIAL
atomistic to holistic
exclusionary to synergistic
analysis to synthesis
partial to integral
PROFIT ORIENTATION to PEOPLE ORIENTATION
Theory X to Theory Z
competition to cooperation
economic to social
profit oriented to triple bottom-line
CERTAINTY to UNCERTAINTY
clarity to ambiguity
order to chaos
determinate to indeterminate
stability to change
COMMAND & CONTROL to FLEXIBILITY & EMPOWERMENT
top down to egalitarian
controlling to inspiring
doubtful to trusting
domination to collaboration
CHARISMATIC to SERVANT
arrogant to humble
impressive to authentic
self-worth to modesty
extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation
OLD METAPHORS to NEW METAPHORS
clockwork/machine to brain/living ecosystem
static box to dynamic flow
solid ice to emergent cloud
building to web/network
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