In 2006 Regent University launched a Master of Arts in Strategic Foresight, and in 2007 added a foresight major to its Doctor of Strategic Leadership. In doing so, Regent joined a small group of academic programs worldwide that offer graduate professional degrees based on futures studies. In 2014 I wrapped up a decade of service in these programs. Continue reading
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My Life as an Undercover Agent
From 2004 to 2008 I went back to get my PhD in Leadership. Here is my perspective on why I did so and why all of us are undercover agents for the public good! Continue reading
Can Entrepreneurs Save the Planet?
In the Fall of 2007, I began teaching the first course in an Entrepreneurial MBA at Regent’s School of Business & Leadership. The course was BMBA 601: “The Future of Commerce.” Here is why.
Ten Big Questions for 2100
Dr. Michael Marien suggests society should weigh 10 big questions about the 22nd Century and use them to make changes to public policy today. Continue reading
Pathways to Foresight DVD
I served as the producer of this 8-part educational DVD, Pathways to Foresight, by Dr. Richard Slaughter. This is a great training program on social and strategic foresight for any team. Continue reading
Terror in America: How Should We Respond?
September 11th has challenged America to root out the political and cultural factors that feed terrorism. But could our own millennial prophecies have provided Bin Laden’s network with further ideology to wage Holy War? As we look back at this anniversary, has America really drained it’s own swamp of ideology which fed this heinous act? Continue reading
In Service of the Future
Dr. Jay Gary, evangelical author and leadership scholar reflects on his experience as a religious futurist, and challenges religious activists to study the future of faith and society, in the context of their own traditions.
Diversity, Complexity and Change
In April 2006, I attended an Association of Professional Futurists meeting in Santa Fe. One presentation on the Complexity Science of Social Diversity really fired me up. Here are my thoughts on how your organization can find its sweet spot and create its own peak future in adverse conditions. Continue reading
Why Futures Studies Needs a Theory Base
This paper explores how a PhD in Futures Studies, if refocused on theory-building could create anticipatory theories across the social sciences, and buttress the work of a new generation of futurists. Continue reading
Add Foresight to Your Vision
We hear a lot today about the power of vision. Leadership should not only point the way, but consider the unintended consequences of reaching even good visions. Continue reading