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Environmental Scanning: Comparing Quantitative vs. Qualitative Studies
Environmental scanning or information gathering is often considered the first step of strategy formulation. This essay reviews and critiques two contemporary research studies in this field, one quantitative-the other qualitative, to show that strategic leadership can be understood from both external and internal perspectives. Continue reading
The New America
The spiritual landscape of America is changing. Are we ready to encounter it? A “Creatives” culture has emerged in America as the fasting growing segment. What does this mean for the church? for spirituality? Of the three cultures shaping America, which culture do you identity with? Continue reading
The Myth That Was Masada
Were the rebels who committed mass suicide at Masada really the heroes that modern Israel has made them out to be? Should this rock fortress of Herod continue to be revered as shrine to freedom? Israel is now reconsidering one of its founding myths as they strive to keep faith at the heart of the covenant.
Measuring Foresight in Leadership
The ability to think forward, to foresee possible outcomes and to act accordingly, is a vital human trait. Here is a 45-page paper that reviews the literature on foresight to determine what we can learn. Continue reading
The Healing of the City
Transforming ministry means embracing both church growth and community health. The church of the 21st century will not just focus on building bigger churches but better communities, claims a Christian futurist. Continue reading
Authentic Leadership in College Sports
Recent concerns about the integrity and transparency of business, politics, and sport leaders is spurring on new research into a framework of authentic leadership. Continue reading
Mopping Up Mega-Evils
Let’s not stop with just terrorism. If we can focus on restraining terrorism, Jay Gary asks, what is keeping us from tackling other mega-evils that cause a greater drain on the world’s health and wealth? Continue reading
The Power of Mu
Expand your vision–past, present and future! Rather than live as a “Me” generation, a “Mu” generation would live with a 200-year notion of the present. Discover how you can be a living letter to make all things new. Continue reading
Foresight journal
From 2009 to 2011 I served as the regional editor of Foresight, the journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy. Continue reading