Economics as if people mattered

Human scale - appropriate technology

E. F. Schumacher, 1911 - 1977

A think tank

Research

Projects

Consultancy

Learning

… since the beginning.

We have to address all complex issues as a whole

Horizon scannin

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Systems thinkin

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Futurology

Opinion monito

ring

Activity – it does things

Identity – who we are

Synergy – co-operation

Conflict resolution - competition

Monitoring the external environment

A viable organisation manages all of these:

Looking out for what is coming towards you is vital for survival and for innovation

Horizon scannin

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Systems thinking

Futurology

Opinion monitor

ing

Directory - watching the watchers

Look Out reports

Inquiry service

Special Reports

Workshops

Vanilla presentations

Scenario games

Business Resilience Circles

Indicators

Watching the watchers

Amazon WatchWaste WatchWorldwatch InstituteEarthwatch InstituteHuman Rights WatchGeneWatch UKGlobal Forest WatchStatewatchCorporate WatchGlobal Trade WatchSweatshop WatchCEE Bankwatch NetworkEye on Earth NetworkUK Healthy Cities Network…

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

INNOVATION SURVIVAL

Survival

Innovation

Being prepared for change means being prepared for opportunities

Resilience theory

Resilience practice

Resilience strategy

Resilience workshops

Horizon scannin

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Systems thinking

Futurology

Opinion monitor

ing

• Bristol Resilience Network - BGCP

• Rockefeller 100 Resilient Cities Network

• 21 workshops so far (22nd on Biosphere Integrity 1st July)

Business Resilience Circles

The End