Mario van Rijn is zowel bedrijfskundig, psychologisch als technisch onderlegd en een echte toekomstdenker. Als strategisch adviseur begeleidt hij, met behulp van scenario's, op creatieve en innovatieve wijze organisatiebrede veranderingsprocessen. Van Rijn is verbonden aan Avans Hogeschool waar hij werkt aan business-, onderwijs- en IT-vernieuwing.
Meer over de auteursExplore The Big Picture
Forces shaping the future of humanity
Paperback Engels 2021 1e druk 9789043040150Samenvatting
Are you interested in the state of our world? In the future of humanity? Have you ever wondered how the major developments of our time fit together? Are you, in fact, interested in exploring the big picture?
The world we live in is undergoing enormous change, and it can feel overwhelming to grasp what it all means, to you, to your family, to your business or job, and to humanity as a whole.
In one book, Explore The Big Picture takes a deep dive into some of the most significant matters we’re facing today, including climate change, the impact of technology, the development of the world economy, pressing societal challenges, and life beyond Earth. Doing away with complexity, each topic is explored in such a way that it relates to the others. Celebrating our achievements and drawing attention to our challenges, Explore The Big Picture cuts through the clutter, leaving readers with a clear vision of what’s at stake and what’s to gain.
Using this book enhances your skills in critical thinking, strategic foresight and interdisciplinary thinking. Which are all vital skills needed for addressing complex challenges such as achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore The Big Picture is an open invitation to look beyond the horizon and challenge your thoughts and beliefs, allowing you to take meaningful action that leads to positive change.
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Lezersrecensies
Over René van der Burgt
Inhoudsopgave
1.1 Riding the wave of raw computer power
1.2 Artificial Intelligence
1.3 Biotechnology
1.4 Metamaterials, printing technology and the Internet of Things
1.5 Reality, robots, and cyborgs
1.6 Final thoughts
2 Humanity colliding with Earth’s boundaries
2.1 Shifting towards the Anthropocene Epoch
2.2 Earth's nine key processes and systems
2.3 Final thoughts
3 Our social foundation
3.1 Water, food, and displacement
3.2 Energy and mobility
3.3 Health
3.4 Education
3.5 Income and work
3.6 The human factor
3.7 Final thoughts
4 Economy, politics and power
4.1 Capitalism and democracy
4.2 Power
4.3 Control
4.4 Resilience
4.5 Final thoughts
5 Beyond earth
5.1 Our place in the universe
5.2 Challenges to go forward to the moon, Mars, and beyond
5.3 Opening up the space economy
5.4 Humanity’s big leap
5.5 A deep dive into the unknown
5.6 Final thoughts
Rubrieken
- advisering
- algemeen management
- coaching en trainen
- communicatie en media
- economie
- financieel management
- inkoop en logistiek
- internet en social media
- it-management / ict
- juridisch
- leiderschap
- marketing
- mens en maatschappij
- non-profit
- ondernemen
- organisatiekunde
- personal finance
- personeelsmanagement
- persoonlijke effectiviteit
- projectmanagement
- psychologie
- reclame en verkoop
- strategisch management
- verandermanagement
- werk en loopbaan