As the world progresses, it’s more important than ever for governments & organizations to be future-focused in their thinking. This is especially true when it comes to strategic planning. After all, the whole point of strategic planning is to map out a course for the future. So, how can governments & organizations make sure they’re doing strategic planning the right way? Well they can start by taking lessons from futurists.
October 24, 2022
How China became Untouchable by Omar M. Almahmoud (Video)
In 2015, China’s took the world by surprise when it announced a devaluation of its currency, the Yuan by 3%. This move sent shockwaves throughout global financial markets and put China in a league of its own as an economic & political powerhouse. The reason for the devaluation was to boost exports and stimulate growth, but it also had the effect of making China’s currency more attractive to international investors.
October 22, 2022
Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes
How much more could you get done if you completed all of your required reading in 1/3 or 1/5 the time? Increasing reading speed is a process of controlling fine motor movement—period. This post is a condensed overview of principles I taught to undergraduates at Princeton University in 1998 at a seminar called the “PX Project”. The below was written several years ago, so it’s worded like Ivy-Leaguer pompous-ass prose,