Current Meeting Schedule

 

Important note:  All members are asked to read and contribute to our future.

Call for Proposals for 2010 and Beyond - the planning workspace

Nov 7 Planning Update Presentation - the goal and program outline

 

November 28, 2009

Societal, Management, Education Futures SIG

Topic:  "Comprehensive Systems Analysis (CSA)"

Speaker: Bill Peter

Abstract: Bill Peter will conduct a workshop on CSA, a useful tool for Futurists  When the results of any enterprise are unacceptable, a CSA is needed, a vision of the future must be clarified, and then effective leadership methods must be used to lead the enterprise to its chosen vision. We will discuss what such a system must contain in examples from various segments of society: business, government, education, healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations.

 

                      Comprehensive Systems Analysis (11/28/09)

 

Principle:   When the results of any organization are unacceptable, a Comprehensive Systems Analysis is needed, a vision for the future must be clarified, and then effective leadership methods must be used to lead the organization to its chosen vision.

 

Case Study Discussions (### in depth, # very briefly):

 

Business                                                            # Automobile Companies

                                                                           # Newspaper Companies

                                                                       ### Textile Industry

                                                                           # ABC/CBS/NBC

                                                                           # Dot Com Bust

 

Government                                                      # Ethanol from Corn

                                                                           # United Nations

                                                                       ### National Debt/China

                                                                           # Fannie May/Freddie Mac

                                                                           # Cash for Clunkers

 

Education                                                      ### U.S. K-12 Education

Healthcare                                                         # 17% of the U.S. Economy                                                      

 

Not-for-profit organizations                             ### Political Parties

                                                                            # Churches

 

Effective Families                                           ### Role Modeling and Parenting

 

Prepared by: Bill Peter, Consultant/Futurist    www.2020and2035.com    952.933.6850

                       billpeter@billpeter.net   6650 Vernon Hills Road   Edina, MN 55436

December 26, 2009

Societal, Management, Education Futures SIG

Topic: "Creative Plannning During a Major Recession"

Speaker: Bill Peter

Moderator:

Abstract: Bill Peter will provide a 45-minute overview of a full-day workshop he is conducting for business, government, education, healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations on this subject. As a group, we will apply the principles to The World Future Society - Minnesota Chapter.  Follow this link for more information.  Creative Planning During a Major Recession

 

After much heartache, this major recession will end; organizations that creatively plan ahead will prosper.

 

Other Topics Pending for Fourth Quarter 2009 and First Quarter 2010

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020  

See topics awaiting dates above.

 

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