There are many forward thinking individuals and groups in Scotland (the home of this group) and across the world. In our own ways we are striving to improve society and how we, individually and collectively, are valued. As we work disparately, our influence is limited. Can we all work together? Can we recognise and respect our differences and then build on the areas of agreement? By working together, can we create an informed alliance that has a significant positive impact on all our futures?

Open Space event 21 March 2013

Purpose

Four people in a meeting

Our aim is to facilitate a learning society that is driven by knowledge and a respect for people. This vision is in contrast with the present, where some in positions of authority have excessive influence in determining the future, sometimes rather for their own benefit, at the expense of everyone else, and often in ignorance or disregard for the long-term effects … [Read More...]

Why Wisdom Matters to You

Scottish Mace

Four words are inscribed on the Scottish Mace: Wisdom, Compassion, Integrity and Justice. Wisdom is much more than just common sense. Wisdom has a rigour and a discipline. It is defined in the Chamber's dictionary as "the ability to make the right use of knowledge" and knowledge (c.f. McGregor, Deming etc) is built on … [Read More...]

Get Involved

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The change we are striving for is not going to come from established "leadership." It is going to come from grass roots participation. Are you a forward thinker? Are you committed to the future of our societies? Do you subscribe to our ethos that we move forward on the basis of sound knowledge? And are you willing to contribute to the development … [Read More...]

We Value

1) People, their basic desire to do a good job and be valued, structured learning, and systems thinking.
2) The many forward thinkers throughout society.
3) On-line and off-line connections and contributions between, to and from these forward thinkers.
4) Learning
5) The application of learning [Read more...]

The Challenge

Our culture believes that we require to be directed and controlled; that leaders need to give direction and that they should be supported by scrutiny methods to ensure we comply. The perceptions that evolve from this basic belief are conditioned into us all. Challenging these preconceptions in ourselves and others can be uncomfortable. [Read more...]

Aspects of this Site

1) Static pages which describe the group, provide knowledge, articles, case studies, various links, training courses, a list of events etc.
2) A dynamic element for conversations and dialog.
With these, we involve forward thinkers in the progressive development of the knowledge available and stimulate change in society.