When one looks at the statements of the leaders of the major European countries or the institutions of the European Union (EU), one is struck…
When one looks at the statements of the leaders of the major European countries or the institutions of the European Union (EU), one is struck…
Boris Johnson sloganised the last election with the oft-quoted phrase “taking back control”. Whether it was in any way truthful, accurate or realistic is debatable…
The tickbox phenomenon, which I have been writing about for most of this year, seems finally to have reached its apotheosis with the appointment of…
A conversation between David Boyle and Danie Woodbridge… Danie: Hi David, so we’ve been discussing the role of co-production practitioners, and how the role is…
Twenty years ago, the Chinese still admired French industry. They envied us for our 4 As. Alstom, Alcatel, Airbus, Areva. Today, they only envy us…
Bureaucratic institutions are an integral aspect of modern society. The way they work is at the root of the problems today. In a previous piece,…
I have been asked to start a discussion on: “System change. Challenging established notions. Re-imagining our societies”. I assume that the aim of the discussion is…
The Brexit shenanigans and the turbulent politics in many other countries is almost enough to make one lose faith in democracy. Meantime, the apparent success…
“Simplify your life. Don’t waste the years struggling for things that are unimportant. Don’t burden yourself with possessions. Keep your needs and wants simple and…
“The lesson for a futurist: history is made of unintended consequences. Whenever you think about a solution to something, deeply examine the possibility that it…
I have just returned from a trip to the USA. Every time I visit I end up wondering why Europe cannot pull off what seems…