Category Archives: Politics

Results from 21.07.2011 debate. The Murdoch Effect.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Catherine

TweetESPRESSO SUMMARY Power corrupts: we must all be vigilant and selective. We need to get our information from different sources , always to balance and weigh  whatever comes our way Watchwords: Governance, ownership, checks and balances, avoid concentration of power … Continue reading →

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4pm 21.07.2011 debate. The Murdoch Effect. Just desserts or Just a Blip?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Catherine

TweetRecent events in the UK have jeopardised Murdoch’s bid to control satellite TV. Relationships that have come to light between media, politicians and police have caused many questions to be asked. Click here to join us 4pm (UK time) July … Continue reading →

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Results: Is networking notworking?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Catherine

TweetOur June Thinking Tank reflected on the rights and wrongs and changing trends in networking – online and offline. More below… Espresso summary Online networking in particular is on balance seen more as a force for good, encouraging transparency, connectedness … Continue reading →

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Thinking Tank on Crime and Punishment 17.02.2011

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Catherine

TweetIn this debate we took a broad look at the challenging area of crime and punishment. Considering reports of high correlations of those in prison and those with dyslexia, communications disorders, child abuse, sexual abuse etc, maybe it is time … Continue reading →

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Microsociety

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Catherine

TweetForget Big Society. We all know it’s a contradiction in terms. Would a member of the big society be sociable or big sociable? What would it mean? I am increasingly curious though about micro society. That could be your family, … Continue reading →

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Communicating Sustainability. Thinking Tank 21.11.09

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Catherine

TweetThere were clearly two camps in November’s Thinking Tank and many statements split the vote. Some overlap though on the issues and the challenges – and the wordcloud below shows the importance of changing people’s minds through costs / taxation, … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Family. Thinking Tank 10.10.2009

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Catherine

TweetThe most supported idea (over 8o%) was that the perfect family would be a family full of support, affection and belief in you This was despite the fact that half the group agreed that family can be seen as a … Continue reading →

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Business as usual or time for a change? Thinking Tank 27.08.2009

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Catherine

TweetOverall the group are aware of the need for a change in style in this Thinking Tank carried out in partnership with Aspire Coaching. The time for rigid leadership styles is over, in our fast changing world, flexibility is key. … Continue reading →

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New Year New Politics? Thinking Tank 07.01.2009

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Catherine

TweetAs Obama steps into his new role, at the Thinking Tank we started the year with an experiment in reaching political decisions without political parties. A number of you proposed motions and we worked together to look at the key … Continue reading →

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