Sheppard, Blair H.
Ten Years to Midnight
- ISBN 13:
- 9781523088744
- author:
- Sheppard, Blair H.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Business, Management, Strategy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Blair H. Sheppard's "Ten Years to Midnight" presents a compelling case for addressing four pressing global crises: prosperity, technology, institutional legitimacy, and leadership. Through his analysis, the author identifies common concerns shared by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including government officials, business leaders, and everyday people. Sheppard's framework, ADAPT, highlights key areas of concern, such as asymmetry of wealth, disruption caused by technology, age disparities, polarization, and loss of trust in institutions. The book then delves into the complex roots of these crises and proposes solutions that may seem counterintuitive at first. For instance, developing self-sustaining local economies is seen as crucial in an era of globalization. The author argues that we have a limited time frame to address these issues, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovative thinking across disciplines. With its pragmatic approach, "Ten Years to Midnight" offers valuable insights into the challenges facing humanity today.
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