Author Archives: Randal B. Adcock

  When we individuals have difficulty managing the complex challenges around us, we have always turned to collective and organizational intelligence for assistance. It’s as ancient as we are. We call it community. And when life seems so busy that … Continue reading →

I came across this article (linked below) in the Toastmasters international magazine and thought I should share it. I believe we can gain better insights into personal and shared worldviews by studying the worldviews from other cultures. This awareness and … Continue reading →

Dear Diary: You know I often come to you to help me reflect on world events when no one wants to attend for more than a line or two and a funny picture. This time I wonder about things that … Continue reading →

Birth of A Complex Global Civilization | My grandfather, Ben Garside, died in 1970 when I was 15 years old. Born in 1880, he had lived nearly his entire life in one house or another with no insulation, no furnace, … Continue reading →

The 21st century is overloaded with opportunities and challenges. The fundamental question of our time concerns the management of civil systems which are growing in complexity at a super-exponential rate.  While we experience technology acceleration we are compounding the complexity … Continue reading →

May 29, 2014 Event for an introduction to the Global Brains Co-operative. Let’s go! “Creating your place in the future” Whether you are a professional, self-employed or manage a business or non-profit organization, in this complex shifting world: How relevant … Continue reading →