75-Year Retrospective
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
Read MorePosted by Terry | Apr 19, 2023 | Reflections |
Five lessons from my professional life prompt a research proposal to study the influence of dominant narratives and tribalism in international relations.
Read MorePosted by Terry | Aug 6, 2022 | Reflections |
Sometimes we just have to change the way we think in the light of new information that just doesn’t fit into our existing models of the world. Since returning from a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 2019, much has changed about how I view the world.
Read MorePosted by Terry | Jul 26, 2022 | Reflections |
There is no one answer to what is wrong with the world. To try and address all the problems we face would be overwhelming and, ultimately, futile. However, there are some underlying factors that contribute to many of the world’s woes, including climate change, biodiversity loss, inequality, and pollution. One of the biggest problems is a misguided worldview. For centuries, humans have looked at the world as aresource to be exploited. This has led to a culture of unhealthy individualism, self-centredness, separatism and extreme consumerism. Another problem is modern capitalism and neoliberalism, which are founded on the prioritization of material wealth and self-interest. This has led to increasing social inequalities and a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots. It is human nature to seek comfort and security, but when this is done at the expense of others and the planet, it becomes a serious problem. If we want to create a more just and sustainable world, we need to address these underlying issues.
Read MorePosted by Terry | Jan 9, 2022 | Blog Post, Management, Reflections |
Reflecting on a management career spanning fifty years, Dr Terry Cooke-Davies suggests that for would-be leaders, there is great value in cultivating a growth mindset, developing an attitude of humble inquiry, mastering the art of dialogue and conversation, and combining the tools of an anthropologist with the skillset of a facilitator.
Read MorePosted by Terry | Mar 1, 2021 | Reflections |
How six books on cosmology, human nature, consciousness, stories and thermodynamics challenge the faith of a progressive Christian.
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