Exploring the dynamics of youth unemployment:
Challenges and Solutions
What young people are doing right, what they are doing wrong
Are Tertiary institutions like MBCC responding to the reality?
What are we not taking into consideration?
Student leader to nation builder mo e&i - june2016Leahcim Semaj
The document is a slideshow presentation on the future of work and skills. Some key points:
- The average job tenure in the US has declined sharply to 4.4 years, reflecting greater job insecurity.
- Roughly 50% of current jobs may disappear by 2030 due to automation, requiring workers to learn new skills every 5 years and change careers every 10 years.
- Core skills for the future will include social/emotional intelligence, creativity, digital skills, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity for global work.
- Youth unemployment remains a global challenge due to a mismatch between the skills students learn and jobs available.
- Jamaica in particular needs to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among its
Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are examples of young entrepreneurs who founded hugely successful companies. Jobs co-founded Apple at age 16 and Zuckerberg launched Facebook while a student at Harvard. Other young entrepreneurs profiled include a 17-year-old who sold a mobile app to Yahoo for $30 million and a 14-year-old who started a fruit jam company now worth over $40 million annually. While many teenagers want to be entrepreneurs, there are few school programs to support this career path. However, young entrepreneurship is rising, with 29% of new businesses started in 2011 founded by those aged 20-34.
1) The document discusses strategies for transforming Jamaica's economy and society by focusing on entrepreneurship and education. It outlines 6 potential paths to affluence, including leveraging retirees, athletes, the agricultural sector, and addressing the needs of at-risk youth.
2) It notes that over 10% of Jamaica's population is already retired but pensions are often insufficient, suggesting retirees could pursue entrepreneurial work. It also highlights Jamaica's success in sprinting and potential in the health and wellness industry.
3) The document warns that without interventions, at-risk youth may engage in crime and violence, becoming a "breeding ground for criminals." It calls for strengthening education, job training, and opportunities to
- Women's participation in education has greatly increased globally over recent decades, especially in developing economies, with females now enrolling in tertiary education at higher rates than males in many countries. However, this progress is not reflected in business graduate intakes or senior management roles.
- On average, just 21% of business graduate hires globally are women, and the proportion of women in senior management has stagnated at 24% despite greater numbers of educated women.
- There are significant variations between regions and industries, with women comprising over half of senior roles only in education and social services but far fewer in industries like technology. This suggests businesses may be missing out on talent that could boost their growth.
The document discusses the rise in entrepreneurial activity worldwide. Business experts predict that entrepreneurship will be the largest source of new jobs in the future rather than revitalizing old industries. During the recent recession in 2009, nearly 1 in 10 unemployed Americans found jobs by starting their own businesses. University enrollment in entrepreneurship programs is also booming. The largest surge in entrepreneurship is currently occurring, fueled by many unemployed workers and students seeking opportunities. Starting a business can begin with just an idea or concept.
The document discusses how women are driving economic growth in developed nations. It notes that girls now outperform boys in school and are more likely to continue their education. As more women enter the workforce, female employment has become a major driving force of economic growth, more so than new technologies or large developing countries. Nations with higher rates of female labor participation also have higher fertility rates. The document advocates for recognizing women as important economic contributors through their roles as workers, consumers, entrepreneurs and investors.
Gen Y; Millennials; Echo Boomers; the Trophy Generation; Net Y Not. Google “managing” any of those
terms and you’ll receive hundreds of thousands of hits. The literature positively explodes with deep
insight and pop psychology on how to deal with younger employees—professionals in their mid-20s to
early 30s.How do you recruit, hire,
manage and survive with younger, rising executives who may not speak your language or respect your
values? If the Millennials receive most of their validation from outside of their professional network,
what leverage does the leadership of your organization have to shape raw talent into valuable current
and future leaders?
This document provides an overview of business in the United States. It discusses the scientific approach American businesses take to analyzing processes. It then highlights facts about small businesses, including that they make up over 99% of businesses and employ over half of the private workforce. Finally, it briefly describes 10 iconic American businesses, including Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, Google, General Electric, Nike, Walmart, Apple, Disney, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola.
Student leader to nation builder mo e&i - june2016Leahcim Semaj
The document is a slideshow presentation on the future of work and skills. Some key points:
- The average job tenure in the US has declined sharply to 4.4 years, reflecting greater job insecurity.
- Roughly 50% of current jobs may disappear by 2030 due to automation, requiring workers to learn new skills every 5 years and change careers every 10 years.
- Core skills for the future will include social/emotional intelligence, creativity, digital skills, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity for global work.
- Youth unemployment remains a global challenge due to a mismatch between the skills students learn and jobs available.
- Jamaica in particular needs to develop an entrepreneurial mindset among its
Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are examples of young entrepreneurs who founded hugely successful companies. Jobs co-founded Apple at age 16 and Zuckerberg launched Facebook while a student at Harvard. Other young entrepreneurs profiled include a 17-year-old who sold a mobile app to Yahoo for $30 million and a 14-year-old who started a fruit jam company now worth over $40 million annually. While many teenagers want to be entrepreneurs, there are few school programs to support this career path. However, young entrepreneurship is rising, with 29% of new businesses started in 2011 founded by those aged 20-34.
1) The document discusses strategies for transforming Jamaica's economy and society by focusing on entrepreneurship and education. It outlines 6 potential paths to affluence, including leveraging retirees, athletes, the agricultural sector, and addressing the needs of at-risk youth.
2) It notes that over 10% of Jamaica's population is already retired but pensions are often insufficient, suggesting retirees could pursue entrepreneurial work. It also highlights Jamaica's success in sprinting and potential in the health and wellness industry.
3) The document warns that without interventions, at-risk youth may engage in crime and violence, becoming a "breeding ground for criminals." It calls for strengthening education, job training, and opportunities to
- Women's participation in education has greatly increased globally over recent decades, especially in developing economies, with females now enrolling in tertiary education at higher rates than males in many countries. However, this progress is not reflected in business graduate intakes or senior management roles.
- On average, just 21% of business graduate hires globally are women, and the proportion of women in senior management has stagnated at 24% despite greater numbers of educated women.
- There are significant variations between regions and industries, with women comprising over half of senior roles only in education and social services but far fewer in industries like technology. This suggests businesses may be missing out on talent that could boost their growth.
The document discusses the rise in entrepreneurial activity worldwide. Business experts predict that entrepreneurship will be the largest source of new jobs in the future rather than revitalizing old industries. During the recent recession in 2009, nearly 1 in 10 unemployed Americans found jobs by starting their own businesses. University enrollment in entrepreneurship programs is also booming. The largest surge in entrepreneurship is currently occurring, fueled by many unemployed workers and students seeking opportunities. Starting a business can begin with just an idea or concept.
The document discusses how women are driving economic growth in developed nations. It notes that girls now outperform boys in school and are more likely to continue their education. As more women enter the workforce, female employment has become a major driving force of economic growth, more so than new technologies or large developing countries. Nations with higher rates of female labor participation also have higher fertility rates. The document advocates for recognizing women as important economic contributors through their roles as workers, consumers, entrepreneurs and investors.
Gen Y; Millennials; Echo Boomers; the Trophy Generation; Net Y Not. Google “managing” any of those
terms and you’ll receive hundreds of thousands of hits. The literature positively explodes with deep
insight and pop psychology on how to deal with younger employees—professionals in their mid-20s to
early 30s.How do you recruit, hire,
manage and survive with younger, rising executives who may not speak your language or respect your
values? If the Millennials receive most of their validation from outside of their professional network,
what leverage does the leadership of your organization have to shape raw talent into valuable current
and future leaders?
This document provides an overview of business in the United States. It discusses the scientific approach American businesses take to analyzing processes. It then highlights facts about small businesses, including that they make up over 99% of businesses and employ over half of the private workforce. Finally, it briefly describes 10 iconic American businesses, including Procter & Gamble, Starbucks, Google, General Electric, Nike, Walmart, Apple, Disney, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola.
The document discusses how to effectively manage a multigenerational workforce. It notes that Millennials have different expectations than older generations when it comes to career advancement and workplace hierarchy. To motivate all generations, the author recommends flattening company hierarchies, grooming Millennials for leadership through apprenticeships, and focusing on results rather than processes through a Results-Only Work Environment. This will allow companies to benefit from the skills of all generations while keeping employees engaged.
This document provides information about international and local entrepreneurship. It discusses successful international entrepreneurs like Michael Kors and his journey of establishing the luxury brand Michael Kors. It also discusses entrepreneurship in the Philippines, noting that 39.4% of Filipinos are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, many out of necessity. Local entrepreneurship in Ilocos Norte is also examined, finding that most local businesses are small, family-operated retailers in existence for less than 5 years. The document concludes that entrepreneurs play a vital role in economies by pursuing new opportunities and driving innovation.
10 toxic distractions that undermine your leadershipCoralie Sawruk
The first step in learning to manage distractions is to spot them as they appear! See how you can improve your leadership by creating space to respond with a meaningful action, and focus your mind in a positive way to lead.
For more, visite www.coraliesawruk.com/fresh-ideas
The Barbadian Entrepreneurship Context, A Youth PerspectiveKeeley Holder
A review of Barbadian Entrepreneurial Culture, looking at the difference between a small business owner and an entrepreneur and the development of Barbados and how it has influenced the entrepreneurial mindset
This document discusses concepts related to sustainability, excellence, and the bottom of the pyramid paradigm. It begins with defining key terms and outlining common principles of sustainability. It then discusses C.K. Prahalad's concept of the bottom of the pyramid and how engaging this large consumer segment can be both profitable and help alleviate poverty. The document argues that a new approach is needed to truly engage with and benefit bottom of the pyramid communities in a sustainable way.
This document discusses findings from a survey of 19,000 millennials across 25 countries about their career outlooks and priorities. Some key points:
1) Millennials will make up over a third of the global workforce by 2020, making them an important group for employers to understand.
2) The survey found that millennials are generally optimistic about their career prospects, with two-thirds confident about immediate job opportunities.
3) Most millennials expect to work past traditional retirement ages, with over half expecting to work past 65 and 27% past 70. Some factors like this long career outlook are causing millennials to consider career breaks for education, travel, or family care.
4) When choosing jobs
The Evolution From Management From Leadership to CreativeshipMonster
We’ve evolved from Management to Leadership, and now need to evolve to Creativeship, defined as the necessity to create an organizational culture that can compete and thrive in this new era.
The combination of technological advances (including social media), globalization, shifting economic drivers, government intervention, vastly different motivational drivers within different generations, and the emergence of social responsibility is leading to a pronounced shift in the definition of leadership.
Over the past 25 years, we have seen the shift from managing things, data, process (management) to leading people (leadership).
Going forward, leaders will now need to focus on Creativeship – defined as creating sustainable cultures.
This presentation will push you to think differently on how best to flourish in this era of speed, technological advances, and innovation.
Key take-a-way points include:
* Why you need to link your employment brand to your product or service brand
* Importance of thinking global
* Why and how to leverage social media
* Best practices to boost innovation, speed, technology, engagement, purpose, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement
Love the one youre with slide deck 061813Scott Davis
The document discusses strategies for managing a multigenerational workforce, focusing on engaging millennial employees born between 1982-2004. It emphasizes the importance of creating a diversity-friendly and inclusive workplace, developing personal relationships and loyalty, taking advantage of millennials' market-oriented mindset, providing mentoring opportunities, setting clear expectations, recognizing efforts, and helping overcome fears of failure. Engaging millennial employees is critical due to their large numbers and high job mobility.
This is a bold and historic declaration to a nation that has yet to rally around investing and supporting the success of its Black boys.
Our approach is to inform and educate leaders and influencers: i.e. policymakers, educators, professionals, business and community leaders, investors, philanthropists, clergy, pro athletes and celebrities.
We believe too many leaders and influencers of America's Black boys are disconnected from the knowledge and networks that drive the 21st century innovation economy.
The result is a generation of lost, confused and angry youth who grow into lost, confused and angry men. They, in turn, continue to perpetrate the cyclical problem. The goal of our campaign is awareness and intervention.
So, we focus on the adults. The leaders. Those in positions of power and influence. And it is these folks we call to gather at our summits. It is these leaders and influencers we call upon to support our efforts.
Our campaign speaks of the problems and challenges, but only as the opening toward introducing and implementing solutions. Our summits Introduce unique visionary frameworks and call for a coalition of committed collaborators to work with us in implementing solutions that will disrupt the status quo and leverage today's innovative constructs, networks, technologies and opportunities to produce exponential (versus incremental) progress. The result is what we call Inclusive Competitiveness. The process is what we call Pipeline2Productivity.
Our boys are talented. They are creative. They are smart. They hold within an inherent ingenuity that, if sufficiently tapped, could unleash a torrent of innovative entrepreneurs, job growth and generational wealth creation that benefits the overall economic competitiveness of every local region and the global economic competitiveness of the nation.
Will you join us in making an investment in America’s Black Boys?
We believe it is a 21st century national economic imperative.
We hope you agree.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Key to Rebuilding U.S. EconomyRichard Herman
new powerpoint to be delivered in detroit on 7/18 at the conference, "Immigration and Michigan's Future." Day-long conference to feature Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, major CEOs, President of Wayne State University, and a cast of thousands! The eyes of the nation will be watching Detroit. Can immigrants save detroit? I say --- yes! as part ofa new intercultural team with African American talent and entrepreneurs, and other diverse talent, as we work towards building the most powerful teams on the planet. We hope this conference helps galvanize efforts not only in Detroit and Michigan, but in struggling cities around the country. This city-driven, economic argument should be a MAIN PLANK of comprehensive immigration law reform. We are all immigrants!
Jack Ma is a 50-year-old Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba Group. He started his career as an English teacher earning $12 per month before learning about the internet and creating an e-commerce company called Alibaba in 1999. Ma's vision and leadership has grown Alibaba into a massive global company valued at over $22 billion, making him China's richest man.
Bill George discussed the importance of staying true to one's core values and not losing sight of why one is qualified for their job. Leaders must continuously work on developing their skills. Malcolm Gladwell spoke of a doctor who took the risk to combine drugs to treat leukemia, and that real risk takers are those who do nothing. Tal Ben-Shahar emphasized the importance of resilience, setting goals, having role models, and focusing on strengths.
1) The document discusses growth hacking and how startups are experimenting through A/B testing, data analytics, and behavioral psychology to optimize products and accelerate user acquisition, retention, and revenue.
2) It also discusses two speakers, Jordan Casey, a young entrepreneur, and David Rowan, an editor at Wired, who provide different perspectives on the future of internet-centric entrepreneurship and how attitudes towards young entrepreneurs are changing.
3) Finally, it summarizes an interview with Sir John Hegarty about his new incubator called The Garage, which provides funding and advice to startups in exchange for equity.
Welsh Consultants publishes- Throughout the history of business, the failure or success of a company relies on many factors, not the least of which is the corporate savvy of the executive running the show. In recent times, many CEOs have come under fire for mismanagement of their corporations, while some have been applauded for successfully navigating a tough economy. With much controversy surrounding CEOs of today, the question stands: Who are the best American CEOs of all time? Assembling a panel of professors from the top business schools around the country, a survey was done on the records of CEOs who best created (or destroyed) value, innovation, while possessing the best (or worst) management skills. From this, they’ve formulated a list of the 20 Best American CEOs of all time. Here they are. Author, Founder- Manish P
Mike Green keynote to Tabor 100 in Seattle at Convention CenterScaleUp Partners LLC
Mike Green gave the keynote address at the Tabor 100 Gala in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center on Sept. 15, 2012. The gathering of Seattle's political elite and Black business owners and entrepreneurs is annual fundraiser for Tabor 100, which represents many of Seattle's Black business owners and contractors.
Mike's speech included this slide presentation, at the end of which Mike received a standing ovation.
A link to the YouTube video of Mike's speech is included in the slide deck.
Gen Y, the latest entrant in the multi-generational workforce, is a unique group. They are young, ambitious and dynamic; but their value systems at work are quite different from the other generations.
This new breed of socially connected professionals with multiple interests can (and probably will!) bring about a radical change in the work cultures of companies.
The big challenge facing organisations is not only building better working relations between the different generations, but also engaging Gen Y effectively to bring about a new and positive work culture that benefits everyone.
This presentation looks at the Gen Y workforce in Singapore and gives a few insights on which areas companies should be looking at for effective engagement with Gen Y.
The America21 Project is a national nonprofit dedicated to changing the economic narrative across Black and Urban America.
America21 promotes an Inclusive Competitiveness economic strategy in a fast-paced, knowledge-based, tech-driven global innovation economy.
America21 promotes an economic framework from the pipeline of education to the productivity of entrepreneurship based on three core pillars of the Innovation Economy:
STEM Education
(science, technology, engineering and math)
High-Growth Entrepreneurship
Access to Capital and Capital Formation
America21 seeks to connect economically disconnected communities and sectors with regional innovation clusters to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the nation by investing in all of America's talent pools.
The document summarizes an AIESEC event in Namibia called the Youth to Business Forum. It provides details on:
- AIESEC's mission to provide leadership development opportunities for youth globally.
- AIESEC Namibia's activities since being founded in 2013, including internships and conferences.
- The Youth to Business Forum brought together businesses and students to discuss youth entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment.
- A survey of over 100 youth found most plan to become entrepreneurs and believe it can reduce unemployment, but they lack awareness of funding resources.
- Panel discussions and workshops focused on entrepreneurship, skills development, and funding opportunities.
This document provides information from the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Jamaica. It includes the ministry's vision and mission statements, which focus on sustainable economic growth and job opportunities. It also lists over 30 portfolio areas and agencies that fall under the ministry, ranging from environmental to infrastructure to investment organizations. The document discusses challenges facing the Jamaican economy like high youth unemployment and crime rates, and proposes six paths to prosperity: focusing on developing human capital among youth, continuing to utilize experienced workers, capitalizing on athletic talent, providing opportunities to at-risk youth, reviving the agricultural industry, and promoting health and education.
Evolution of Entrepreneurship over decades AmeyaKshatriya
This presentation consists of the development and evolution of entrepreneurship over decades. Hope you will find it useful. Thank you !!!
You could also find this information on the link provided below.
https://www.vz.ae/blog/past-versus-present-how-has-entrepreneurship-evolved-with-the-times
The document discusses how to effectively manage a multigenerational workforce. It notes that Millennials have different expectations than older generations when it comes to career advancement and workplace hierarchy. To motivate all generations, the author recommends flattening company hierarchies, grooming Millennials for leadership through apprenticeships, and focusing on results rather than processes through a Results-Only Work Environment. This will allow companies to benefit from the skills of all generations while keeping employees engaged.
This document provides information about international and local entrepreneurship. It discusses successful international entrepreneurs like Michael Kors and his journey of establishing the luxury brand Michael Kors. It also discusses entrepreneurship in the Philippines, noting that 39.4% of Filipinos are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, many out of necessity. Local entrepreneurship in Ilocos Norte is also examined, finding that most local businesses are small, family-operated retailers in existence for less than 5 years. The document concludes that entrepreneurs play a vital role in economies by pursuing new opportunities and driving innovation.
10 toxic distractions that undermine your leadershipCoralie Sawruk
The first step in learning to manage distractions is to spot them as they appear! See how you can improve your leadership by creating space to respond with a meaningful action, and focus your mind in a positive way to lead.
For more, visite www.coraliesawruk.com/fresh-ideas
The Barbadian Entrepreneurship Context, A Youth PerspectiveKeeley Holder
A review of Barbadian Entrepreneurial Culture, looking at the difference between a small business owner and an entrepreneur and the development of Barbados and how it has influenced the entrepreneurial mindset
This document discusses concepts related to sustainability, excellence, and the bottom of the pyramid paradigm. It begins with defining key terms and outlining common principles of sustainability. It then discusses C.K. Prahalad's concept of the bottom of the pyramid and how engaging this large consumer segment can be both profitable and help alleviate poverty. The document argues that a new approach is needed to truly engage with and benefit bottom of the pyramid communities in a sustainable way.
This document discusses findings from a survey of 19,000 millennials across 25 countries about their career outlooks and priorities. Some key points:
1) Millennials will make up over a third of the global workforce by 2020, making them an important group for employers to understand.
2) The survey found that millennials are generally optimistic about their career prospects, with two-thirds confident about immediate job opportunities.
3) Most millennials expect to work past traditional retirement ages, with over half expecting to work past 65 and 27% past 70. Some factors like this long career outlook are causing millennials to consider career breaks for education, travel, or family care.
4) When choosing jobs
The Evolution From Management From Leadership to CreativeshipMonster
We’ve evolved from Management to Leadership, and now need to evolve to Creativeship, defined as the necessity to create an organizational culture that can compete and thrive in this new era.
The combination of technological advances (including social media), globalization, shifting economic drivers, government intervention, vastly different motivational drivers within different generations, and the emergence of social responsibility is leading to a pronounced shift in the definition of leadership.
Over the past 25 years, we have seen the shift from managing things, data, process (management) to leading people (leadership).
Going forward, leaders will now need to focus on Creativeship – defined as creating sustainable cultures.
This presentation will push you to think differently on how best to flourish in this era of speed, technological advances, and innovation.
Key take-a-way points include:
* Why you need to link your employment brand to your product or service brand
* Importance of thinking global
* Why and how to leverage social media
* Best practices to boost innovation, speed, technology, engagement, purpose, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement
Love the one youre with slide deck 061813Scott Davis
The document discusses strategies for managing a multigenerational workforce, focusing on engaging millennial employees born between 1982-2004. It emphasizes the importance of creating a diversity-friendly and inclusive workplace, developing personal relationships and loyalty, taking advantage of millennials' market-oriented mindset, providing mentoring opportunities, setting clear expectations, recognizing efforts, and helping overcome fears of failure. Engaging millennial employees is critical due to their large numbers and high job mobility.
This is a bold and historic declaration to a nation that has yet to rally around investing and supporting the success of its Black boys.
Our approach is to inform and educate leaders and influencers: i.e. policymakers, educators, professionals, business and community leaders, investors, philanthropists, clergy, pro athletes and celebrities.
We believe too many leaders and influencers of America's Black boys are disconnected from the knowledge and networks that drive the 21st century innovation economy.
The result is a generation of lost, confused and angry youth who grow into lost, confused and angry men. They, in turn, continue to perpetrate the cyclical problem. The goal of our campaign is awareness and intervention.
So, we focus on the adults. The leaders. Those in positions of power and influence. And it is these folks we call to gather at our summits. It is these leaders and influencers we call upon to support our efforts.
Our campaign speaks of the problems and challenges, but only as the opening toward introducing and implementing solutions. Our summits Introduce unique visionary frameworks and call for a coalition of committed collaborators to work with us in implementing solutions that will disrupt the status quo and leverage today's innovative constructs, networks, technologies and opportunities to produce exponential (versus incremental) progress. The result is what we call Inclusive Competitiveness. The process is what we call Pipeline2Productivity.
Our boys are talented. They are creative. They are smart. They hold within an inherent ingenuity that, if sufficiently tapped, could unleash a torrent of innovative entrepreneurs, job growth and generational wealth creation that benefits the overall economic competitiveness of every local region and the global economic competitiveness of the nation.
Will you join us in making an investment in America’s Black Boys?
We believe it is a 21st century national economic imperative.
We hope you agree.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Key to Rebuilding U.S. EconomyRichard Herman
new powerpoint to be delivered in detroit on 7/18 at the conference, "Immigration and Michigan's Future." Day-long conference to feature Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, major CEOs, President of Wayne State University, and a cast of thousands! The eyes of the nation will be watching Detroit. Can immigrants save detroit? I say --- yes! as part ofa new intercultural team with African American talent and entrepreneurs, and other diverse talent, as we work towards building the most powerful teams on the planet. We hope this conference helps galvanize efforts not only in Detroit and Michigan, but in struggling cities around the country. This city-driven, economic argument should be a MAIN PLANK of comprehensive immigration law reform. We are all immigrants!
Jack Ma is a 50-year-old Chinese billionaire and founder of Alibaba Group. He started his career as an English teacher earning $12 per month before learning about the internet and creating an e-commerce company called Alibaba in 1999. Ma's vision and leadership has grown Alibaba into a massive global company valued at over $22 billion, making him China's richest man.
Bill George discussed the importance of staying true to one's core values and not losing sight of why one is qualified for their job. Leaders must continuously work on developing their skills. Malcolm Gladwell spoke of a doctor who took the risk to combine drugs to treat leukemia, and that real risk takers are those who do nothing. Tal Ben-Shahar emphasized the importance of resilience, setting goals, having role models, and focusing on strengths.
1) The document discusses growth hacking and how startups are experimenting through A/B testing, data analytics, and behavioral psychology to optimize products and accelerate user acquisition, retention, and revenue.
2) It also discusses two speakers, Jordan Casey, a young entrepreneur, and David Rowan, an editor at Wired, who provide different perspectives on the future of internet-centric entrepreneurship and how attitudes towards young entrepreneurs are changing.
3) Finally, it summarizes an interview with Sir John Hegarty about his new incubator called The Garage, which provides funding and advice to startups in exchange for equity.
Welsh Consultants publishes- Throughout the history of business, the failure or success of a company relies on many factors, not the least of which is the corporate savvy of the executive running the show. In recent times, many CEOs have come under fire for mismanagement of their corporations, while some have been applauded for successfully navigating a tough economy. With much controversy surrounding CEOs of today, the question stands: Who are the best American CEOs of all time? Assembling a panel of professors from the top business schools around the country, a survey was done on the records of CEOs who best created (or destroyed) value, innovation, while possessing the best (or worst) management skills. From this, they’ve formulated a list of the 20 Best American CEOs of all time. Here they are. Author, Founder- Manish P
Mike Green keynote to Tabor 100 in Seattle at Convention CenterScaleUp Partners LLC
Mike Green gave the keynote address at the Tabor 100 Gala in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center on Sept. 15, 2012. The gathering of Seattle's political elite and Black business owners and entrepreneurs is annual fundraiser for Tabor 100, which represents many of Seattle's Black business owners and contractors.
Mike's speech included this slide presentation, at the end of which Mike received a standing ovation.
A link to the YouTube video of Mike's speech is included in the slide deck.
Gen Y, the latest entrant in the multi-generational workforce, is a unique group. They are young, ambitious and dynamic; but their value systems at work are quite different from the other generations.
This new breed of socially connected professionals with multiple interests can (and probably will!) bring about a radical change in the work cultures of companies.
The big challenge facing organisations is not only building better working relations between the different generations, but also engaging Gen Y effectively to bring about a new and positive work culture that benefits everyone.
This presentation looks at the Gen Y workforce in Singapore and gives a few insights on which areas companies should be looking at for effective engagement with Gen Y.
The America21 Project is a national nonprofit dedicated to changing the economic narrative across Black and Urban America.
America21 promotes an Inclusive Competitiveness economic strategy in a fast-paced, knowledge-based, tech-driven global innovation economy.
America21 promotes an economic framework from the pipeline of education to the productivity of entrepreneurship based on three core pillars of the Innovation Economy:
STEM Education
(science, technology, engineering and math)
High-Growth Entrepreneurship
Access to Capital and Capital Formation
America21 seeks to connect economically disconnected communities and sectors with regional innovation clusters to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the nation by investing in all of America's talent pools.
The document summarizes an AIESEC event in Namibia called the Youth to Business Forum. It provides details on:
- AIESEC's mission to provide leadership development opportunities for youth globally.
- AIESEC Namibia's activities since being founded in 2013, including internships and conferences.
- The Youth to Business Forum brought together businesses and students to discuss youth entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment.
- A survey of over 100 youth found most plan to become entrepreneurs and believe it can reduce unemployment, but they lack awareness of funding resources.
- Panel discussions and workshops focused on entrepreneurship, skills development, and funding opportunities.
This document provides information from the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Jamaica. It includes the ministry's vision and mission statements, which focus on sustainable economic growth and job opportunities. It also lists over 30 portfolio areas and agencies that fall under the ministry, ranging from environmental to infrastructure to investment organizations. The document discusses challenges facing the Jamaican economy like high youth unemployment and crime rates, and proposes six paths to prosperity: focusing on developing human capital among youth, continuing to utilize experienced workers, capitalizing on athletic talent, providing opportunities to at-risk youth, reviving the agricultural industry, and promoting health and education.
Evolution of Entrepreneurship over decades AmeyaKshatriya
This presentation consists of the development and evolution of entrepreneurship over decades. Hope you will find it useful. Thank you !!!
You could also find this information on the link provided below.
https://www.vz.ae/blog/past-versus-present-how-has-entrepreneurship-evolved-with-the-times
Chp1 The Foundations Of EntrepreneurshipAwais Ahmed
This document provides an overview of entrepreneurship and introduces several key concepts:
- It defines an entrepreneur as someone who creates a new business by identifying opportunities and assembling resources to capitalize on them, despite risks. Entrepreneurship is important for economic growth.
- Research has identified some common traits of entrepreneurs, including a desire for responsibility, preference for calculated rather than extreme risks, and a drive for achievement.
- The document also profiles several famous entrepreneurs like Ryan Friedlinghaus of West Coast Customs, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Suzanne Somers, Paul Newman, and Kathy Ireland to illustrate different paths to entrepreneurship.
The document discusses implementing a business intelligence and big data infrastructure for a large company. It notes that the consulting firm, Huron, has significant experience in similar projects and can help the company leverage big data as a strategic asset. Huron emphasizes their client-focused approach and ability to effectively analyze and communicate complex issues.
Good Paragraph Examples. How To Write. Online assignment writing service.Lisa Garcia
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DEVELOPMENT IS ASYNCHRONOUS
‘Ready-up Children, Parents & Teachers: Transitioning from Primary to High School’.
Dr. Leahcim Semaj
June 30, 2018
www.AboveorBeyondJM.com
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4. Leahcim Semaj, Ph.D.
Chief Ideator & Resultant
The JobBank/ Above or Beyond
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5. Today’s Flight Plan
Exploring the dynamics of youth unemployment: Challenges and
Solutions
Jamaica's Youth Unemployment level
The reasons for this high unemployment rate among young people
What young people are doing right, what they are doing wrong
Are Tertiary institutions like MBCC responding to the reality?
What are we not taking into consideration?
6. ‘Pathways to Prosperity’
One of the major reasons for Jamaica continuing to be poor is
because
we have not succeeded in unlocking the entrepreneurial
productive capabilities of the majority of our people.
To a large extent our socialization mantra for the majority of our
people has been and still is –
"Go to school, study hard, pass your exams
then go beg a job".
7. Many Jamaicans from the Majority Class
who have started business have done so
unwillingly, as a second option,
many times because they were fired.
Many of these reluctant business persons do not
aspire for their children to come into the business to
expand it
or to start on of one of their own.
8. Many Jamaicans from the Majority Class
They often do not even socialize the children
into the workings of the business.
They continue to preach the same mantra to
their children.
"Go to school, study hard, pass
your exams then go beg a job".
9. The only difference is that
they now wish that the children make it into the
professional class.
(Ideally something ending in 'er').
This has not been the situation for the ethnic
minorities who have run businesses
and have socialized their children to continue to do just that.
11. The Other Jamaica
Many years ago I had a very important conversation with
the patriarch of one of Jamaica's business families.
I was directing a project to align the cultures of the
hospitality resorts over which he presided.
I wanted to understand what were some of the critical
forces driving the family business.
He told me a story about his children, who on
completing High School being desirous of going to
college,
even though it was understood that they would be coming
into the family business.
This was not a concern because he had gone to college.
12. The Other Jamaica
The 'problem' arose when upon completing the degree, they
wanted to go on to Graduate School.
One child wanted to study finance while another wanted to
study marketing.
His biggest concern however, was for the one who was
talking of 'becoming' an accountant.
He wondered where he had failed.
This drove him to arrange a meeting between the
'misguided' offspring and the grandfather who carefully
explained to the grandson;
"You do not become an accountant, you hire an accountant."
13. The Business Class
How many of Jamaica's ethnic minority
business families have had similar
conversations with their children over the
decades?
They have been socializing their children
to own the means of production.
14. The Majority Class
What proportion of the Black majority
has heard any such admonition?
We have serious work to do if we are to
release the creative, entrepreneurial and
productive capacity
of the mass of our people.
15. Rex Nettleford
in his inimitable way,
long ago reminded us that the
foundation of the Jamaican
economy was created by the
bottom third of the class (room),
those with less academic
achievements, that left school
and went out and created
businesses.
They then hired the top third of the
class to run those businesses.
16. The accumulated result of this experience
is that up until today the majority of Black
Jamaicans' main aspiration is to get a job in
one of the industries run by the ethnic
minorities
or to get a "safe and secure" job in the
Government service.
This process has not significantly changed.
Many Jamaicans of the Black Majority cohort
still hold these aspirations.
17. We are now in The New Work Order.
It is no longer muscle of the masses toiling in the
cane field and factories that drive the economy.
It is now brain power driving intellectually based
enterprises that powers knowledge based
economies.
The requirement today is for the top third of the
class to go out and create the jobs for the rest of
the class,
if Jamaica is to be able to evolve into new economies that runs
the world.
18. Post Colonial and Post Independence Jamaica
had a different dynamics than we do today.
The realities of the global, regional and especially
the national economy
Job growth has been disproportion to
population growth.
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READING THE TRANSFORMATION
1970 - Future Shock - Alvin Toffler
The coming post-industrial
1980 - The Third Wave - Alvin Tofler
The New Work Order approaches
1991 - The Work of Nations- Robert Reich The
New Work Order is here
1995 - The End of Work- Jeremy Rifkin
The Coming Work Order
20. “The End of Work”
In the book "The End of Work" Jeremy Rifkin predicted from
as far back as 1995 that
many of the low skilled and low paying jobs would shift to China
once they became part of the WTO.
"Mr. Chin" will work for $1 per day and a bowl of rice,
Jamaicans will not
21. What Got
You Here
Wont Get You There
Unless You Find A New Gear
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The Bad News
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“We have all that we need
to create what we want
because all the resources
we need are in our minds”
Theodore Roosevelt
25. 6 Paths to Prosperity in Jamaica
The Best & The
Brightest
• The best way to get a job today
The Tried & The
Proven
• No more retirement
The Fittest & The
Fastest
• Our natural resource
The Dangerous &
Desperate
• Productive or Destructive
Health & Wellness
• Leading force globally
The Resurrection
of Ganganomics
• Our green gold
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27. The Jamaican Hybrids
Roasting
run business on
someone else's costs
Hustling
seasonal opportunities
Owning a job
one person operation
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28. What’s Your Choice?
Small Business
Operator?
Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness and Development
Dr. Sandra Palmer, Ms. Mardene Carr and Dr. Leahcim Semaj
www.Academia.edu (2014)
29. Entrepreneurs
Wealth Creation/Financial Freedom in ~ 5 years
Focus on growth, expansion and innovation
Works on the business *Takes more risks
Strategist *Business is an asset to develop, shape, sell
Thrilling ride *Investors/Financiers
Willing to risk it all *Wants to change the word
Leave a legacy *Trouble-shooter
Visionary *Embracing the urge to create
New business model *Mindset to roam freely
30. Small Business Operators
Wealth creation could take a lifetime
Repetitive tasks *Works in the business
Focus on stability, improving the bottom-line steadily
Day to day manager and worker
Sentimental about business *Survival
Slow, steady climb *Personal funds
Not looking to go public
No goal to be on the cover of Forbes or Fortune
Wants to make a comfortable living
Mitigating risks *Minimising mistakes
31. The 7 Other Reasons
Why Businesses Fail in Jamaica
32. Why Businesses Fail in Jamaica
1. Post slavery laws forbidding Black people from doing business
Mothers and Wives
2. Your DT Degree
What did your parents do?
3. Poor Understanding of what people want and who is willing to pay for what
4. Limited knowledge of how money works
5. Forgetting how Human Capital and Social Capital built rural Jamaica
6. Ignorance of the work of Adam Smith - 4 Capitals
7. Lack of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
33. 1. Post slavery laws forbidding Black
people from doing business
37. 5. Forgetting how Human Capital and
Social Capital built rural Jamaica
Human
Capital
Social
Capital
38. 6. Ignorance of the work of Adam Smith - 4 Capitals
The 4 types of Capital
1) useful machines, instruments of the trade
2) buildings as the means of procuring
revenue
3) improvements of land
4) human capital
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39. Global Economic Transformation
The Industrial
Revolution
1830 - 1840
The Abolition
of Slavery
1834 -1838
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40. Global Economic Transformation
Slavery
The Slave Trade Act was
an Act of Parliament of
the United Kingdom passed
on 25 March 1807
The Abolition of Slavery
1834 -1838
The Industrial
Revolution
The period of time
covered by the Industrial
Revolution varies with
different historians.
A common view is that it
was not fully felt until
1830s to 1840s
41. Who are you going to believe?
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42. Who are you going to believe?
It takes cash
to care
• Edward Seaga
Labour was the first price,
the original purchase
money that was paid for all
things. It was not by gold or
by silver, but by labour, that
all wealth of the world was
originally purchased.
Adam Smith
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7. Lack of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
In any year Business Format Franchises report a success rate
of 95%
in contrast to the 50% failure rate of new independently owned
businesses
Where 80% of all businesses fail in the first 5 years,
75% of all Business Format Franchises succeed!
46. In the future,
"everything that can be routinized,
codified, and dissected will
eventually be done by machines.
Social and emotional intelligence is
what humans are uniquely good at
at least for the next decade or two."
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47. UNEMPLOYMENT!
Growing Global Challenge
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Mismatch Between Skill Sets and Jobs
Now powered by technology
Fueled by information and knowledge
Shift from industrial to a knowledge economy
48. The Youth Challenge
Global youth unemployment (ILO)
2013 – 12.6%
2018 – 12.8%
Jamaica – 16%
Spain, Greece & South Africa – 50%
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49. Teens Investing in Their Future
Over the last 20 years, there has been a dramatic
change in how US teens prioritize their lives,
employment no longer plays as important a role
explains John A. Challenger, the CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Some young persons are weighing the options and
conclude that
sports, clubs and summer school are more likely to pay better
dividends over the long run, compared to a minimum wage job
in fast food.
Keturah Hetrick - Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas
THE IMPLICATION FOR JAMAICA?
50. The Skill Set For The Future
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52. Agile Thinking:
Today uncertainty rules the market,
changes are abrupt
yesterday’s market conditions are different to today’s.
Creative thinking,
the ability to innovate,
deal with complexity, ambiguity, and paradoxes
prepare for more than one scenario
critical for future success.
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53. Human-machine Collaboration
And Co-dependence:
Digital and technology skills are not only nice
to have, they are a necessity.
workplace automation and human-machine
dependence
a workplace where human-machine
collaboration and co-dependence is the norm.
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54. Cross-cultural skills:
Cross-cultural understanding and communication
global operating skills such as
the ability to manage diverse employees
understanding international markets
ability to work in multiple overseas locations
foreign language skills
cultural sensitivity
will be increasingly in demand over the next 5 to 10 years.
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55. The Innovative, Entrepreneurial Mindset:
The ability to innovate
“self-starter”
“risk-taker”
“visionary”
someone who “spots opportunity”
You don't need to own a business to be an
entrepreneur,
but you do need the entrepreneurial mindset to be successful
in business.”
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56. Leadership skills:
Businesses today operate in two time frames,
the immediate and the very long term,
the ability to manage contradictions will be critical.
This requires finding new ways of working together.
Major barrier to engagement is trust
must be central to the thinking of future leaders.
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57. The Unspoken Rules Of The
Workplace No One Tells You
ANISA PURBASARI HORTON
https://www.fastcompany.com/40419679/new-graduates-these-are-the-new-
unspoken-rules-of-the-workplace-you-need-to-know
58. Graduation is an exciting (and scary) time;
you’re leaving a world where you know all the rules and entering into a world
where what’s expected of you often isn’t so clear cut.
The rules that truly matter in the workplace are often not written anywhere–
they’re simply things that those who have been in it for a while consider to be
obvious.
Many learn these unspoken rules through trial and error, and some do it by
observing others’ mistakes.
But if you’re a recent graduate, there’s no reason why you can’t get a head
start on day one of your entry-level job.
59. RULE NO. 1: YOU ARE THERE TO DO YOUR JOB
Your desire to go “above and beyond” can sometimes result in being
spread too thin and compromising the work that you were hired to do in
the first place.
You might be good at everything, but when you’re hired for the job, you
have to focus on the task at hand.
First thing: Meet the expectations of your primary responsibilities.
Sometimes as a young employee, you have to hold back.
60. RULE NO. 2: IT’S UP TO YOU TO FIGURE THINGS OUT
When you’re in college, you’re given a syllabus of readings,
assignments, and exam dates.
You know exactly what you are supposed to do by which date,
and you have a person who tells you what you need to learn, and who
points you in the right direction when you’re completely lost.
This is not the case in the workplace.
“Learning doesn’t happen like it does in the classroom, “Nobody is
going to sit down and teach you.”
61. RULE NO. 3: FEEDBACK WILL NOT COME AUTOMATICALLY
school is structured in a way where immediate feedback is
built into the grading system.
But in the workplace, You’re not getting graded on every
single task that you do.
In many cases, it’s up to you to ask for feedback, but it’s
also important that you pick the right circumstances and
ask the right questions.
62. RULE NO. 4: ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
As a junior employee, it’s highly likely that you’ll be tasked
with administrative duties at some point, which might seem
mundane but also equally easy to mess up.
At times, the cost of these mistakes might be small, but
there will be times where not paying attention to detail can
hurt the company, and perhaps even put your job in
jeopardy.
63. RULE NO. 5: UNDERSTANDING HOW YOU FIT IN THE
BIGGER PICTURE GOES A LONG WAY
“When you come in as a new person, you’re very focused and you become
specialized in what you do, and because you’re learning it for the first time, it’s
hard to see a bigger picture.”
Understanding how your role fits into the bigger picture will also help you find
more meaning in your work, because you know why what you do matters, even if
it seems like a very tiny slice of the pie.
Given the amount of time you’ll spend at work in your lifetime, a happy work life is
a crucial ingredient to a happy life.
64. RULE NO. 6: COMPANIES ARE NOT OBLIGED TO
CONSIDER YOUR NEEDS AND INTERESTS
This one is perhaps the hardest to swallow, but other than what
they’re required to do by law and what’s stated on your employment
agreement, in most instances, companies don’t owe you anything.
As an employee, your job is to bring value to the company, and at
times, that might mean putting their needs ahead of yours.
65. RULE NO. 7: NO ONE WILL CARE ABOUT
YOUR CAREER AS MUCH AS YOU
At the end of the day, organizations exist to make money or serve a specific
mission,
not to think about how they can best serve an employee’s career.
Sometimes, that could mean figuring out how you want to grow, and designing that
framework yourself if there is none in your job or your company.
It’s very rare that you’ll have someone looking over your shoulder every day to
check on your career progress.
it’s about really understanding your role, what that entails, and whether they
align with your priorities in life.
66. 2 Billion Jobs to Disappear
by 2030
by Thomas Frey
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http://www.wfs.org/content/2-billion-jobs-disappear-2030
67. 2 Billion Jobs Disappearing
roughly 50% of all
the jobs on the
planet doom and
gloom
outlook?
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68. This is a wakeup call
To Governments & Unions
letting the world know
how quickly things are about to change,
letting academia know
that much of the battle ahead will be
taking place at their doorstep
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69. The Results
Learn new
skills
every
5 years
Change
career
every
10 years
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70. 6 Paths to Prosperity in Jamaica
The Best & The
Brightest
• The best way to get a job today
The Tried & The
Proven
• No more retirement
The Fittest & The
Fastest
• Our natural resource
The Dangerous &
Desperate
• Productive or Destructive
Health & Wellness
• Leading force globally
The Resurrection
of Ganganomics
• Our green gold
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71. They are in the best position today!
Path 1. The Best And The Brightest
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72. Today
Youth unemployment is rising and
jobs have become scarce for those
leaving school
They can save themselves
(and the rest of us),
if they choose to accept the
challenge.
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73. What do they bring to the table?
They are the most tech savvy and demanding generation
ever on this planet
Technology is in their DNA.
The internet is their life.
They will use it for everything
They will be a transient workforce.
They will 'follow the work' and live where the work is based.
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74. Gleaner Study on Migration (Jan 12, 2014)
Education levels of those who would migrate
Less than high school …..28%
High School/HEART …….. 37%
College, University, Graduate School
……………………………. 43%
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75. What do they bring to the table?
They are the most tech savvy and demanding
generation ever on this planet
Technology is in their DNA.
The internet is their life.
They will use it for everything
They will be a transient workforce.
They will 'follow the work' and live where the
work is based.
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76. What do you bring to the table?
For them the virtual world is real –
Friends, Fans, Followers and Contacts
Geography and distance are
no hindrance,
Everything is here and now - just a click away.
Gil Scott Heron
told us that The revolution would not be televised
But now we have
Facebook, Twitter and BB!
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77. What do They bring to the table?
They are more self-directed
They process information at lightning speed.
They are smarter than any other generation
(how wise? Time will tell?)
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78. What do you bring to the table?
They will give new meaning to the term Social
workers:
Raised in an educational culture of working in
teams
and being highly socially connected through
computers, cell phones, text messaging,
instant messaging, social networking,
blogs, multi-player gaming, etc.,
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79. What do They bring to the table?
This Generation are extremely social
workers.
The first generation to begin to build
relationships virtually
and are now bringing a culture of
constantly working together
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80. It is now time to
Get Disruptive!
Innovation Starts With Disruptive
Hypotheses
(Luke Williams)
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81. A disruptive hypothesis
is an intentionally unreasonable statement that gets
your thinking flowing in a different direction.
…are designed to upset your comfortable equilibrium
and bring about an accelerated change in your own
thinking.
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82. A disruptive hypothesis
The ability to ask, “What if?”
is an essential part of every
thinking person’s skill set
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83. With a disruptive hypothesis,
You don’t make a reasonable prediction
Such as…
if I charge the battery, the phone will work.
Instead,
you make an unreasonable provocation
What if a cell phone didn’t need a battery
at all?
You education to date has been predictive
You were socialized to
“see things as they are and ask, ‘Why?
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84. It is now time to get provocative,
time to dream things as they never
were and ask…
‘What if?’
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85. What should They Want to Disrupt?
Our pathological politics?
Our anemic economic model?
Our CRIMINAL justice system?
Our sick Health care?
Our Education system which has failed
the majority?
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86. …. Take your pick
Once you have a situation to
focus on, describe it in one
sentence:
“How can I disrupt the present
reality by delivering an
unexpected solution?”
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87. Disruptive Thinking
Facilitates Foresight
The Single Most Critical Skill for the
21st Century
Foresight is...
The Secret Ingredient of Success
Critical to achievement in all areas of your life.
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88. Foresight is…
the key to survival in a world of disruptive innovation.
enables you to see opportunities,
avoid threats, and chart the fastest path to your goals.
People who lack foresight
are likely to find themselves unemployed
when jobs are unexpectedly lost
to new technologies,
competition from overseas,
or shifts in consumer tastes.
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89. It is imperative that….
they disrupt the status quo that is
now stifling our country
and become the Leaders,
not just Observers of these global
trends.
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90.
91. What is Your Dharma?
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To Raise the (spiritually) dead
Heal the (Mentally and Physically) sick
Teach those who did not learn
Remind those who have forgotten.
So that they may become
Wiser, Healthier, Wealthier and Happier
in Body, Mind and Spirit
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Develop Job Creation Skills
What is Your (Dharma) Passion?
What Desire can you fulfill
Or Problems you can solve?
Who is willing to Pay?
What can you deliver?
a product - a skill - a service?
Go out and find customers
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Develop Job Creation Skills
What needs exist?
Who is willing to Pay?
What can you deliver?
a product - a skill - a service?
Go out and find customers
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95. 6 Paths to Prosperity in Jamaica
You Are The Best and The
Brightest
– You are in the best position today!
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96. We will begin with this Pathway
Path 1. The Best And The Brightest
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