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	#3 / April 2009


	Dear reader FO/futureorientation 2/2009 will be distributed in two weeks, but subscribers and employees in the CIFS member organizations may already read the magazine online. The theme is "Spirituality and mobility", and it is about the world’s and our own need to evolve and move mentally. New issue of FO: Spirituality & mobility We have reached a point in the history of world development where we must start with our selves – within our hearts – to move to the next paradigm, the next community type and the next economy, or whatever we choose to call it. We cannot develop ourselves unless we are open, ask questions and seek new paths and answers. Read more



	Open articles from FO 2/2009 The Spirituality and mobility issue Buddha, Buddha Cool about corporate karma, Zen management and lama coaching. The Buddhist ideology and practice has become popular in business. Sedentary work – more mobile than ever? The boundaries are blurring between the real and the virtual, the static and the moving. Development opportunities for your company Strategic developmental processes In uncertain times, it is necessary to have a clear vision of different development possibilities in the outside world. CIFS offers your company one or more strategic developmental processes, which will enable you to dodge threats and innovatively exploit the many possibilities that this crisis offers. Read more (pdf) Courses in Lund, Sweden Participate in some of CIFS most popular courses. In the end of April and the beginning of May, two courses will be held at IDEON Center in Lund. Read more on the available courses below. May 6, 2009. Become the future creative employee May 7, 2009. User innovation New report: Opportunities in Crisis Members' Report 1/2009 In MR 1/2009, CIFS has prepared four scenarios for the outlook of the current economic crisis and a description of the possible consequences of the downturn. We have also included a number of future-oriented strategies that enable businesses to survive the current economic downturn and re-emerge in a strengthened position. Read more (Members only) Table of content Surviving the crisis Threats, opportunities, strategies and global outlook Especially in times of crisis and uncertainty, it is important to make the right decisions. As a consequence of that, CIFS is currently busy advising our clients on their futures, their options and the effects of the crisis. We have placed all of our crisis-related tools and analyses in the shape of articles, presentations and reports in one place. Some are available for members only, while some are open to all. Read more An anxious world waiting to see the bottom Interview with Global Futurist, Rohit Talwar We would love to tell you that the economic downturn will soon be over – but unfortunately the markets are yet to identify the bottom and experience stabilized sales. Read the interview with Global Futurist, Rohit Talwar, who elaborates on the struggles for our global economy and presents important management strategies. Read more




	Contents New issue of FO: Spirituality & mobility Open articles from FO 2/2009 Development opportunities for your company Courses in Lund, Sweden New report: Opportunities in Crisis Surviving the crisis An anxious world waiting to see the bottom Future Clubs Stavanger Future Club 26. maj 2009 Innovation til fremtidens marked (DK) Oslo Future Club 27. maj 2009 Innovation til fremtidens marked (DK) Brussels Future Club 4. juni 2009 About Future Clubs Futures seminar Maximize the benefits of your CIFS membership through the annual, internal dialogue-based future seminar. Together we arrange a meeting, where CIFS provides knowledge and individualized ideas for your strategic development. Read more (pdf)




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