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The magic of the ocean

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21 Apr 2022

Fiann Paul

The oceans are the least accessible and most mysterious regions on Earth, and humankind has a deep and eons-old relationship with the sea. Fiann Paul, FRSA, selects five stunning animated films that explore this emotional, almost mystical, bond, and warns that we abuse the oceans at our peril

Want to rebuild your life? First prove you’re alive

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13 Apr 2022

Lauren Anders Brown

War and forced migrations mean hundreds of thousands of displaced people lack the documents to find work, start a new life, or even prove they exist. Lauren Anders Brown, co-directed Forged, about the Syrian conflict. She argues that we desperately need a universal, non-governmental ID system

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11 Apr 2022

RSA Comment offers a unique platform for Fellows to share arguments for change. New editor John Rennie explains what the platform is for, what it’s not, and why we want more of you to join the conversation

Using the ‘nowhere office’ revolution to narrow the disability employment gap

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04 Apr 2022

Catherine Hale

With the growth in home-working, everyone seems to be saying the future of work is flexible, as the government push new legislation. But Catherine Hale, FRSA, says that for disabled people, proposed laws don’t go nearly far enough

Curating Tomorrow

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22 Mar 2022

Henry McGhie

Museums curating consultant Henry McGhie asks how museums and other cultural institutions can support people’s participation in climate action and sustainable development?

The art and science of creating ‘smart luck’ in an uncertain world

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04 Mar 2022

Christian Busch Leila Milgrim

What if being lucky wasn’t just chance but a skill you could master? Christian Busch, FRSA, and Leila Milgrim argue we can all learn to spot opportunities and act on serendipity to lead more joyful, purposeful and successful lives – and the pandemic could be the chance of our lifetimes

Taking stress out of the workplace

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03 Mar 2022

Richard Martin

We are suffering an epidemic of stress. But, says Richard Martin, FRSA, it doesn’t have to be like this. His work helps people think strategically about mental health and wellbeing within their organisations. And he asks, what if we were mindful of the impact of our behaviours not just on our colleagues, but with everyone we do business with?

Leadership towards regenerative lifestyles

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08 Feb 2022

Terence Sexton

Leadership psychologist Terence Sexton FRSA says we urgently need a shift to ‘consciousness leadership’ from those who shape our society. Are we ready to make that shift?

Why SMEs need new business models

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04 Feb 2022

Denis Oakley

The world is changing. Most businesses will die because technological, environmental, and social change will obsolete their business models. They will not, are not, changing fast enough. Read Denis Oakley's look at the future of business and how they need to change.