Pooran Desai

Systems Connectors – ‘Ground-breaking. So simple yet so important’ 

The growing need for a new role within organisations: the Systems Connector, focuses on supporting collaboration, questioning assumptions, and addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

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Pooran Desai

National Security, Economics and Climate – we need to Connect for Peace

I was horrified to hear that our government is warning us that we need to prepare for war and we need people to be prepared to fight.

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Pooran Desai

Is philosophy a ‘nice to have’ or vital for our survival?

Should philosophy be made compulsory in schools and universities and become part of our everyday lives? I think so.

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Pooran Desai

World Cities Day: from data-driven to data-informed

Focussing on data takes us away from looking at the bigger picture and can undermine ways of working which reduce the chances of unintended consequences.

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Pooran Desai

Can OnePlanet underpin a UK National Strategy? 

We are delighted to share our recommendations on how OnePlanet can support creation of a joined-up National Strategy for the UK.

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Pooran Desai

Connections in Education: helping young people think in systems

Can OnePlanet help young people develop the skills to create joined-up solutions to interconnected problems?

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