Executive Futures: A Quest for Quantum Curriculum

by DR MORNE MOSTERT
Hardcopy: R399.00 incl vat • ISBN: 978-1-991272-17-1
E-version: R359.00 incl vat • eISBN: 978-1-991272-18-8
Published: October 2024

In this pivotal new book, Dr Morne Mostert synthesises ground-breaking insights from systemic leadership learning, quantum theory, and complex systems science to redefine executive education and strategic foresight. “Executive Futures: A Quest for Quantum Curriculum” is more than a book; it’s an essential guide through the labyrinth of contemporary business challenges and educational paradigms, offering new pathways for navigating the complex realities of today’s global landscape.

As we stand at the precipice of unparalleled change, the old models of executive development are rapidly becoming obsolete. The new science of complexity and systems thinking provides a fresh lens through which we can reinterpret and enhance the roles of leaders and their organisations. With his extensive experience on the global stage, including his role as a Commissioner on the National Planning Commission, Mostert argues for a profound transformation in how we think about and engage with our educational systems and leadership practices.

This book invites readers to break free from traditional confines and explore the quantum curriculum, a dynamic new approach to learning and leadership that leverages chaos, embraces complexity, and fosters profound systemic change.

By reading this book, you will discover how to:

• Integrate systems thinking with leadership development, empowering you to become a more adaptive and insightful leader who can navigate complexities with confidence.
• Transform executive decision-making and organisational change with the principles of quantum theory, offering new perspectives on innovation and strategic thinking.
• Manage and thrive in the chaotic landscapes of modern business environments, helping you to move with certainty and grace.
• Structure organisations that are not only robust but also flexible and responsive to rapid changes, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Use the inherent unpredictability of business ecosystems to drive innovation and strategic success, embracing chaos and change as pathways to transformation.

In “Executive Futures: A Quest for Quantum Curriculum,” Dr Mostert offers a revolutionary perspective that blends the rigour of academic research with practical, real-world applications. This book is an indispensable resource for executives, strategists, and educators seeking to harness the creative potentials of chaos and complexity to build a more adaptive and sustainable future.

“I just love this book. We understand the emerging future with new eyes: we see the changes he describes. As he concludes his book with detailing the Appreciative Disruption Framework – we change the world without becoming neurotic.” Prof Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies

“An ambitious quantum leap towards a new business school education in our world of complexity, in need of futures resilience. Executives can enhance their learning capacities and systems-oriented competitiveness through this inspirational call for business excellence.” Sirkka Heinonen, Professor in Futures Studies at Finland Futures Research Centre, University of Turku

“Mostert makes another great leap forward on the integration of Systems Thinking, Futures Thinking and Executive Education.” Prof John Pourdehnad, IESE Business School, Barcelona. Former associate director of the Ackoff Center for Advancement of Systems Approaches, University of Pennsylvania USA.