What is it about?
This article explores how education and leadership can evolve to better prepare us for the challenges of the 21st century. It introduces "metamodernism," a fresh way of thinking that emphasizes collaboration, shared values, and a balance between individual and collective progress. The goal is to move beyond outdated systems and focus on teaching skills like empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability, which are crucial for tackling today’s global challenges. By using the Inner Development Goals (IDG) framework, this approach aims to empower future leaders to create positive, sustainable change in a complex and interconnected world.
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Why is it important?
This work is important, timely, and unique because it addresses the urgent need for education and leadership to adapt to a rapidly changing, interconnected world marked by global crises, technological disruptions, and environmental challenges. Traditional education often focuses on technical skills, but this article highlights the importance of inner development—qualities like empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability—to equip leaders with the tools to navigate complexity and uncertainty. The concept of metamodernism makes it unique, offering a forward-thinking perspective that bridges fragmented worldviews with a holistic, collaborative approach. By integrating the Inner Development Goals (IDG), it aligns education with the global push for sustainable development, making it timely as societies face escalating social, economic, and environmental pressures. This approach stands out by redefining leadership and education not as isolated pursuits but as deeply connected to humanity's shared values and collective progress, fostering a sense of purpose and resilience for the future.
Perspectives
This publication offers a fresh, hopeful perspective on education and leadership, which resonates deeply in today's uncertain world. As someone who values personal growth and authentic leadership, I find its focus on developing inner qualities like empathy, self-awareness, and collaboration especially meaningful. These traits are often overlooked in traditional education, yet they are crucial for addressing the complex challenges we face as a global society. What makes this perspective so powerful is its call for educators and leaders to embrace ambiguity and complexity rather than shy away from them. It reminds us that transformation begins within and extends outward, offering a roadmap for creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and interconnected world. This approach not only inspires but also equips individuals to lead with purpose and resilience in the face of change.
Prof. Dr Yuliya Shtaltovna
Hochschule Fresenius gGmbH
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This page is a summary of: Rewriting the Future, GiLE Journal of Skills Development, October 2024, GiLE Oktatasi Alapitvany,
DOI: 10.52398/gjsd.2024.v4.i2.pp112-121.
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