Executive Futures: A Quest for Quantum Curriculum

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.

Dr Morne Mostert is an international advisor on strategic foresight and executive decision-making, having had assignments in Geneva, Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Melbourne, Baku, Tokyo and several other economic hubs across Africa and the Middle East. He was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as Commissioner on the National Planning Commission, where he serves as an advisor on Economic futures, Internationalisation and Climate Change. He is a member of the renowned international think tank, the Club of Rome.His multi-award-winning thought leadership has been published internationally and he is a regular contributor to the business media on longer-term policy and strategy. Mostert was a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) international panel of experts on the Future of Work, was Director of the Institute for Futures Research and served on the board of the Bureau for Economic Research.With a PhD in Technology and Innovation, Mostert is also the inventor of the Mindset Index, a world-first in the scientific assessment of strategic mindsets.