Ideas, perspectives, new ways of thinking – that is what we deal with at the Foundation, with one goal in mind: to inspire a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future.
- 17 Jun 2011
- Ellen's blog: the morning papers
Having been invited to take part in BBC4’s morning press review by Patrick O’Connell on the 5th of June, I boarded the first Sunday morning ferry from Cowes, a big pile of newspapers tucked under my arm.
- 14 Jan 2011
- Ellen's Blog: The way we learn...
We are faced with one of the biggest challenges in history. We are more dependent than ever on reserves of materials, which we are constantly depleting. We are in the process of entering a new era. Thinking in systems, developing materials flows, re-thinking and redesigning the way we operate is,…
- 19 Dec 2010
- Ellen's blog: A tale of vision and leadership
The Spanish Island of El Hierro is small and with a population of 10,500 it would seem insignificant on the scale of change – but through the most incredible leadership it is not. The government of the island stated, several years ago, that rather than spend the $8 million they would use to buy o…
- 27 Nov 2010
- From Ellen's blog: "A busy international week"
It’s been a busy week as usual, Ken and I heading up to Manchester for the day on Tuesday, and today having been in Lille for the World Forum. Our role in Manchester was giving a lecture which was part of the Leadership Programme – a group of students who are looking at the ‘bigger picture’ and l…