Summary
Founded in 2009, Education Futures LLC (EF) explores a New Paradigm in human capital development, fueled by globalization, the rise of innovative knowledge societies, and driven by exponential, accelerating change. EF collaborates with creatives, thought leaders, innovators, and learning organizations (i.e., schools, universities, non-formal networks) to create new opportunities for global human capital development.
A privately owned company, EF is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA) and provides services globally. In 2010, EF plans to expand with the opening of a subsidiary office to provide clients within the European Union with enhanced capabilities and services.
Our philosophy
We want to change the world for the better. We do this by challenging outmoded conventions, engaging partnerships that will create meaningful change, and making resources available to build preferred futures. Whenever possible, we release all of our content under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike license, enabling our partners and clients to remix, share and make the most of our services.
We are committed to providing exceptional value and professional integrity for our clients. If we cannot address your specific needs, we will tap into our network of experts to refer you to somebody who can.
Services
EF provides fee-based professional speaking, consulting and training for globally-focused educational institutions, businesses and governments that seek to innovate and lead in a world of accelerating change. Our approach is customized and insightful to the needs of individual clients.
Professional speaking
Our PhD-level speakers work to inform, educate and entertain audiences on a variety of subjects related to building better futures in human capital development. Topics include:
- Leading in a world driven by accelerating change
- Education and human capital futures research
- Developing approaches to innovation in business and education
- Informing leaders with a futures perspective of “what’s next”
Consulting activities
EF provides various consulting services to diverse organizations, including:
- Customized professional development programs and on-site workshop delivery
- Futures research and strategic assessments, including organizational evaluation and refocusing of organizational goals and processes
- Facilitation of strategic planning sessions
- Custom simulations
Educational programs
Online and in-person continuing professional education is provided through EF’s Moodle platform and/or client site visits. All courses are developed by PhD-level experts with university teaching backgrounds. Topics available for continuing professional credit include:
- Reinventing education for “Society 3.0″
- Leapfrogging to preferred futures
- Technological innovations in education and knowledge-producing institutions
- Innovating in the 21st century and beyond
Please contact us with your ideas by submitting this form online or calling us at (+1) 415-230-0042. We look forward to building innovative futures with you!
