1. deploying visions. shaping development. 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 – The role of culture on knowledge society March 06-07, 2009 Contributions of South East Europe to the Future of Europe Bled – Belgrade – Istanbul Dr. Katja Pook mail@pook-perspectives.net

2. 2 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Challenges … –Democracy deficit* –Need for innovation* –Need for intercultural dialogue* –Economic challenges –(Perceived) imbalance (e.g. in level of education, political influence, etc.) –…. risks challenges * Sonja Kralj-Berver, March 6 ????

3. deploying visions. shaping development. 3 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook It is getting harder to see what is coming up, Sir. What shall we do? Dont worry. Business as usual. NO http://www.fotosearch.de/bthumb/THK/THK019/e00004039.jpg # Discovery flight

4. deploying visions. shaping development. 4 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook One approach to face the challenges… 8 hours a room beamer, laptop, flip charts, markers, alarm clock organizers, facilitators, speakers => academic expert in Foresight, regional expert with wide mental and action scope, academic practicioner beautiful environment rain and fog 31 excellent knowledgeable people => from 11 countries

5. 5 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Raising awareness for TF issues in Bled Foresight methods Foresight introduction Intellectual Capital Management Country presentations Foresight and Time Distance Methodology UNIDO and its initiatives Foresight applications to Knowledge Society Human features in participatory approaches

6. deploying visions. shaping development. 6 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook

7. 7 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook

8. 8 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Alignment of mental models and action Do Think/feel Tell Coherent thinking, action, communication in each individual Shared mental models, aligned action among people/organizations/entities Think/feel Tell Do

9. 9 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Raising awareness for TF issues in Bled Foresight methods Foresight introduction Intellectual Capital Management Country presentations Foreseight and Time Distance Methodology UNIDO and its initiatives Foresight applications to Knowledge Society Human features in participatory approaches Economic and Social Development: Educational reform Justice and home affairs: Fight organized crime Security cooperation: Identify risks and create cooperation opportunities Infrastructure and transport: Gas supply and pipelines Human Capital and parliamentary cooperation: Creation of information communities

10. deploying visions. shaping development. 10 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Foresight awareness and culture in a Knowledge Society Europe: Diversity Communication Shared reality Behaviour/ action

11. 11 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Challenges … and chosen action in Bled –Democracy deficit* –Innovation* –Lack of intercultural dialogue* –Economic challenges –(Perceived) imbalance (e.g. in level of education, political influence, etc.) –…. chosen approach –Raising awareness –Foster European cohesion and mutual/collaborative learning –Align mental models –Provide methods –Mobilise curiosity –Stimulate action (a small stone in the pavement of a long way) –Shape the culture of politics** challenges *Sonja Kralj-Berver, March6 **Barbara Haering, March7

12. 12 deploying visions. shaping development.10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook Bled – Belgrade – Istanbul Interest Bled Bel- grade Istanbul March 5 and 6May 18 Regional Foresight Exercise Sep 2009 ???

13. deploying visions. shaping development. 13 10th Bled Forum on Europe 2009 Dr. Katja Pook An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. (Benjamin Franklin) Dr. Katja Pook mail@pook-perspectives.net