The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A paper from the UC Santa Barbara argues that this growth is due to a combination of the technologies of the Industrial Revolutions and the various economic and political freedoms we have enjoyed as democracy has spread. While there have been undoubted ebbs and flows, the last century has seen growth in GDP like never before.

Globalization 111

Globalization GDP Long-term Social Capital 111

Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 18, 2014

Ranking lowest as a concern was “office politics” as an issue for only 8 percent of respondents and “internal competition” for an even smaller demographic of 2 percent. Only half of survey participants work at organizations that have formal mentoring programs. What is holding women back from mentoring?

Mentor 253

Mentor Survey Social Capital Globalization 253

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Governance (effective and accountable government, fair elections and political participation, and rule of law). Education (access to education, quality of education, and human capital). Personal Freedom (individual freedom and social tolerance). Safety & Security (national security and personal safety).

Social Capital 16

Social Capital GDP Human Capital Education 16

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2011

Soon after, as a visiting scholar at the Center of Human Rights at Columbia University, I witnessed, in New York, the power of social capital used to improve human capital. In the mid-90s, the homicide rate was dropping drastically, in part because of strong community participation.

Social Capital 13

Social Capital Education Human Capital Learning-by-Doing 13

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 15, 2018

Office Politics. Perhaps your boss is trying to advocate for you but lacks the social capital and credibility to successfully advocate for anyone. Raise your hand to participate in organization-wide task forces and cross-functional teams. You and Your Team Series. Make Your Enemies Your Allies. Why We Fight at Work.

Mentor 14

Mentor Short-term PR Social Capital 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Political economist Francis Fukuyama predicted a future when social capital would be as important as physical capital, and that only those societies with a high degree of social trust would be able to create large-scale organizations capable of competing in the new economy.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Content Power Transportation 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Strong online networks build strong social capital, which study after study has shown increases civic participation. While some have cast doubt on social media's ability to spur action, as opposed to discussion, the case of Todd Akin is instructive. This is a magic combination.

Power 9

Power Politics Media Brand 9