Chapter 1: Introduction

In the twenty-first century, our global society will be faced with problems of unprecedented complexity and gravity. Critical obstacles stand in the way of successfully addressing issues such as climate change, income and wealth inequality, global pandemics, water scarcity, and declining educational outcomes. Globalization and rapid increases in technological capabilities are increasing the urgency and the scope of these problems as productivity gains from automation will decimate the traditional workforce. As a result, our capacity to adapt to these changes is vital and we will require strong leadership to meet the challenges. Solving these types of dynamic and complex problems that involve interdependent societal variables requires transformative approaches including multi-sector approaches.