FutureLab 2019 Report
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Program Through a mix of keynote talks, workshops, and panel discussions, the participants representing over 20 nationalities, examined sustainability challenges and opportunities, shared their innovative solutions, and drew blueprints for collective action.
Keynote Katherine Milligan Head of Gender and Diversity, Bamboo Capital Partners
Katherine spoke about the importance of self-inquiry and its role in responsible leadership. “Self-inquiry”, Katherine explained, “is a process of self-examination and reflection undertaken with an explicit goal of increasing selfawareness, reconnecting with purpose and joy, healing from past trauma, and shifting towards healthier patterns of behavior, especially in regard to your innerpersonal relationship.” She emphasized how anger and jealousy undermine modern partnerships and how overcoming these flaws through selfinquiry can create stronger bonds and networks for change. “Useful skills that leaders cultivate through the self-inquiry practice include deep listening, patience, compassion, clarity, and a systems view of how various issues, people, and partners affect each other.” – Katherine said.