by Whittaker Associates | Feb 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean WhittakerMany of you have visited www.TED.com (TED stands for Technology, Entertain, and Design) and watched the 20 minute web streaming videos by presenters who share their ideas at the annual TED conference held in Long Beach, California each year. This... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month, I had three “ah-ha!” moments when the dim flicker of light flashing through my brain said: “Pay attention.” My first “ah-ha” moment occurred while participating in a small group discussion around a book... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development agencies often team up with local businesses, leaders, and organizations to promote economic, political, and social well-being within their region. But, perhaps, their greatest ally for promoting community matters is left... by Brittany Ryzenga | Oct 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Where does the future come from? How can we predict what will happen next? Does history repeat itself? My quest to predict future began with a question. Why are there cycles in things? We see cycles all around us – repeating patterns of events... by Brittany Ryzenga | Mar 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker For the past three days, I have witnessed an amazing example of community leadership. A group of our community leaders in West Michigan determined that the business model on which our community is based is obsolete and no longer provides the future...