The Future of Learning Playbook

Learn about the future of CIE learning and how to build your capacity to design an innovative and creative learning landscape.

Whether you are a student who wants to learn and acquire new capabilities for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), a teacher or lecturer trying to pass on the skills and capabilities of CIE to a new generation, or an industry professional responsible for skills development as part of a talent management strategy, learn how to create a supportive and useful learning environment for the future world of CIE.

The Future of Learning Playbook provides a rich set of easy-to-use canvases, specific examples, and invites readers to begin a journey of reflection to design their own futures.

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John Bessant, who was originally a chemical engineer, has been active in the field of research and consultancy in technology and innovation management for over 40 years. He holds the Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Exeter and has visiting appointments at the universities of Stavanger, Norway and Erlangen-Nuremburg, Germany. In 2003 he was elected a Fellow of the British Academy of Management. He has acted as advisor to various national governments and international bodies including the United Nations, The World Bank and the OECD. He is the author or co-author of 30 books including 'Gamification for Innovators and Entrepreneuers' published by De Gruyter.

Olga Kokshagina is an Associate Professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at EDHEC Business School in France and an associate researcher at Monash University in Australia. She is a member of the EDHEC Foresight, Innovation and Transformation Chair and Management in Innovative Health Chair Research Associate. Her research focuses on the areas of strategic management of design, open and radical innovation, entrepreneurship, and the role of digital technologies in transforming the nature of work. She holds a PhD in management science from Mines Paris PSL Research University. Olga has delivered training and consulted a variety of organizations such as Danone, Airbus, Society Generale, Schneider Electric, Technip FMC, Accenture and STMicroelectronics in Europe and Australia. She is a member of the French Digital Council (CNNUM) and co-author of ‘The Radical Innovation Playbook’ and ‘Envisioning the Future of Learning for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ published by De Gruyter.

Kyriaki Papageorgiou is a Marie Curie Fellow at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and a Research Associate at UCLA where she is researching the challenges facing academia, focusing on future alternatives. She has a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology, with an emphasis on Science and Technology Studies, from the University of California, Irvine. Kyriaki's research has employed anthropological theories and ethnographic methods to critically examine social, technological and business innovation side-by-side. She has been particularly interested in the discourses and practices of innovation in tackling big societal challenges, and the emergent role of robotics and AI in transforming work and our daily lives. She is the co-author of ‘Envisioning the Future of Learning for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ and ‘The Future of Learning Playbook’, both published by De Gruyter.

The Future of Learning Playbook is a beacon of wisdom in this dynamic landscape, meticulously weaving people-centered design thinking tools with actionable insights for transformative educational impact. This work is not only a treasure trove of knowledge that I wish I had in my earlier professional career but is also a current companion guiding me and my team through the challenges of edtech entrepreneurship. Enrico Poli, Zanichelli Venture

This book takes a very intelligent approach: instead of expressing the vision of the desirable future of higher education in an abstract way, it puts it in the form of the visions of personas representing different stakeholders, built from in-depth interviews. This makes the reading more enjoyable, understandable and useful. Dr　Ramon Bragós, UPC - Technical University of Catalonia

While the proliferation of automation leads us to wonder about the quintessential human skills, so the supply of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship learning offerings increases. This timely, accessible and well-presented book is packed with insights, resources, canvases and perspectives, and will be a major support for everyone involved in the learning process. Dr Rob Sheffield, Bluegreen Learning Ltd

A helpful and practical resource for anyone who is thinking about the future of our education systems and how to redesign learning practices but doesn’t know where to start. This playbook will be useful for a variety of actors, inside and outside of traditional education systems. Louise Pulford, CEO of Social Innovation Exchange (SIX)

This book provides a practical perspective on learning, focusing on the learner's point of view rather than solely on institutional perspectives. In our rapidly evolving society, where staying up to date with emerging realities is crucial, this book serves as a reference point for designing and implementing effective teaching and training practices. Dr Pablo Garcia Tello, CERN IdeaSquare