Background Issues and Events Which Have Led Us to Take On this Challenge

• The current shift to a global, highly competitive, fast-changing, knowledge-based economy requires a new set of leadership skills to be successful―skills built around the strength of personal networks and the ability to collaborate and innovate.
• This new economy represents a significant period of rebirth, akin to the great Renaissance periods of the past and shares with them an intense focus on learning and inquiry, encompassing all aspects of human life.
• The Re·Base movement being stimulated by Chris Kutarna and colleagues is seeking to identify, connect, support and promote the efforts of some modern-day Renaissance Pathfinders who are:
• reflecting on the paradigm shifts underway in the world
• rethinking the nature of this global knowledge-based world and how best to prepare themselves for creative, compassionate, courageous and collaborative leadership efforts to draw new maps to "navigate the risks and rewards of our new Renaissance"
• In the historic Renaissance of the past, artists provided a major force for driving the rethinking and re-creation of society.
• This has led to the decision to challenge one specific Table Group at basecamp Toronto to make the case for "Rethinking the Role of the Arts as an Engine."

Input Request #3: BACKGROUND ISSUES AND EVENTS

Do you have any questions or comments regarding events that led to this basecamp? (comments, questions, concerns and suggestions are welcome)