The Barack O Future

Discussion... Solutions...

Rarely do we have the opportunity to view a visionary in full throttle. Could Barack be a turning point?

Economically it appears not today, as markets move of their own accord.

Employment appears not today, as major redundancies in Australia and across our planet use the cloud of international interest in the inauguration to announce redundancies.

And what of government? will they spend on spending again? Will taxpayers continue to pay for organisations that are failing? again?

What solutions underly our future...

Experience shows that in previous global adjustments staff reduction is inevitable, marketing also suffers. Is this the solution?

Given the globalisation of technological advantage, does Australia have the smarts to ensure we can compete globally?

What about the impact of changes in the resources sector? 6,000+ redundant from BHP globally... is this the solution?

How long will this downturn last and when it finishes, who will be held responsible and find re-employment difficult?

And, who is looking beyond the next 3+ years?

When it comes to where money should be spent - what about where profitability for the population lies into the long term... What about the sectors of:

Education

Health

Research/Science/Development

When authorities discuss investment in infrastructure, how important are these sectors?

If Australia look at our future and the ability of sectors such as resources to dump employment of staff who have provided profitability for decades, where does our future lie?

Where will our children of the future be employed?

Will we be internationally competitive?

And, how will we collaborate to ensure international competitiveness?

These form just a few questions being considered by The CLF in 2009...

we will keep you informed.