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03/10/2010

How do you transform an average team into an outstanding one: psychoanalyst and former England cricket captain Mike Brearley offers a suggestion or two.

Former England cricket captain and now psychoanalyst, Mike Brearley offers an insight into the dynamic of teams and explains what makes the difference between a good and a great team. Drawing upon his own experience, he argues that the strongest leader can admit vulnerability.

We hear the case for transforming the military from a threat to a resource for nation building: Africa specialist Lieutenant-Colonel Shannon Beebe explains how.

And why Africa's roadside kiosks aren't makeshift structures blocking progress but the future of sustainable urban design. We hear from Ghanaian architect DK Osseo-Asare.

A narcissistic leader inside a kiosk instructs soldiers to develop human security. Illustration by Emily Kasriel.

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55 minutes

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Sun 3 Oct 2010 08:05GMT

Chapters

  • Mike Brearley

    What makes us tick.

    Duration: 17:03

  • SIXTY SECOND IDEA TO CHANGE THE WORLD

    Shannon Beebe and his 21st century 鈥淒ream Catcher鈥.

    Duration: 05:57

  • Shannon Beebe

    Transforming the military from a threat to a resource for nation building.

    Duration: 12:06

  • DK Osseo-Asare

    Roadside kiosks are the future of sustainable urban design.

    Duration: 10:54

Broadcast

  • Sun 3 Oct 2010 08:05GMT

Do you think political or business leaders need to be charismatic? Or do you prefer highly competent but somewhat stern people?

Do you think political or business leaders need to be charismatic? Or do you prefer highly competent but somewhat stern people?

We鈥檇 love to hear your views on charm and charisma for a future Forum.

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