By Jochen Werne – Skipper and Expedition Leader, Global Offshore Sailing Team Introduction: When the Horizon Demands Leadership In leadership, as in sailing, the horizon is never static. It shifts, expands, and at times threatens. Some horizons inspire us with opportunity; others loom with storms. The Arctic Horizon Expedition 2025 […]
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By Jochen Werne Few events in the German economic calendar are as influential and forward-looking as the Wirtschaftstag, and the 2025 edition once again lived up to its reputation. Held in Berlin, this year’s gathering brought together key figures from politics and industry to address one fundamental question: What has […]
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While preparing for the next GOST extreme offshore sailing expedition, “Arctic Horizon” to Iceland in May 2025, I came across an by Martina Scherf (SZ), which was published in the preparation phase of Global Offshore Sailing Team’s expedition “Antarctic Blanc” and that perfectly captures what every explorer must prepare for […]
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Data literacy encompasses the data skills that are important for all people in a world shaped by digitalisation. It is an indispensable part of general education. With the Data Literacy Charter, the signatories express the common understanding of data literacy in the sense of comprehensive data literacy and its importance in educational processes. This understanding is in line with the Federal Government’s data strategy and with the Berlin Declaration on the Digital Society.
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The Hague, 7 December 2018 – An exciting part of The Netherlands’ 2018 Polar Symposium has been the ceremonial presentation of the Antarctic Blanc expedition flag to the Arctic Ambassador of The Netherlands, Ms. Carola Van Rijnsoever by a delegation of the Global Offshore Sailing. This special occasion recognized the commitment of The Netherlands in preserving Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. In addition, it’s has also been an opportunity to remember the explorers, scientists and sailors who set foot on the Antarctic continent to discover and made us all aware how beautiful and equally important this ecosystem and its protection for our planet is.
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International Understanding: Being messenger for a dispatch from the House of Lords London, May 16, 2022. It has been a great honour having received an invitation by the Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The hospitality was memorable and the whole team is most grateful for the opportunity having had the chance to receive an insight into the daily procedures as well as the passion which the honorable members of the upper house put into the debates. Admiral Boyce then ordered the Global Offshore Sailing Team to dispatch a message with god speed to the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club by sea for the 150th anniversary of the club.
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Following the inspiring examples of only.one, beachcleaner.de and many others, the Global Offshore Sailing Team also followed its long-standing tradition of standing up for the sea by supporting UNEP’s Global Goals during Expedition Andaman Sea 2023. The Expedition Corps consisted of Guido Zoeller, Jochen Werne, Benon Janos, Marco Schroeter, Sascha Adam, Sven O. Mueller, Sven Streiter, Christoph Impekoven and Viktor Metz.
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Es ist mir eine besondere Ehre den Eröffnungsvortrag der 17. Carinthischen Dialogen geben zu dürfen. Unter dem Leitthema „Das Jahrzehnt der Transformation – Optimistische Perspektiven eines Umdenkens“ wird der Beitrag, „Ein neues Zeitalter der Aufklärung“ drei inspirierende Tage einläuten. Bei dieser bemerkenswerten Veranstaltung teilen sich die Bühne angesehenen Persönlichkeiten aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen. So wird Horst von Buttlar, Chefredakteur der Zeitschrift „Wirtschaftswoche“ und Autor des Buches „Das grüne Jahrzehnt“, Veränderungen ausgelöst durch Krisen thematisieren. Nobelpreisträger Anton Zeilinger, emeritierter Professor der Universität Wien, widmet sich dem spannenden Thema des Zufalls. Weitere Informationen zur Veranstaltung, einschließlich mehr Details zu den unten stehenden Referenten und des Programms, sind auf der Website der Carinthischen Dialoge https://www.carinthische-dialoge.at/aktuelles-programm/ zu finden.
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A Journey into Eco-Communication „Supported by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, author Maurizio Abbati published with his new book an inspiring masterpiece about the importance of Eco-Communication and we are delighted that he mentioned Expedition Antarctic Blanc as a successful effective example in raising awareness for important environmental topics.“ […]
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After my first week as CEO for Experian in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), I find myself profoundly thankful for the warm welcome and the many highly inspiring encounters with some of the best data and technology professionals on our planet. Experian is not only a data insights industry titan, one that operates in 32 countries, employs over 20,000 outstanding personalities worldwide but would also rank with its more than USD 30 billion market capitalisation compared to Germany’s leading stock index as the 19th largest DAX company in Germany. Experian serves as a global leader millions of consumers and businesses, leveraging data to make a transformative difference in people’s lives.
Yet, with tremendous reach and influence comes immense responsibility.
Reflections
Just as the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century reshaped society through the dissemination of knowledge, we find ourselves at the precipice of a new era, one marked by the power and potential of data. The 21st century, in my view, must herald a fresh Age of Enlightenment, one underpinned by data literacy.
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