The debate surrounding CSR has intensified over the last few years and now in some quarters there is a backlash against CSR. This debate article looks at where we are today and what Tomorrow's Company believes companies need to focus on for the future. For more information visit www.tomorrowscompany.com

Frank Dixon reflects on a Gross National Happiness index as an alternative measure of success to Gross National Product. To see more of Frank's work go to GlobalSystemChange.com

The business world is in the midst of extraordinary change. Great leaders will come to the fore. They will be recognised for overcoming adversity with confidence and for rebuilding purpose for their organisations. They will need to take stock, scan their environments for possibility and use this information to bypass cultural paralysis and fear. To achieve this, they will require significant energy, both mentally and physically, to achieve the focus necessary to adapt and flex. They will require a Peak Performance mindset worthy of an Olympic athlete, a great statesman or a new generation of leader who is strong, visible and resilient enough to deal with the uncertainty and unpredictability that lies ahead.

To many companies treat people as they  treat other resouces - as commodities. But given leadership and example people can achieve great things for their companies.