
Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Director General of the International Baccalaureate and author of the forthcoming book 'Learning as If Life Depended on It', discussing education, societal trust, and collective learning.
Top 3 podcasts with Olli-Pekka Heinonen
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Oct 18, 2025 • 47min
Learning as If Life Depended on It - A Conversation with Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, the Director General of the International Baccalaureate and author of 'Learning as If Life Depended on It', dives deep into the future of education. He discusses the urgent need to reshape our perceptions shaped by modernity and confront the societal illusions limiting our understanding. Heinonen emphasizes that trust is fading, and transformative change must start at the grassroots level. He advocates for a shift towards learning-focused communities and highlights the importance of connecting with diverse perspectives for a thriving future.

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Mar 27, 2021 • 28min
Leading a Learning System - A Conversation with Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, discusses the need for a new approach to education, prioritizing learning in a changing world. They explore implementing phenomenon-based learning in Finland, autonomy in education, and pathways to higher education.

Feb 19, 2020 • 48min
Episode 9 - Experimental Finland
In this episode, Olli-Pekka Heinonen discusses the application of complexity thinking in the Finnish government. Topics include experimental initiatives like basic income, phenomenon-based education, and embracing complexity for improved effectiveness. He shares insights on utilizing complexity in government and television production, navigating challenges in government experimentation, and integrating subjects and competencies in Finnish education. The conversation also delves into behavior change challenges, warm data concept, contextualized activities, and leadership insights in Finland.


