First elected in 2000, George W. Bush may well be remembered as the 20th century's last president rather than the new century's first one.

In their recent book, Wikinomics, Don Trapscott and Anthony Williams describe the technological, economic, and social forces that will transform 21st century life. They identify four characteristics that will mark successful 21st century organizations:

Being open. "Rather than something to be feared, transparency is a powerful new force for... success."

Peering. "Could [government] make better decisions if [it] ...