April 1, 2024
What is Beyond a Boardroom Filled with Monkeys? Happy April Fools' Day! Today, we take a light-hearted yet thought-provoking detour from the usual business advice. Imagine a boardroom filled with monkeys (wouldn't that be lively?). Now, picture the business strategies they might brainstorm! While this scenario is purely fictio.Why does Beyond a Boardroom Filled with [...]
March 29, 2024
Australia’s Evolving Faithscape: A Business Futurist’s Guide to Values, Diversity, and Social Impact
What is Australia's Evolving Faithscape? Australians are cracking open Easter eggs this weekend, a tradition steeped in religious symbolism. Yet, the landscape of faith in Australia is undergoing a fascinating transformation. While Christianity remains the dominant religion (43.9% identifying as Christian in the 2021 c.How does Australia's Evolving Faithscape affect strategic decisions in organisations? When [...]
March 27, 2024
Unleashing Human Potential: Lessons from Epilepsy Research and the Reimagined Workplace
What is Unleashing Human Potential? This week, on annual Purple Day (March 26th), the topic of the present and future of Epilepsy research was the focus of my regular interview segment on Hong Kong Radio 3 with Phil Whelan. You can listen to the full interview below to delve deeper into this fascinating conversatio.How is [...]
March 26, 2024
Human-Machine Dance in the Workplace: Ditch the Job Description, Embrace Agility (Boost Performance & Attract Top Talent)
What is Human-Machine Dance in the Workplace? Remember the days when a good, solid job description was the cornerstone of a successful hiring strategy? Those days are fading fast. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the traditional "one size fits all" approach just doesn't cut it anymore. Here's the truth: the fo.How is Human-Machine Dance [...]
March 25, 2024
AI: Your Co-Pilot, Not Your Terminator: How to Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Let’s ditch the “robots-gonna-take-over-the-world” panic! Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t here to steal your job, it’s here to supercharge it. Just like with fancy new tech in my art authentication blog post the other week, AI becomes a powerful tool when used by savvy humans. The AI Hype: From Scary Headlines to Everyday Tech Remember all […]
March 21, 2024
Beyond the Bed: How Understanding Customer Needs Can Revolutionise Your Business
Remember the humble bed? When I first met with my clients ten years ago, it was a purely functional piece of furniture and they were purely a bed manufacturer. Fast forward to the present day, and the bed has undergone a remarkable transformation. This client, a global leader in the sleep industry, with some convincing […]