This week’s combination of resources and articles offers insights and practical resources to help you equip yourself with the skills required in these disruptive times, as well as for the Future of Work.
• FREE live event on 19 August: Building Bionic Businesses.
Do you want to build synergy between your people and technology that will enable your organisation to thrive in an increasingly digital world, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence?
If so, join us on Monday, 19 August, where Buhle Dlamini and Graeme Codrington will be presenting our latest presentation, “Building Bionic Businesses” at a free public event, hosted by Suits & Sneakers at The Tryst, Woodlands Park.
It’s free, but seats are limited. You can book a ticket at Quicket here. (Tickets to attend via a live stream are available for just R150 for anyone not in Johannesburg.)
• The Future of Work Will Be Personalized | All Work.
Is your workspace truly personalised to your needs? As work environments transform, it’s clear that the one-size-fits-all approach is rapidly becoming obsolete.
Hybrid work, a term that has become ubiquitous in the corporate lexicon, signifies more than just a mix of remote and in-office work. It represents a fundamental shift in understanding work as an activity rather than a place. Read the full article here.
• Book Recommendation: Networking for Introverts by Helen Nicholson.
Helen’s latest book that launched just this week, is an A-Z manual on how to develop a powerful personal brand as an Introvert, and a power network that will serve you throughout your life. She’s poured her heart and soul into this book and shared every nugget she believes will be useful in both your personal life and your career.
Helen Nicholson is the Founder and CEO of The Networking Company. She specialises in speaking and teaching people to develop powerful personal brands and networks all over the world. She was also a guest on the Future Smart Parent podcast recently where she spoke about Mindfulness for Parents, based on her other best-selling book ‘Mindfulness: How to Stay Sane in an Insane World’.
Get your hands on a copy of ‘Networking for Introverts’ here or at any good book store.
• Why Context is Essential: Fostering Deep Understanding in Leadership.
In this video, Keith delves into the intricate history and ideologies shaping the South China Sea conflict. The stories Keith shares provide crucial context, revealing the complex dynamics at play in the disputed waters.
The message to take away – context is essential. We must acknowledge how context allows for complexity and nuance, and therefore deeper understanding.
Context shapes the contours of leadership, and stories are the threads that help unravel its complexity. By weaving these threads into the fabric of their leadership approach, leaders can foster a deeper understanding, empathy, and connection, ultimately guiding their teams and organisations towards success in a complex and ever-changing world. Watch Keith’s video here.
• Members of Graeme’s Futures Club meet up on Tuesday, 20th August for this month’s live call.
On Tuesday’s live chat, Graeme will be discussing what the core leadership characteristics will be of successful ‘connection economy’ leaders.
The recording from last month’s live call is also available for members (new and old) which gives context to the idea that we are moving into a ‘Connection Economy.’ (Here’s a great article on this to get you started.)
You can sign up to become a member for just $14.95 here (and cancel at any time if it’s not for you.)
You’re welcome to contact us for more information on how we can partner with you. Our global team of futurists can assist through our sought after keynote presentations, facilitated workshops and strategy sessions to help you and your team face the future with confidence. Let’s start the conversation…