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.
● How to Build a Culture of Experimentation and Thrive in the Future of Work.
Want your business to thrive in an uncertain world? Start experimenting! Keith Coats and Graeme Codrington show how small, simple tests can spark big changes. It’s all about learning from what works – and what doesn’t – and pushing your team to try new things.
Read more on our team’s take on building a culture of experimentation in our latest article.
● Arbor Month 2024: A letter from Greenpop’s Director, Misha Teasdale.
Restoring ecosystems and planting trees is a powerful action we can take to support biodiversity and improve our communities. As part of our continued commitment to 1% for the Planet and supporting sustainability projects that give back to the planet and local communities, we’ve been sponsoring Greenpop and their Forest Restoration project.
September is Arbor Month, and Greenpop are highlighting the impact that trees have on our world:
Trees have a host of benefits both for nature and people. But it’s not just about planting any tree, anywhere, at any time. The key to successful tree planting is understanding the local environment and recognising a tree’s potential for greater ecosystem health. When we plant trees thoughtfully and strategically, we do more than just add greenery to our surroundings – we lay the groundwork for healthier, more resilient communities and ecosystems. Read more here…
Together we can help ensure the survival of indigenous forests across Sub-Saharan Africa for future generations. If you want to learn more about Greenpop and their Forest Restoration project, click here.
And if you would like to learn more about organisational environmental giving then visit 1% for the Planet, read more here.
● Thriving in a Perfect Storm.
As we look ahead, we know that there will be more disruptions, making planning for next year – and beyond that – difficult, but there are at least three things we know for sure:
○ While you can’t plan for disruption – you can prepare and make sure you’re ready for whatever comes your way. It’s a subtle distinction – prepare, not plan – but it is important that you understand it.
○ The next wave of disruptors will bring massive opportunities… but only for those who are prepared.
○ You can turn disruption fatigue into excitement for the future. If you are prepared for whatever happens, anticipating at least some of the biggest disruptors, then threats become opportunities, and change becomes your friend.
TomorrowToday’s keynote, Thriving in a Perfect Storm, helps you to do just that. It’s the product of a few years of research, obviously accelerated and spotlighted by the global pandemic in 2020. We’ve identified the main disruptors coming your way in the next few years, as well as the foundations your business needs to be building now to be prepared for what happens next. Get in touch now to find out more.
● Unbreakable: Ten Ways to Build an Antifragile Company.
While global interconnectedness has many benefits, it also creates the risk that events on one side of the world will dramatically and negatively impact companies on the other. This possibility raises the issue of what type of organisational structure and approach has the best ability to thrive in this type of environment. In Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book, Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder, he discusses things that benefit from shocks and stresses. Do companies get stronger from adverse events? Could they with the right outlook and business approach?
This article examines the concept of antifragility and discusses how companies can become more antifragile to strengthen their businesses and increase their ability to build value regardless of the conditions they face. Read the full article here.
● Clones: Copy Yourself – ThrowForward Thursday with Graeme Codrington.
Imagine a future where we can copy the way people think, digitizing their personas, styles, knowledge, and thought processes. Using advanced Large Language Model technologies, we could create interactive and searchable digital versions of ourselves. While cloning humans might be far off, cloning our thinking is closer than we imagine. What do you think about this potential future? Watch this week’s episode with Graeme Codrington here.
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…