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.
● What do AI and EQ mean for your kids and the future workforce?
As leaders shaping the future of work, one critical question to consider is what role we are playing to help prepare today’s learners – tomorrow’s workforce – to thrive in this evolving landscape.
From the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to the essential role of emotional intelligence (EQ), this week’s highlights will inspire and challenge you to think differently about how the future of education impacts the future of work.
Education is not just the responsibility of teachers – it’s a shared mission for parents, educators, and businesses. Read this week’s article from Jude Foulston and find out more about her Future Smart Teacher initiative.
● 10 Reasons Patagonia Is the Hero Brand the Planet Deserves.
Every year since 1985, Patagonia has pledged 1% of its sales towards the preservation and restoration of the environment. Founder Yvon Chouinard teamed up with Craig Matthews — owner of Blue Ribbon Flies – to form the non-profit called 1% for the Planet, which encourages other businesses to do the same. It’s all about businesses being courageous and doing their part for the planet.
All in all, this initiative has seen around $100 million in cash and in-kind donations go to grassroots groups.
Read about the work Patagonia are doing here. You can also read why our team at TomorowToday has committed to 1% for the Planet here.
● 2 Free Scenarios to Ignite Your Team’s Strategic Imagination.
In a world of constant, disruptive change it is more important than ever to develop strategic imagination – not just in your senior leaders but in everyone, everywhere in your business.
Uncover how delving into thought-provoking scenarios like “Talking to Animals” can ignite discussions within your team, fostering not only dialogue about future possibilities but also cultivating a mindset geared towards seeking out opportunities and fostering innovation.
📥 Download 2 free future scenarios from our Strategic Imagination Toolkit and start empowering your team to imagine and shape the future today!
● Peak global population and other key findings from the 2024 UN World Population Prospects.
The UN just released its 2024 updates to forecasts for world population and demographics.
We can’t understand the world without understanding demographic change. Read about the falling fertility rates, migration movements, and China’s population decline.
How many people are alive today? How many are born; how many die? What do we expect populations to look like in the future? It makes for fascinating reading.
● Tomorrow’s World Today…
If the last 5 years have taught us anything, it’s that the only constant is change. Smart leaders need to keep ahead of these changes by anticipating them and developing a future-focused skill set. The most successful companies are going to be those that build future thinking, adaptability, and innovation into their very DNA.
Our team works with clients on workshops and keynotes that provide a future-focused leadership toolkit, along with a compelling picture of the near future to help you and your team identify key mindset and behaviour changes and develop a plan to find success in a changing world.
Get in touch, and let’s chat about how we can help your team develop the skills and mindset to face the future with confidence – we’d love to connect with you.