The smart move is not to ignore China

by Keith Coats | Aug 19, 2014 | Archive, Future Trends, Leadership

I have the privilege to do repeated work in China. Frequent and regular trips have grown a respect, awe and amazement at what I see and encounter. My ‘Chinese experience’ and continuous education has fueled a deeper curiosity and appreciation for the unfolding story...

Don’t trust Deutsche Bank…well when it comes to football at least!

by Keith Coats | Aug 11, 2014 | Archive, Future Trends, Leadership

Before the 2014 FIFA World Cup, analysts within Deutsche Bank developed a computer model to forecast the results.  The winners? Why, England of course. It should be pointed out that they were after all ‘foreign exchange analysts’ which might just be submitted as...

Recent media mentions

by Graeme Codrington | Jul 24, 2014 | Archive, Future Trends

Graeme Codrington has appeared in the media a few times in recent weeks. Here is a sampling of his contributions: Speaking on Gen Y at the British Hospitality Association annual convention, Graeme focused attention on the impact that a younger generation is having on...

I have seen the future – and it only costs $35

by Graeme Codrington | Jul 21, 2014 | Archive, Future Trends

A few weeks ago I was doing a workshop with a telecoms company. We were looking at some of their thoughts around global expansion, especially into developing markets and across Africa. Then they showed me something that is going to change the world. It’s...

The Mindfulness Circle

by Dawna MacLean | Jul 21, 2014 | Archive, Change, Future Trends, Leadership

Conceptually understanding the Cycle of Self is key to maximizing our potential.  It explains our “why”. Why we believe what we believe, why we think what we think, and why we do what we do.  We can leverage Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle to help illustrate the “why”,...

Solar Roadways – disruptive digitisation coming to a street near you?

by Graeme Codrington | Jul 14, 2014 | Future Trends

Standing on a train platform south west of London a few years ago, I felt the whoosh of another fast train rushing past. In the distance I could just see the large arms of a slow-turning wind turbine. I’m not an engineer, but in that moment two things came...