by Graeme Codrington | Mar 31, 2010 | Archive, Future Trends
In a report released in February 2010 by Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) (download the PDF here – 2.8Mb), the needs of a younger generation of banking customers was investigated. It makes for interesting reading. Some of the highlights include the...
by Dean van Leeuwen | Mar 30, 2010 | Archive, Future Trends
This a great question posed in this months HBR. In the article Dan Ariely wonders why so few companies experiment. He comes up with two reasons: Firstly, experimentation requires short term losses for long term gains and secondly, managers are more comfortable paying...
by Graeme Codrington | Mar 26, 2010 | Archive, Future Trends, Organisational Development
Over the years, I have done some work with YPO – the Young Presidents Organisation. They are an invitation only network and peer mentoring organisation for successful entrepreneurs with the goal of personal and business improvement – for themselves and...
by Dean van Leeuwen | Mar 26, 2010 | Future Trends
We’ve started a new discussion group on Linkedin with the aim of facilitating ideas, experiences, dreams and aspirations on the future of work. The Future of Work Group aims to encourage discussions on the new world of work. The Great Recession is not just an...
by Graeme Codrington | Mar 25, 2010 | Archive, Future Trends
There has been a lot made of microlending in the past few years – most notably in the awarding of a Nobel Peace Prize to Grameen Bank founder Mohammed Younis for his work in Bangladesh. Now, throughout the developing world, there is a rush to bring other...
by Graeme Codrington | Mar 25, 2010 | Archive, Future Trends
One of the major issues we are all facing is the looming energy crisis. Dwindling oil supplies, pollution from dirty energy sources (such as oil and coal) and growing fears around global warming are all combining to create a fairly bleak future. The solutions are...
