What businesses can learn from the fascinating natural world
Ecosystems have evolved over thousands of years into very efficient and effective systems and network structures. Contrary to popular belief it is not survival of the fittest but rather very complex and collaborative relationships that ensure the growth and survival...
A revolution on its way: near field communication
One of the technology advances that is going to slowly but surely revolutionise the way our world works is near field communication (NFC, see wikipedia for more details). NFC is contactless technology that requires a reader and a device to be less than 10cm away from...
The Simple Complexity of Hiring Grandpa
Many, including TomorrowToday, have been saying for years that the aging population in Europe (and elsewhere), poses the the biggest economic challenge of the future. A recent Economist (April 9-15th) made this theme their cover story and for Boomers and Gen Y alike,...
Parents know that the net generation is coming soon to an office near you
Earlier this year, one of my clients shared a personal story with me. It relates to both parents and employers of the future, and is a great story for this holiday weekend. Arthur Goldberg is one of the founders of Correlation Risk Partners in London - a very...
Those Helicopter ‘Pilots’ At OR Tambo Are Masterful
Every time I come through OR Tambo, having checked in and whilst making my way to the security check-in, I stop and watch those guys selling toy helicopters. They're masterful. The toy is simple. It goes up and it goes down, as all helicopters do. What these 'pilots'...
Those Helicopter 'Pilots' At OR Tambo Are Masterful
Every time I come through OR Tambo, having checked in and whilst making my way to the security check-in, I stop and watch those guys selling toy helicopters. They're masterful. The toy is simple. It goes up and it goes down, as all helicopters do. What these 'pilots'...
All little girls grow up dreaming they will marry their prince
One little girl got to grow up and marry her prince who is also a real Prince. That little girls name is Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. I think Prince William and Kate's (as she is affectionately known by the global media) nuptials are indicative of a wonderfully...
Why the world wants (sub Saharan) Africa's oil
In his 2007 book, Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil (buy from Amazon.co.uk or Kalahari.net), John Ghazvinian suggested that there were at least six reasons why Africa's oil is really "good" oil. Of course, any oil is good oil these days, but Africa's oil...
Why the world wants (sub Saharan) Africa’s oil
In his 2007 book, Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil (buy from Amazon.co.uk or Kalahari.net), John Ghazvinian suggested that there were at least six reasons why Africa's oil is really "good" oil. Of course, any oil is good oil these days, but Africa's oil...
Why the world wants (sub Saharan) Africa’s oil
In his 2007 book, Untapped: The Scramble for Africa's Oil (buy from Amazon.co.uk or Kalahari.net), John Ghazvinian suggested that there were at least six reasons why Africa's oil is really "good" oil. Of course, any oil is good oil these days, but Africa's oil...
The connection economy made real by connected consumers
For nearly a decade the TomorrowToday team has been predicting the emergence of a "connection economy". An economic era driven by the interconnectedness of entities (as opposed to being powered by the entities themselves). The most obvious realisation of this vision...
Seth Godin on what’s changing now – and the opportunity it presents
Seth Godin's blog today provides a great insight into what it will take to be successful in the new world of work. It's well worth reading. And then writing a note to yourself... where do you want to to be? Who do you want to be? The opportunity is here Source: Seth...
Books every leader should read
In the TomorrowToday UK team's ezine newsletter last Friday, we gave an excellent list of books that leaders should be reading. Have you read any of these? If so, what did you think of them? What else would you add to this list? The following books have been...
Books every leader should read
In the TomorrowToday UK team's ezine newsletter last Friday, we gave an excellent list of books that leaders should be reading. Have you read any of these? If so, what did you think of them? What else would you add to this list? The following books have been...
Why a little discrimination might be useful
On the BBC news this morning there was a short report about concerns that the UK tax agency (Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs) has sent threatening letters to elderly people demanding that they pay their overdue taxes. The letters say that the HMRC has the power to...
What's happened to customer service and what is a good customer experience
Last Friday I became the proud owner of a Hyundai ix35, which was very exciting; and I am absolutely LOVING the car. I therefore cannot fault Hyundai on their product and I want to make it abundantly clear that my unfortunate journey has nothing to do with their...
What’s happened to customer service and what is a good customer experience
Last Friday I became the proud owner of a Hyundai ix35, which was very exciting; and I am absolutely LOVING the car. I therefore cannot fault Hyundai on their product and I want to make it abundantly clear that my unfortunate journey has nothing to do with their...
TIDES of Change – The five disruptive forces changing every business today
The world is entering a very exciting period in history with predictions of unprecedented economic growth. Here are some headline predictions of the brave new world we are hurtling towards The global population growth, is decelerating, however, it will still peak at...
You can’t buy social media hype, and you can’t have it now either
I read Seth Godin's blog religiously. His short and insightful take on the world is a tonic in my day. Every now and again he hits the nail so firmly on the head that I come back to his insight again and again and marvel at how elegantly he has captured a really...
What's wrong (and right) with "best company to work for" lists
I have never been a big fan of "best company to work for" lists. They exist in many countries, and are normally sponsored by a high profile entity (Fortune magazine in the US, The Sunday Times in the UK and Deloitte in South Africa, for example). Companies normally...