Gen X and Gen Y lead the charge in the digital world
I just came across an excellent article of research that Forrester has done on the different generations approach and activities in the digital world. Unfortunately Foresters research is not available in the public domain but Sarah Perez, a writer for ReadWriteWeb one...
Fun time @ work
I'm a big fan of the economist's Schumpeter. In a world gone crazy Schumpeter often seems to be the lone voice of reason. The latest article is very funny and it should be because it's about having fun in the office. Fun Time is the new corporate office fad and...
The forever recession, by Seth Godin
I like Seth Godin. I like his style (see some videos of him in action - 1, 2 or 3), and I like how he does a daily thought bullet on his blog. Yesterday he made a really important point about how the world is changing fundamentally at the moment. I think he's...
The forever recession, by Seth Godin
I like Seth Godin. I like his style (see some videos of him in action - 1, 2 or 3), and I like how he does a daily thought bullet on his blog. Yesterday he made a really important point about how the world is changing fundamentally at the moment. I think he's...
The Liberal Democrats conference and UK public spending cuts
As the Liberal Democrat's conference unfolds in Liverpool, and Nick Clegg enjoys unprecedented media coverage as the UK's deputy prime minister, I must admit to a little bit of self-congratulation. On the day that Gordon Brown called the election (6 April 2010), I...
The Liberal Democrats conference and UK public spending cuts
As the Liberal Democrat's conference unfolds in Liverpool, and Nick Clegg enjoys unprecedented media coverage as the UK's deputy prime minister, I must admit to a little bit of self-congratulation. On the day that Gordon Brown called the election (6 April 2010), I...
Build a talented business – the genius of Nelson Mandela
This a a white paper and introduction chapter of the book that I'm writing, I'd value your views and comments greatly. The Assassin The sun rose quietly over Dawn Park, a suburb on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was Easter weekend so most people were...
Yes, it will cost more
I spend much of my time helping companies to create corporate cultures that will attract and retain talented young people. This involves looking at everything from terms and conditions of employment, remuneration policies and bonus schemes, to office layout, use of...
A marketing lagniappe – can little things make the biggest difference?
I just came across a really excellent website called Marketing Lagniappe i.e. purple goldfish, is any time a business goes above and beyond to provide a ‘little something extra’. It’s that unexpected surprise that’s thrown in for good measure. The blogger is...
A marketing lagniappe – can little things make the biggest difference?
I just came across a really excellent website called Marketing Lagniappe i.e. purple goldfish, is any time a business goes above and beyond to provide a ‘little something extra’. It’s that unexpected surprise that’s thrown in for good measure. The blogger is...
Boosting productivity in the new world of work
One of the defining features and challenges of the new world of work is the lack of engagement companies receive from their knowledge workers. This is a theme that we regularly speak and research about in order to identify ways in which leaders can boost productivity....
Successful CEO’s make customer intimacy their No 1 priority
As we crawl out of an energy sapping recession it is interesting to identify how leaders are responding to the new competitive and economic environment. IBM has completed a global study of over 1500 CEO and their excellent report "Capitalising on Complexity" makes a...
Business Continuity in Age of Constant Change
Conversations about knowledge continuity often relate to succession planning and the retirement of key older leaders. While these considerations are obviously important, they can mask the fact that, these days, business critical expertise and knowledge often reside...
Do conferences have to be so dreadfully dull?
Conferences seem to have taken a backward step during the economic downturn. Boring presenters, out-dated content, cheaper venues and food, and old-fashioned technology are all contributing to dreadful experiences for delegates. Dr Graeme Codrington spends a lot of...
Women and the New World of Work
I have read two articles recently, both in the Times (and thus you need to pay for them - but I attach the links at the bottom of this post anyway. The first is a piece about Generation Y Mothers (Sarah Harris, July 10).  There isn't much in the way of hard facts,...
The world of tomorrow, today
In this warp-speed world it is no longer enough to learn from experience - you have to learn from the future! We live in a world where constant change is both a cliche and an understatement. Change, change, change. You've heard enough consultants pushing this mantra...
Standing room only: the future of air travel?
A few weeks ago there was a lot of buzz about a photo that showed a new form of seating being tested for airlines (see below). It's called the Sky Rider, and is a "saddle" rather than a seat. It allows airlines to reduce legroom by seven inches, and could potentially...
Reflections on Grameen Bank
A friend of mine, Samantha Braithwaite, just returned to South Africa from an adventure in many parts of the world. The last stretch spending time with the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Her final update of her trip arrived this morning via e-mail. I asked her for...
TomorrowToday UK: why we blog
Some may wonder why we set up this blog, and the partner international blog. After all, in a knowledge/information economy, isn't it crazy to give away so much of your intellectual capital? Why would you put your internal discussions, creative thinking and the basis...
A revolution in how we read: Stephen Fry’s memoirs show the future of (some) books
Stephen Fry released his memoirs today, and he has done something remarkable with them. In addition to the book, "The Fry Chronicles" (buy it here at Amazon.co.uk), he has released a smart phone version called myFry (download the iPhone App here). I am a huge Stephen...