New ways of working – the revolution is still rumbling along
It was the early 1990s, and a new generation had started entering the world of work at just the time that personal computers were creating opportunities for significant change to the way the workplace functioned. Within just a few years, fax machines were released...
Video: Disruptive changes in the travel industry
In October 2012, I spoke at the ACTE (Association of Corporate Travel Executives) Annual European Convention in Rome. The topic of my 45 minute keynote presentation was "Leading in a Changing World", and I outlined three key reasons the world is changing, and three...
Video: Disruptive changes in the travel industry
In October 2012, I spoke at the ACTE (Association of Corporate Travel Executives) Annual European Convention in Rome. The topic of my 45 minute keynote presentation was "Leading in a Changing World", and I outlined three key reasons the world is changing, and three...
In Conference: Thoughts on the future (and how to become a futurist)
Late last year, I was interviewed by Michael Jackson ("the other MJ") for his radio show on Mix FM in Johannesburg. It has a half hour interview on future trends that included some reflections on the future of Africa (it's golden), how to be a futurist (hard work),...
In Conference: Thoughts on the future (and how to become a futurist)
Late last year, I was interviewed by Michael Jackson ("the other MJ") for his radio show on Mix FM in Johannesburg. It has a half hour interview on future trends that included some reflections on the future of Africa (it's golden), how to be a futurist (hard work),...
Still the very best thing we could do: End extreme poverty in a generation
For the last few years, I have been involved with The Global Poverty Project, a charity with the goal of seeing the end to extreme poverty within a generation. They support the work of other charities, of advocacy groups and of corporations who are working together to...
Still the very best thing we could do: End extreme poverty in a generation
For the last few years, I have been involved with The Global Poverty Project, a charity with the goal of seeing the end to extreme poverty within a generation. They support the work of other charities, of advocacy groups and of corporations who are working together to...
Shale Gas – the greatest disruptive technology facing the world of work
“The shale-gas revolution in America has been as sudden and startling as a supertanker performing a handbrake turn… the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the United States will become the world’s largest oil producer by 2020, outstripping Saudi Arabia...
Video: Five forces shaping the future of business
This is my book project for 2013: The TIDES of Change. This is a look at the five most important forces that are causing disruptive change in the world right now; and, of course, how we should respond as individuals, leaders, organisations and industries. I have been...
Video: Five forces shaping the future of business
This is my book project for 2013: The TIDES of Change. This is a look at the five most important forces that are causing disruptive change in the world right now; and, of course, how we should respond as individuals, leaders, organisations and industries. I have been...
Nine 2012 stories that will change the world in 2013
Yesterday, the Common Dreams blog ran an excellent piece by Sarah van Gelder on nine key trends that started last year and will continue to impact the world this year. Most of these are disruptive forces, and chime well with the work we do with our strategic insights...
If America was really serious about the economy, it would end the 'war on terror'
I'll be upfront: I hate war. These simple three words were etched in my mind forever as I stood in front of Gallery Room 3 at the open air memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC (see picture). In 1936, FDR said: "I have seen war. I have see war on land...
If America was really serious about the economy, it would end the ‘war on terror’
I'll be upfront: I hate war. These simple three words were etched in my mind forever as I stood in front of Gallery Room 3 at the open air memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC (see picture). In 1936, FDR said: "I have seen war. I have see war on land...
If America was really serious about the economy, it would end the ‘war on terror’
I'll be upfront: I hate war. These simple three words were etched in my mind forever as I stood in front of Gallery Room 3 at the open air memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC (see picture). In 1936, FDR said: "I have seen war. I have see war on land...
Keys to creativity and successful organisational leadership in 2013
These are probably the two issues that will most affect your company's value in the year ahead: creativity and leadership. You need to find where your company can grow, can improve and can enhance its value. And you need to be able to move the organisation - all its...
Keys to creativity and successful organisational leadership in 2013
These are probably the two issues that will most affect your company's value in the year ahead: creativity and leadership. You need to find where your company can grow, can improve and can enhance its value. And you need to be able to move the organisation - all its...
27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012
What a wonderful way to end 2012: looking back at this marvellous year in technology. We really are living at the very beginning of a remarkable technological golden age. In the next few years, we are going to be astounded at some of the technologies that will emerge...
27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012
What a wonderful way to end 2012: looking back at this marvellous year in technology. We really are living at the very beginning of a remarkable technological golden age. In the next few years, we are going to be astounded at some of the technologies that will emerge...
Is It Really The End Of The World As We Know It?
The end of 2012! How did it get here so fast? Has this not been the busiest year in the history of busy years? I feel like it was only yesterday that I was reflecting on 2011 and here I am just minutes later doing the same for 2012. 2012, the year the world is...
Trends to watch in 2013
It's that time of year when we take stock of what has happened in the year that has flashed by, and look ahead to the year that's rushing towards us. What will it be like? Our team has some ideas based on our work looking at disruptive change and trends. The...