The Elevator is Out of Order
I loved Seth Godin’s post this morning, it was the validation I have craved for quite some time. Ever since I started my own practice I have been asked “what is your elevator pitch?” to which I respond “I don’t really have one”. And despite all of the pressure I...
Leadership Self-Awareness
I have yet to meet a leader that can effectively solve problems or conflict by way of assertion. In fact, assertion as a means to resolution is highly toxic to your organizational culture. Assertion is like holding a beach ball under water, holding it steady is...
Video: What we do, and what we’re seeing
A few months ago, one of our clients, a French bank, BNP Paribas had me speak at a series of internal events. To promote these, they did a video of my talking about what I do and the presentation I was giving to their staff, "The TIDES of Change". It's a great summary...
Seven big questions and seven big problems business leaders need to address
Extensive research from TomorrowToday's Strategic Insights Unit is revealing what makes companies successful in the new world of work. Our latest study illustrates seven big problems, seven big questions and seven big answers to enable leaders to build agile...
Women need more than words (and binders) to succeed at work
For women to bridge the pay gap in the workplace and to find their way into boardrooms and senior leadership positions they're going to need men's assistance. This is not to patronise women, but simply a statement of the reality of who currently wields the power. What...
TEDx talk on the Future of Work: your help requested
Next Saturday, 27 October 2012, I will be speaking at a TEDx event in London: TEDxSquareMile, The Future of Work: Power to Make a Difference. Please would you help me with three things. Firstly, if you can attend or know of someone who would enjoy the day, please...
How My iPhone Can Help You?
I have the iPhone 4S and I recently installed the software upgrade iOS6. So this is some of what my phone can now do: Make phone calls Send SMS's (which I can choose to write or dictate with a microphone) Send whatsapp (which I can also choose to dictate rather than...
Why Apple introduced maps (before it was ready) and why it’s brilliant for us all
So, the iPhone 5 has been launched along with iOS 6, Apple's latest operating system for its mobile devices. As always a few users have had hiccups upgrading, and Apple has already released a further update or two to deal with reported issues. All as per usual,...
A Bountiful Summer of Business is Predicted
We’ve had the Summer of Sport and it was fantastic! Team GB excelled in the Olympics. Now, business leaders, prepare for the Summer of Business! We are facing a period of hyper-growth and hyper-change. A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits but are you and your...
Be mindful not to pigeonhole Millennials
Whether you are marketing to Millennials, teaching them, managing, mentoring or working for one, be mindful that you do not make assumptions about them. They are a very interesting generation, full of contradiction and unexpected (often pleasant) surprises. On one...
TomorrowToday TV: Vidcasts on future trends and disruptive change
In addition to our new Internet TV channel, powered by YourBusinessChannel, the TomorrowToday team continues to develop video-based resources. We're committed to bringing you strategic insights that stimulate thought and conversation. Here are some of our most recent...
11 Things Smart Leaders Know, Do and Live
Charlie Parker, a genius when it comes to the saxophone, once said, “Jazz comes from who you are, where you’ve been, what you’ve done. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out your horn.” Charlie was spot-on - at least when it comes to leadership… I wouldn’t know about...
Future-proof your Organisation: 4 things leaders need to know about tomorrow
“Change is the law of life.” So said John F Kennedy. He also said, “those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” The ability to change – or what can be referred to as ‘adaptive intelligence’ - is, I believe, the most important of all...
Future-proof your Organisation: 4 things leaders need to know about tomorrow
“Change is the law of life” - so said John F Kennedy and, “those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” The ability to change – or what can be referred to as ‘adaptive intelligence’ is I believe the most important of all leadership...
The Olympics as a Filtered Experience
Have you ever watched the Olympics on television outside your home country? The Olympics captivates every country on earth, especially the host nation where it is unexpectedly poignant, yet our experience of this global event is heavily filtered. Imagine a wall of TV...
Seeing Beneath the Surface: Innovation and Leadership
These days there is a lot said and written about the need to innovate. Companies are encouraged to innovate and the topic is now a natural part of most MBA’s and leadership education programmes - something that is slightly ironic as many of these programmes themselves...
What next for not-for-profits?
Not-for-Profits rely on trust. In an age when the reputation of the banking sector has been crushed and suspicion of corporates is high, customers are demanding ever-increasing transparency from organizations. Charities and social enterprises need to be above reproach...
The Future of the Olympics: who’s the best mutant? or human 2.0?
As the Olympics once again start their quadrennial celebrations of human achievement and athletic accomplishment, we look forward to a few weeks of extraordinary stories and celebrations. On the basis of past experience, it's likely that some competitors will be...
How To Think Like Generation Why
Why would you want to learn to think like a Millennial? Perhaps because you don't understand your children? Perhaps because you are a teacher and you have no idea to connect with them, discipline them, or inspire them to want to know more? Perhaps because you have...
Some useful resources and thought-leaders on the future world of work
At TomorrowToday we are constantly scanning the horizon for new trends and disruptive forces. Here are some of the books and websites that will assist you in becoming fit for the future: Management Innovation eXchange or MIX invites you to share stories of management...