Maps of the Future: 10 skills you’ll need to thrive in 2020 and the technologies shaping the world [Infographics]
I received a two notifications from our network this past week of really good infographics on the future of work (PS, we rely on our network to send us this sort of information, so please don't be shy when you find something you think we'll like - send it!). The first...
Every person should read: Capitalism the Apple Way vs. Capitalism the Google Way
Whichever company’s vision wins out will shape the future of the economy Precursor to what is an absolutely essential read for the future The dilemma for the C-Suite at the helm as they look towards a rapidly changing future is this: Seek out promising new space to...
Tuesday Tip: 6 Ways to Future Proof yourself from Robotic Replacement
Studies by Oxford University suggest robotics and automation will replace 47% of knowledge worker jobs over the next two decades. So if you are not planning on retiring in the next ten to twenty years, and let’s face it with average lifespan on the up and pension pots...
Tuesday Tip: You will not retire like your parents and grandparents. Are you ready for change?
This post first appeared on the Refirement Network's website. Be sure to visit the Refirement Network for more great articles. Lynda Smith is a partner of TomorrowToday - please feel free to contact us if you wish to book her for an upcoming event. The world is a...
Six Values to Future Proof yourself From Robotic Replacement
Studies by Oxford University suggest robotics and automation will replace 47% of knowledge worker jobs over the next two decades. So if you are not planning on retiring in the next ten to twenty years, and let’s face it with average lifespan on the up and pension pots...
Geek out or freak out: the largest US voter data leak of all time exposed
This past week, it has come to light that the data analytics used by the Republican Party during last year's Presidential campaign, were improperly stored in a cloud service, and the data has been exposed for an unknown period of time. Simply put, the personal details...
Hiring soon: The top six Executive jobs of the near future
Anne Watson, writing in the UK's Management Today newspaper, suggested yesterday that five new executive functions will soon find their way onto the Boards and Executive teams of large organisations. I agree and would add a sixth. CHIEF AUTOMATION OFFICER (CAO) At...
We live in a remarkable century, but there is a problem
This century should be rather remarkable. We have the potential to end disease and poverty. We might decode ageing and live forever-young. Through the ever-growing power of genetic technology and bioengineering we could revive extinct species like the woolly mammoth....
Future Trends shaping manufacturing
Singularity University’s Exponential Manufacturing Summit was held in Boston last month. It profiled some amazing technologies that are poised to revolutionise the way we make things. The Singularity Hub blog summarised their top five technology breakthroughs from the...
What’s in the Future of Work Academy in June
Our June content for the Future of Work Academy is now live on the Academy's website. Here's a 6-minute overview from Graeme on what you can expect for the month. We have also reduced the monthly investment to the academy to be more in line with purchasing a business...
Tuesday Tip: What are Millennials looking for in their ideal work environment?
We hear about slides and fireman poles at Google, free food at LinkedIn, daycare facilities, and many other things that sound like they come from a Disneyland theme park not a focussed productive office environment. But, what do Millennials say they would like in...
10 Principles for Leading the Next Industrial Revolution
S+B is one of our favourite resources at TomorrowToday. This is one of their best pieces in recent months, nicely summarised in a great graphic: The article that explains each of these ten points is pure gold. Read it here. Each one of these ten aspects of business...
Cybercrime is real – Don’t be a victim…. a few practical considerations
The recent WannaCry ransomware attacks have pushed cybersecurity to the forefront of people’s and organisation’s awareness and concerns, again. For many of us who weren’t affected it sounds like an inconvenience, but also like one of those things that impact other...
A Conversation – Ongoing Learning
A conversation on how to sustain learning… So tell me why you think learning is so important, I mean it is not like I don’t have enough to do right now? I’m part of this TomorrowToday Future of Work Academy and to be honest, there’s a lot of resources in there…how do...
Tuesday Tip: 6 Areas for Maintaining Career Relevance in an age of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
It has been said that over the next decade up to one third of today’s jobs will be handed over to robotics, AI, and other digital developments. There are many reasons for these changes but predominantly they will be based on higher levels of efficiency and more...
Tuesday Tip: How to get more out of your conferences
One of the biggest problems with taking your team or whole organisation away for a few days of conferencing is making sure you get a proper return on investment. Conferences can cost a lot, and that’s without calculating the cost of taking everyone away from their...
Free webinar: Protect your career from robots and algorithms
From doctors to news reporters, secretaries to drone pilots, jobs are evolving faster than ever before. Thousands of new professions are listed in LinkedIn every day, and every business magazine you read seems to have at least one article warning us that our jobs are...
Iceland to generate electricity from volcanoes
At TomorrowToday, our team has been tracking many of the world's great energy projects for some time now. These include: ITER (the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) - due to come online in 2027, this is quite simply a star. Nuclear fusion produces more...
The Future is Now…and it is called Sarah!
Sitting on an early morning flight recently I overheard a fascinating conversation between the two gentlemen sitting next to me. As we descending into a misty and overcast Brussels, having left an equally misty and overcast London, my fellow passengers, who were...
The remarkable leading edge of medicine
One of the most exciting professions to be in right now is medicine. There are so many remarkable advances taking place it is breathtaking, and almost impossible to keep up. If you happen to be in London this coming weekend (6 May 2017), you could hear six experts in...