Futurist Insights


Knitting Words

As the seasons change, you might be thinking about warmer clothes – maybe a new jersey.

If you were, would you choose hand‑knitted or machine‑made? While instinctively we might prefer something crafted by hand, a quick look in our wardrobes tells a different story.

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Elevate Your Thinking

Do you think AI can predict the winner of a horse race? Or a winning lottery combination?

The most important words in those questions are the first three: Do you think.

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Strategically Tactical

I imagine this isn’t the first time you’ve heard of planning a strategy day.

What about a tactical hour? It’s common to admire leaders for being strategic. While it’s rare to aspire to be known as a tactical leader.

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A Quick Slow Note

Which meeting would you rather be in:

“Okay everyone. We only have 60 minutes and we’ve got a lot to get through. I know everyone’s busy so let’s quickly get on with planning…”

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Adaptive Leadership

Adapting to changing conditions requires being comfortable with new ideas that do not make sense.

At first. To discover new ways forward we have to learn how to lean into the discomfort. Adapting our perspectives and associated decisions to shift with agility in uncertain environments.

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Scale Aspiration into Action

Having a significant impact depends on setting significant goals. Throughout history people who have achieved success in their endeavours set their sights on going beyond expectations.

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Progressive Thinking

Have you ever driven in rain so heavy you knew you really should not be driving? Remember how it felt. Barely able to see what was in front of you, every sense heightened, tensed for possible collision.

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Trend Forward

I recently had a one-hour meeting with AI. Using voice mode, we explored the future. I began by asking for the top workforce trends for the year ahead.

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