Transform 2020
Over the past few weeks, more than once I’ve been asked to share an update… like this. After all in such challenging times, surely a Futurist can offer much needed insight and guidance in the chaos of disruptive change…
The Future Is Behind You
Imagine you’re playing softball. You’re at the plate batting. The opposing team’s pitcher sends the ball your way – at the professional pitching pace of 100 km/h. And you're facing backwards…
Fast Change Happens Slowly
The year 2020. For many years it was the date used to describe the future. A time when we’d be travelling to the beach in our flying cars as the robots…
The Brilliant Spaces Between
Brilliance is found in the spaces between the predictable. At this time of year, as a Futurist I predict you already know two significant dates – your last day at work before the holiday break and your first day back. Have a brilliant time between… and then keep having brilliant spaces between in your future year ahead. Creating moments of new possibilities between the routinely predictable…
Beware of the Magpies
As a Futurist I’m often asked to disrupt the thinking of Execs and Boards as part of their strategic planning. However progress doesn’t require disrupting your thinking. Instead focus on…
Your Future Is All Around You
Have you ever driven in rain so heavy you knew you really shouldn’t be driving? Remember how it felt. Barely able to see what’s in front of you, every sense heightened, tensed for…
Let Your Attention Wander
Have you ever wondered why wonder and wander are almost the same word? I hadn’t until just now when I wrote that opening line. As I stared out the window, wondering…
Don’t Let the Furniture Win
Who’s more powerful – you or the furniture? Seems like a ridiculous question. However the answer is…
Collaboration Does Not Mean Teamwork
There’s no doubt that collaboration is a critical skill for the future of work. (Well that’s my view, what do you think?…) In a connected world, significant progress isn’t about the lone genius. From collaborative leadership to collaborative software, the modern workplace is being re-engineered…
Reprogram Your Brain's Algorithms
You are like a robot. Before I go further... let me also reassure you, that you are nothing like a robot. Both statements are true. As the ‘Genius of the AND’ from ‘Built to Last’ famously identified, great leaders have the ability to hold…
Best Practice vs New Practice
For many leaders “best practice” is the critical benchmark they aspire to. Focusing on implementing what’s commonly acknowledged as being the best approach. Problem is, in many cases that results in setting your sights too low…