Yes – I’m making up a word, but making a serious point. It’s not a forecast about how our built environment will move entirely away from bricks’n’mortar. It’s simply stating we’ll have a bigger toolbox at our disposal. Driving the evolution is a synthesising mindset – drawing from a range of disciplines to enable new […]
We can never be future-proof, but we can be future-ready. As the world navigates its way past the pandemic, equip your teams with the foresight to gain new competitive advantage. I show you the trends that are shaping our lives in realistic and human terms; and how you can apply them to build your positive […]
In ‘The Big 21st Century Trends‘, we explore the big technologies and challenges facing our species. Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Future of Work and Climate Change. What should audiences be aware of and how can they live harmoniously and productively in a dramatically changing world? Together, we look at the foundational technology layers that are enabling […]
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be introducing my new series of keynote presentations. They focus on the areas I believe are most significant for the 21st Century. The series explores Future of Work, Big Trends, Machines Vs Humans, Post-Pandemic Life, Future of Leadership, and a brief mention of bespoke produced services too. If you’re […]
As some of us look forward to foreign travel again, debate exists over the mandated use of so-called ‘Vaccine Passports’. It’s worth remembering these are nothing new. Their roots go back to the 1930s. As air travel accelerated in the 1960s/70s, so did the requirements for travellers to carry an ICV ‘International Certificate of Vaccination.’ […]
Significant debate exists between those who advocate for remote VS on-premise working. Survey data shows younger generations especially are looking forward to returning to a physical workplace. Older generations fared better throughout the pandemic due to increased homeworking space/capacity. The truth is, there isn’t a uniform approach that caters to everyone. Hybrid working – part […]
As we plan for returning to workplaces, it’s critical to consider what these look like. Aside from cultural shifts in remote working, expect significant new legal precedent being formed as debates rage on new systems and processes. Are the days of the ‘Mega HQ’ waning in favour of shared, distributed workplaces? All this and more […]
In recent weeks, I’ve been updating my virtual Keynote presentations around the pandemic. As part of the process, I’ve been creating some *hopefully* fun little videos. As we cautiously resume a more socialised existence, it’s worth being mindful that other simultaneous future-shocks are imminent. They could include Artificial General Intelligence, Viral Mutation, Human Attributable Weather […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the world. Everyone is asking questions. How and when will restrictions be lifted? How will life be reshaped? New tracking technologies could make life manageable in the short term, but at what cost? The digital ethics questions they raise seem trivial in-the-moment but are a welcome gift to autocrats as […]
One word – Extraordinary. I’d no idea what to expect when joining Gabriele Romagnoli for his ‘How to Pitch XR‘ gathering in BigscreenVR last night. I didn’t attend for the content (which was excellent), but to discover how VR could be used for events and meetings. Reflections on what made the experience: The sound quality […]
