This is way too long for a blog, but what the heck...
“There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system”- Machiavelli (1469-1527)
One of the ...READ»
Research by Dr Vinesh Oommen, from the Queensland University of Technology, claims that the use of open plan offices is adversely affecting productivity. Moreover, open plan offices are linked to decreasing levels of privacy, ...READ»
Where and when do you do your best thinking? I put this question up on another blog recently and got an extraordinary response, so I thought I'd try it here too.READ»
Here's the last scenario. I will add a few more elements if people are interested. As I said at the start, this work is a collaboration between myself, Wayde Bull and Oliver Freeman.
Personal Fortress:
Personal Fortress is a world ...READ»
Moreism:
This is the familiar world of consumerism and self-indulgence where status remains a key – and unapologetic - driver. It is a world of celebrities and status brands that are envied and copied by followers worldwide. It is ...READ»
Smart Planet:
This is a world where people are fully aware of climate concerns and other worries but have a belief in science, human ingenuity and the power of free markets to sort everything out. It is a world of radical ...READ»
In these times of rampant uncertainty looking forwards has become something of a necessity. What will life be like in 2020 for a new generation experiencing the impact of such things as climate change, biotechnology and virtual ...READ»
I’ve just been reading some nifty new stuff by Tom Peters. One of the big trends that I keep telling people about - but to almost no effect - is ageing. Fortunately Tom gets it. Here are a handful of statistics from his book on ...READ»
Given that most of the mess we’re currently in was primarily caused by certain financial innovations, perhaps now is a good time to consider whether some innovations really are a good idea.
In my experience a great many ...READ»
